Vielen Dank an die Organisatoren: Förderverein Kasseler Jazzmusik e.V., Kulturzentrum Schlachthof, mit wunderbarem Ton und stilvoller Bühnengestaltung von Lukas Prelle, und einem ebenso wunderbaren, wertschätzenenden Artikel in der HNA von Johanna Gross mit Foto von Andreas Fischer
BeJazzed
Im Kulturzentrum, Schlachthof Donnerstag, 15. Oktober 20:00 Uhr
Stephanie Willeke (Gesang) und Hannes Hirth (Piano) sind BeJazzed, ein Duo, das bestens eingespielt ist: mal piano, mal fortissimo, und immer beswingt!
Das aktuelle Duo Programm beinhaltet selbst arrangierte Jazzstandards, Billy Joel und Elton John Songs / JazzPop, und immer wieder Ausflüge in die Filmmusik unterschiedlichster Zeiten.
Durch die Reduziertheit auf Piano und Gesang, entwickelt sich insbesondere live ein ganz besonderer Charme.
Stephanie Willeke und Hannes Hirth präsentieren eine enthusiastische und abwechslungsreiche, musikalische Zeitreise von den 20ern über die 70/80er Jahre bis heute.
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PART 2 The duo, "Bejazzed," enters the room, hurries to the small stage, and takes seats facing one another. Stephanie Willeke explains that they intend to perform music spanning the 1920s to the 1970s, and immediately launches into Duke Ellington’s "In a Mellow Tone." Hannes Hirth—recipient of this year’s Kassel Art Prize—plays with such infectious enthusiasm and genuine affection that it is truly captivating. Willeke’s deep, warm voice is perfectly suited to the chosen repertoire; soft, gentle, and enveloping, it evokes a comforting jazz ambiance as the duo interprets "Under a Blanket of Blue"—a wonderful song to drift away to. Throughout the evening, Willeke introduces each piece, sharing background details on the songs' origins, various interpretations, and the occasional anecdote. Billy Joel and Elton John—two of the performers' personal favorites—hold a special place in the program; a rendition of "Summer, Highland Falls" stands out as one of the evening’s highlights. One can sense the music pulsing through the duo’s veins: Hirth sways back and forth on his piano stool, while Stephanie Willeke taps her feet in a dreamy rhythm. Their shared love for Billy Joel shines through in their performance, as the notes flow into one another, weaving a rich, soft, and comforting tapestry of sound. This duo has clearly found a perfect match—delighting their audience with journeys into the realm of dreams. And their efforts are well rewarded: the evening concludes only after three encores. The audience applauds warmly. A captivating journey through the musical history of the last century. JOHANNA GROSS Caption United by their love for Billy Joel: Hannes Hirth (piano) and Stephanie Willeke (vocals). Photo: Andreas Fischer
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PART 1 Dreamy, Pop-Infused Realms Stephanie Willeke and Hannes Hirth perform a "living room" concert at the Schlachthof Kassel – With the atmosphere of a cozy living room, the bar at the Schlachthof welcomes guests to a concert initiated by the *Förderverein Kasseler Jazzmusik* (Kassel Jazz Music Support Association). In the dimly lit space, attendees settle into sofas and armchairs from a bygone era, all arranged around a grand piano—an instrument waiting in the soft, red-hued light to begin its delicate work.
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