Many know the first tenor saxophonist of the hr BigBand as a modern and elegant improviser who shies away from no seventh and no sixteenth-note phrase that's too far. Few know that he can do things quite differently!

Steffen Weber's Groove Experience presents well-known soul-jazz classics - with both feet on the ground and an absolute good-mood guarantee. When Steffen Weber counts in his favorite pieces, surely no foot will stay still!

Steffen Weber, saxophone

Composer and leader of various own projects. Two-time recipient of the "Prize of German Record Critics." 2009 scholarship recipient of the Kunststiftung Baden-Württemberg. Member of the HR Big Band since 2012.

Bastian Ruppert, guitar

Composer and guitarist in his own trio formation, sought-after sideman in various jazz and pop bands. Frankfurt Jazz Prize 2014 with the group ELECTROLYTE.

Hans Glawischnig, double bass

Performed with Chick Corea, Paquito d´Rivera and Ravi Coltrane, among others. He is a permanent member of the highly respected quartet of Miguel Zenon. Member of the HR Big Band since 2019.

Holger Nesweda, drums

Directs the concert series "New Jazzvoices" for the Enjoy Jazz Festival, works in various other jazz projects and is a lecturer for jazz drums at the Mannheim University of Music