Göteborgs Konserthus Jakob Manz Groove Connection

Event has already taken place. Star musician Jakob Manz is continuously surprising. The German saxophone player and bandleader offers a surprising mix accompanied by a band of international stars.

Concert length: 2 h incl. intermission Scene: Stenhammarsalen
370-450 SEK Student 185-225 SEK Young up to 29 185-225 SEK

Event has already taken place

A mix of his own funky jazz and groove-based versions of Adele, Billie Eilish, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie… Accompanied by a band of international stars, German saxophone player and bandleader Jakob Manz offers a continuously surprising musical mix.

He is joined onstage by hand-selected musicians, including two leading names in Sweden: trombone player Karin Hammar and legendary drummer Per Lindvall, who has played with everyone from Abba and A-ha to Stevie Wonder.

Together, they have one foot anywhere at all – while the other is firmly planted in jazz, soul and blues. When everyone understands just what the music needs, this endlessly swinging sound could go in any direction.

At the helm is Jakob Manz, one of the most promising young saxophone players in Germany and Europe, known for his impressive technique and melodic, David Sanborn-inspired sound.

Programme

Richie, Rios, Frenchik Jr Danicing On The Ceiling 5 min

Trad. Wade In The Water 6 min

Manz Neon Yellow 6 min

Adele Adkins, Greg Kurstin Easy On Me 6 min

Intermission 25 min

Di Giola Little Lucy 6 min

Doldinger Soul Tiger 6 min

Kelly I Look To You 4 min

Di Giola Teacher Bleacher 8 min

O'Connell When The Party Is Over 4 min

Landgren Simple Life 7 min

Manz Groove Connection 7 min

Monday 1 December 2025: The event ends at approx. 21.00

Participants

Jakob Manz Groove Connection

Jakob Manz altsaxofon, flöjt

Karin Hammar trombone

Bruno Müller guitar

Bene Aperdannier keyboards

Lars "Larry" Danielsson bass

Per Lindvall drums

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