HfK Jazzclub: Weslike
In just a few years, from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s, jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery completely redefined the role of the guitar in jazz. Inspired by the playing style of saxophonists and pianists, he developed a melodious solo concept that continues to influence the style today. Bremerhaven guitarist Jörg Seidel, one of the
busiest representatives of swing jazz in the German-speaking world, has also been influenced by Montgomery's playing and has put together a high-calibre trio for a small tour to commemorate the outstanding guitarist of the 1960s.
In a classic organ trio line-up, Seidel plays Montgomery's compositions as well as standards that were part of his repertoire. Oliver Poppe, one of Germany's most important jazz pianists, plays the organ. Drummer Manuel Weyand travels from Seoul in South Korea. He is one of the most important musicians on the Korean mainstream jazz scene and is a skilled and virtuoso exponent of the bebop style. Jörg Seidel, who counts Tal Farlow and Django Reinhardt among his role models alongside Montgomery, has developed his own unique melodic style. Singable lines and harmonies reminiscent of Montgomery characterise his playing, which has accompanied Greetje Kauffeld, Bill Ramsey, Harry Allen, Doug Raney and Ron Williams, among others.
Jörg Seidel (guitar)
Oli Poppe (organ)
Manuel Wyand (drums)
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The "hfk jazzclub" is the venue for contemporary jazz in Bremen. Concerts and sessions with musicians from the university and local and national musicians take place every Tuesday of the semester at 9 pm in the basement vault of the University of Music. Passionate jamming takes place here, or student tryout programmes are presented. Semester projects by the Rehearsal Band and themed concert programmes are also on offer. In short: a think tank for jazz and a meeting place for Bremen's jazz scene.
Please note: Starting in the summer semester, the start time for the HfK-Jazzclub will change from 9 p.m. to 8 p.m.! The first date is 8 April 2026.
Admission
Normal: 5 Euro
HfK students: 2 euros
Tickets are available at the box office from 8 pm
Important information
The HfK is barrier-free to a limited extent at the Dechanatstraße location.
The entire building is fully accessible via two lifts, in the west wing and in the middle wing, from the basement to the 2nd floor. Due to a height offset on the ground floor, the toilet for people with limited mobility can only be reached barrier-free from the entrance via the basement and the 1st floor.
Public disabled parking spaces are designated on the street immediately adjacent to the courtyard entrance. In addition, a disabled parking space can be allocated on the premises by the caretakers and the security service. The colleagues can be reached by telephone at +49 421 9595-1400.
