When does Cuba calling take place in Düsseldorf?

The concert takes place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM.

Where is the concert taking place?

Cuba calling will be held at Maxhaus at Schulstraße 11, 40213 Düsseldorf.

Who is on stage for Cuba calling?

The ensemble includes Gero Körner, Benedikt Hesse, Volker Deglmann, and Claudia Ramos Barreto.

What music can the audience expect?

The program combines Afro-Cuban grooves with Hammond organ, jazz, funk, bolero, trumpet, and Cuban singing.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available in advance from 22 euros. Additionally, there are box office prices and discounts.

Is Cuba calling part of the IDO Festival?

Yes, the concert is part of the 21st International Düsseldorf Organ Festival.

Cuba calling in Düsseldorf: When Havana Meets New Orleans

Name: 21. IDO-Festival: Cuba calling - Gero Körner Trio feat. Claudia Ramos Barreto
Start: 2026-10-20T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-20T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Maxhaus

Cuba calling: Afro-Cuban Sound Magic at the 21st IDO Festival

When the warm breeze of Havana meets the vibrant nightlife of New Orleans, the Maxhaus in Düsseldorf transforms on October 20, 2026, into a musical meeting point between the Caribbean, jazz, and the American South. The Gero Körner Trio feat. Claudia Ramos Barreto brings an exclusively developed program to the stage at the 21st IDO Festival.

Hammond Organ, Trumpet, and Cuban Voice

At the center is Gero Körner on the Hammond organ. Together with drummer Benedikt Hesse, trumpeter Volker Deglmann, and the Cuban singer Claudia Ramos Barreto, a colorful interplay of Afro-Cuban grooves, bolero, jazz, and funk emerges. The distinctive Hammond organ meets driving rhythms, warm trumpet sounds, and an expressive voice.

From Havana to New Orleans

The concert builds a musical bridge between two formative sound worlds. Caribbean energy, improvised jazz, and the pulsating sound of the American South combine for a nocturnal journey full of dynamism. Classics like Dos Gardenias encounter a modern festival dramaturgy, where intimacy and ecstasy stand side by side.

Jazz as a Living Sound Art

The IDO Festival showcases the organ as a versatile instrument beyond classical concert boundaries. In dialogue with drums, trumpet, and vocals, an evening unfolds that combines technical precision with spontaneous improvisation. The compact club atmosphere of the Maxhaus fosters immediate closeness between stage and audience.

An Evening for Jazz Fans and Curious Explorers

Afro-Cuban music, Latin jazz, funk, and Hammond sound meet a festival community looking for exceptional concert moments. The program is suitable for experienced jazz fans as well as for those who wish to experience the sound cosmos of the IDO Festival in an emotional and rhythmic facet.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect an intense concert evening with a blazing Hammond organ, driving drums, golden trumpet tones, and Cuban vocal artistry. Anyone wanting to experience jazz, world music, and vibrant festival atmosphere up close should not miss Cuba calling at the Maxhaus.