Markus Stockhausen live in Düsseldorf: Jazz meets benefit in the Bachsaal
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Sounds of Jazz: Markus Stockhausen brings musical breadth to Düsseldorf
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Bachsaal of Johanneskirche will become a meeting point for jazz, improvisation, and lived solidarity. At the benefit concert Sounds of Jazz, Markus Stockhausen meets Wolf Doldinger & Best Friends. The proceeds will benefit the Johanneskirche, while the participating musicians waive their fees.
Bright trumpet tone meets the language of jazz
Markus Stockhausen is one of the most versatile trumpeters and composers of our time. His bright, clear tone combines classical precision with the freedom of jazz. Trumpet and flugelhorn become instruments for the finest sound colors, spontaneous dialogues, and wide musical arcs.
Stockhausen studied piano and trumpet at the Hochschule für Musik Köln and worked with influential figures in jazz, classical, and contemporary music. More than 90 CD releases document his work. Awards such as the WDR Jazz Prize for best improviser, the ECHO Jazz, and the German Jazz Prize underline his significance as an extraordinary brass player and musical boundary breaker.
Wolf Doldinger & Best Friends: experienced ensemble with an open sound
With Wolf Doldinger & Best Friends, Stockhausen has a well-rehearsed ensemble by his side. Wolf Doldinger plays alto saxophone and baritone saxophone, Hardy Döhrn plays trombone and didgeridoo, Michael Weiss is on piano, Wolfgang Engelbertz on bass, and Rolf Drese on drums.
The lineup creates space for dynamic changes: warm brass sections, buoyant rhythmic work, distinctive piano lines, and improvised passages blend together. In the acoustics of the Bachsaal, an immediate live atmosphere is created in which every musical twist becomes part of the unique concert experience.
Benefit concert with special significance
The concert is dedicated to the revitalization of Johanneskirche. After two sold-out benefit concerts with Helge Schneider, Sounds of Jazz continues the series with another special guest. The artists waive their fees, so the entrance fee directly supports the Johanneskirche.
Markus Stockhausen's musical vision is characterized by openness, respect, and the idea of peaceful coexistence. His intuitive playing style combines technical mastery with emotional depth, making the evening equally interesting for jazz fans as for visitors looking to discover improvised music anew.
Conclusion: Experience jazz live and support a good cause
Sounds of Jazz with Markus Stockhausen, Wolf Doldinger & Best Friends promises a focused, sonorous concert evening between jazz tradition, spontaneous improvisation, and extraordinary instrumental art. Anyone wishing to experience the special audience atmosphere of a benefit concert while supporting Johanneskirche should mark October 17, 2026, on their calendar.
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