JAZZCONCERT
Photo: Saxyarpa
Saxyarpa
Saturday, 27 June 2026, 7 pm
Saxyarpa – Harp, saxophone and cajon jazz concert on the Elbe Terrace at the Künstlerhaus.
Alberto Sanchez – harp
Johannes Köppen – saxophone
Manuel Beutke – cajón
Admission: €20 / €15. Reserve tickets at: anmeldung@kuenstlerhaus-lauenburg.de
Listen: www.saxyarpa.de
Alberto Sanchez from Paraguay is an exceptional talent on the harp and one of the best harpists in the world! Alberto Sanchez is a winner of the Folklore Oscar, a member of the band ‘Anna R.’ led by the recently deceased Rosenstolz singer, and recorded the harp tracks for Peter Maffay’s album *Tabaluga* in the studio.
Johannes Köppen studied the flute and composition and played saxophone in jazz bands whilst still a student. He has performed in numerous concerts with Ken Norris and Bridget Fogle, is a member of Lotto-King-Karl’s band and has shared the stage with Roger Chapman.
Manuel Beutke plays percussion and joined the band at the start of 2020. As a drummer, Manuel is at home in punk; as a percussionist, he is in high demand with flamenco bands. Saxyarpa benefits from Manuel’s dynamic and versatile playing.
When these three musicians come together, magic happens: from the apparent contrasts of soul, pop, folk, flamenco and jazz, a unique, unmistakable sound emerges. Whether Saxyarpa are playing their own songs or interpreting other people’s compositions, with their shared passion and love they create something entirely new: music full of beauty and life – music you may know, but have never heard like this before.
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