When does GEjazzt OPEN take place?

The concert takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

The venue is the cultural space die flora at Florastraße 26, 45879 Gelsenkirchen.

How much does entry cost?

The regular entry costs 15 Euros, the reduced entry 10 Euros.

Who will be on stage at GEjazzt OPEN?

Martin Furmann invites top musicians from North Rhine-Westphalia to a spontaneous jazz concert as an E-bassist.

Is the venue accessible?

The entrance area and elevators are accessible for wheelchair users. Accessible parking spaces and restrooms are available.

When does the box office open?

The box office at the cultural space die flora usually opens 30 minutes before the event starts.

GEjazzt OPEN live in Gelsenkirchen

Name: GEjazzt OPEN at the cultural space "die flora"
Start: 2026-10-17T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-17T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Kulturraum „die flora“

Jazz, Groove, and Spontaneous Energy in the flora

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the cultural space "die flora" in Gelsenkirchen will transform into a meeting point for open jazz aesthetics, rhythmic tension, and musical encounters. At GEjazzt OPEN, E-bass player Martin Furmann invites musicians from North Rhine-Westphalia to a concert driven by improvisation, creativity, and intense collaboration.

When the Bass Sets the Evening in Motion

Martin Furmann serves as the rhythmic center of the evening on E-bass. His musical journey began early on piano before he discovered the electric bass at the age of 15. After studying at the Conservatory of Arnhem and the Folkwang University of Arts in Essen, he developed into a versatile jazz bassist with experience in jazz, funk, soul, reggae, Latin, world, electronica, and classical music.

Improvisation as Direct Stage Communication

GEjazzt OPEN represents an evening of concerts where musical ideas arise immediately. The top musicians from NRW interact with one another, shift accents, and shape a vibrant sound from bass lines, melodies, and rhythmic impulses. This open dramaturgy is what makes a jazz session so captivating: synchronization happens in the moment, direction shifts between looks, gestures, and musical intuition.

Groove, Sound, and Concentrated Live Atmosphere

In the intimate atmosphere of the flora, precise stage performance meets spontaneous energy. The concert space offers ideal conditions for a sound where the movements of the bass, the dynamics of the ensemble, and the fine changes in orchestration become immediately perceivable. The audience does not expect a rigid program but rather a concert experience with open soundscapes, driving grooves, and surprising twists.

A Musician with a Broad Stylistic Horizon

Martin Furmann has worked with David Friedman, Walfredo Reyes Jr., Bobby Shew, Felicia Weathers, Werner Neumann, Thomas Alkier, Ulli Beckerhoff, Rosani Reis, Xaver Fischer, and Gilda Razani, among others. His diverse musical practice also shapes the GEjazzt format: jazz serves as the starting point, but funk, soul, Latin, and other influences can flow into the musical dialogue at any time.

Conclusion: Experience Jazz Live Before the Moment Passes

GEjazzt OPEN promises an energetic jazz evening full of groove, spontaneity, and creative friction. Those who want to witness musicians creating sound together will find a special concert date in the flora on October 17, 2026. The live atmosphere of this evening unfolds only in direct collaboration – secure your place and experience jazz in motion.