When does the concert start?

The concert starts on May 16, 2026, at 19:30.

Where does the event take place?

At the werkstatt, Hagenstraße 34, 45894 Gelsenkirchen.

How much are the tickets?

Admission costs 10 euros, reduced 5 euros.

What kind of concert can the audience expect?

A solo jazz and improvisation program with drums, piano, and synthesizer.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the concert takes place indoors at the werkstatt.

Is there official information about the artist?

Yes, on the official website of Jens Düppe as well as through the event page of the city of Gelsenkirchen and the werkstatt.

Jens Düppe transforms the werkstatt in Gelsenkirchen into a sound laboratory

Name: Jens Düppe solo "ego_D"
Start: 2026-05-16T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-16T21:30:00+02:00
Location: werkstatt

Jens Düppe unleashes a solo full of color, tension, and spontaneity in Gelsenkirchen

With ego_D, Jens Düppe brings a solo program to the stage on May 16, 2026, at the werkstatt, which combines drumming, sound exploration, and musical intuition into an intense live experience. The renowned drummer, composer, and bandleader connects drums, piano, and synthesizer to a finely tuned sound language that emerges directly from the improvised present.

An evening that shines from within

Jens Düppe is regarded as one of the most creative and dynamic musicians in the German jazz scene. His solo program is not a classic drum recital, but an orchestrated journey through rhythmic layers, electronic colors, and melodic lines. The music remains accessible, physical, and open - exactly where live atmosphere is created, and every sound gains meaning.

Between groove, improvisation, and sonic precision

Those who know Jens Düppe are aware of his ability to intertwine formal rigor and freedom. In ego_D, precise conducting over his instruments, spontaneous sound changes, and a finely balanced sound come together. The result is a concert experience that does not rely on loud effects, but on tension, dynamics, and a dense audience atmosphere.

A musician with an international signature

Düppe studied jazz in Weimar, Amsterdam, and New York, worked with the brass ensemble of Albert Mangelsdorff, the German radio big bands, and the Brussels Jazz Orchestra. In 2019, he received the WDR Jazz Award in the area of improvisation, and in 2018 he was nominated for the ECHO Jazz. His previous work with his own projects, live releases, and curated concert series shows: Here stands an artist on stage who thinks of jazz as a living, contemporary art form.

The werkstatt as a fitting resonance space

The werkstatt in Gelsenkirchen-Buer provides the right setting for this concert: a listed room with a club character, close to the musicians, focused on sound and encounters. Especially with a solo program like this, the space unfolds its full effect - every nuance, every accent, every quiet movement gains weight.

Conclusion: A rare solo evening with great impact

Jens Düppe offers in Gelsenkirchen not just a concert, but a multifaceted, personal, and highly musical statement. ego_D promises an evening between fine improvisation, precise sound architecture, and intense closeness to the audience. Anyone who wants to experience modern jazz aesthetics in concentrated form should not miss this concert live at the werkstatt.