De klenge Maarnicher Festival | Barbara Barth Trio plays Ellington

Show & Culture

With her expressive and nuanced voice, Barbara Barth elegantly moves between refined interpretation, improvisation, and musical freedom. Alongside pianist Gero Körner and double bassist Caspar van Meel, she shapes an intimate and subtle sound. Supported by years of artistic complicity, the trio impresses with the finesse of their arrangements, spontaneity, and mutual listening. Their approach brings Ellington's legacy to life in a modern, poetic, and timeless way. For this exceptional evening, the trio will welcome Luxembourgish trumpeter Ernie Hammes, a major figure in international jazz. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned artists such as The Supremes, Paul Anka, Chaka Khan, Youssou N’Dour, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Together, the Barbara Barth Trio and Ernie Hammes offer a concert full of color, virtuosity, and emotion—a vibrant tribute to Duke Ellington driven by the energy of contemporary jazz.