A'Jazz Jam #1 - Furtner

Founded in 2025, the Alexander Wittges Trio captivates audiences with heartfelt and dynamic interpretations of jazz standards as well as original compositions by Alexander Wittges. The band unites three talented musicians who share a deep passion for jazz and create a unique musical atmosphere together. With their diverse repertoire and impressive stage presence, they are now stepping into the spotlight. Their performances are marked by expressive playing, creative improvisation, and a profound musical connection. The trio invites listeners to immerse themselves in the world of jazz and experience unforgettable musical moments.

Alexander Wittges has participated in various jazz projects over the last two years and accompanied performances in Freising on the piano. He is a pianist and founding member of the Freising jazz band "The Blank Sheets." In 2025, he received two scholarships from IG Jazz Burghausen for the winter and summer jazz course 2025. At the beginning of the year, he presented his project for a mobile piano in Freising. Most recently, he performed in February and March with his program "Solo Jazz Piano" at Furtner Bräu and Café Botanika Schafhof Freising.

Since March 2025, he has been leading the newly founded Alexander Wittges Trio.

Manfred See from Ingolstadt was a co-founder of the Ingolstadt jazz rock band United Cervelat. He was also a sideman in the band of Roberto Di Gioia (Italian-German jazz pianist). This was followed by many performances with the University Big Band Munich under the direction of jazz professor Joe Viera. Under the direction of Rainer Glas, there were CD productions (jazz and choir) in Nuremberg and Erlangen, scoring of Spanish and South American plays, and collaboration with funk and cover bands, among others.

He currently leads the Ingolstadt jazz quartet "Die Seemänner," which celebrated successes in 2024 and 2025 at the Jazzclub Landshut (old barracks) and in Regensburg (Leerer Beutel).

His bass playing forms the solid foundation of the band.

Manuela Klausz from Attenkirchen has been active in various ensembles in Munich and the surrounding area since 2020.  She began her musical career in the orchestra and the big band of the music club in Zolling. Since 2022, she has been a member of the Munich big band "Mikes Music Train," with which she has had numerous performances in the fields of jazz, funk, and soul. Since 2024, she has been accompanying the gospel choir "Freysing Larks" from Freising and the jazz band "Jazz Walk" from Munich.

She has performed at the Uferlos Festival in Freising with "Radio MVZ," at the Jazz Weekend in Regensburg 2024, as well as at the Jazz Summer of the city of Homburg in Saarland 2024/25 with "Mikes Music Train." Her versatility and commitment make her an essential member of the trio.