A'Jazz Jam #12 - Lacanto Restaurant & Bar, Freising
Opener Band: Alexander Wittges Trio - Special Guest Claus Koch (Sax) - (featuring Rafael De Sousa & Titus Possenriede)
Europe/Berlin
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Warm invitation to the Jazz Jam Session at Furtner Freising with the Alexander Wittges Trio - Special Guest Claus Koch - as "Opener Band"
The A'Jazz Jam events in October and November will take place at the restaurant Lacanto in the Freising district of Vötting. The restaurant opens at 6:30 PM. From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, food can also be ordered. The music starts at 8 PM.
The A'Jazz Jam events in October and November will take place at the restaurant Lacanto in the Freising district of Vötting. The restaurant opens at 6:30 PM. From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, food can also be ordered. The music starts at 8 PM.
The Alexander Wittges Trio, founded in 2025, captivates with soulful and dynamic interpretations of jazz standards as well as original compositions by Alexander Wittges. The band brings together three talented musicians who share their passion for jazz and create a unique musical atmosphere together. With their diverse repertoire and impressive stage presence, they are now taking off. Their performances are characterized by heartfelt playing, creative improvisations, and a deep musical connection. The trio invites the audience to dive into the world of jazz and experience unforgettable musical moments.
Alexander Wittges (Piano)
Special Guest Claus Koch (Sax)
Feat.
Rafael de Sousa (Bass)
Titus Possenriede (Drums)
"A jazz jam session is an open, collaborative music-making experience among jazz musicians, where they improvise and play spontaneously, often without prior agreement or set arrangements. It is an opportunity for musicians to showcase their skills, try out new ideas, and exchange with other musicians."
The schedule is planned as follows. At 8 PM, the opener band will kick off the evening with some jazz standards and original compositions, creating the first jazz vibes in Furtner. From 8:45 PM, the session leader will collect suggestions for songs & musician groups, who will then perform on stage. Previous stage experience is necessary to participate in this JAM session, as it is not a practice session.
For those who want to prepare on their instrument, here are a few songs that are regularly "called" by the participants:
• Blue Bossa
• I’ll close my eyes
• Almost like being in Love
• Misty
• Blues in F
• ...
and similar songs as found in the Jazz Real Book (e.g. https://realbook.site/index/) . Make it Swing!
About the musicians:
Alexander Wittges, piano
Alexander Wittges is a German jazz pianist whose modern style arises from attentive listening. He plays solo, leads his own trio, and hosts the A'Jazz Jam. His debut album "The Connector" was released in 2026.
https://www.instagram.com/alexanderwittges/
Special Guest Claus Koch, sax
born in 1967, studied from 1990 - 1995 at the University of Music Graz/Austria and from 1996 with the master Barry Harris in New York. Since 1998, he has been based in Munich. Like few others, he manages to naturally combine elements of swing, bebop, and soul jazz in his playing.
In 1996, he founded the quintet "Claus Koch & The Boperators", which tours clubs and festivals in Central Europe and plays compositions by Claus alongside bop classics.
When he is not on the road with his own formations, you can find him as a sideman with Claus Raible, Bernd Lhotzky, Dusko Gojkovic, Annette Neuffer, Pete York, Charles Tolliver, Rob Bargad, Titilayo Adedokun, Deborah Davis, Colin Dawson, Bruce Adams, Roy Williams, Brad Leali, Tom Kirkpatrick, Bill Elgart, Keith Copeland, Butch Miles, Ben Dixon, Jimmy Wormworth, Charly Antolini, David Gazarov, and Al Porcino, to name just a few.
http://clauskochjazz.de/index.html
Rafael De Sousa, Bass
The bassist Rafael De Sousa, originally from Brazil, studied electric bass at the music school in Brasília and has been active as a professional musician since 2013 – stylistically at home in jazz, MPB, pop/rock, gospel, and instrumental music. He has worked with Branford Marsalis, Seu Jorge, Margareth Menezes, and Janis Steprans, among others. His debut album "Embryo" was released in 2019, followed by the release "Groovaholic." In the Alexander Wittges Trio, he combines his deep roots in Brazilian music culture with jazz expertise and an unmistakable groove.
https://www.rafaeldesousamusic.com/
Titus Possenriede, Drums
Titus Possenriede has an unusual biography for a jazz musician.
From his childhood, he listened to the musicians in the jazz club of his hometown Pfaffenhofen. He then immersed himself in the world of hip-hop and metal drumming. In 2024, he recorded his first album with the band "IceCreamFromHell."
Since 2025, he has been studying with Stephan Treuter at the Jazzschool Munich, where he is intensively engaged with jazz music. He is inspired by musicians like Brian Blade or Joey Jordison, as well as Wayne Shorter, who influences him in his compositions.
He enriches the Alexander Wittges Trio with diverse stylistic influences and a refreshing joy of playing.
https://www.instagram.com/titus_possenriede/
Alexander Wittges (Piano)
Special Guest Claus Koch (Sax)
Feat.
Rafael de Sousa (Bass)
Titus Possenriede (Drums)
"A jazz jam session is an open, collaborative music-making experience among jazz musicians, where they improvise and play spontaneously, often without prior agreement or set arrangements. It is an opportunity for musicians to showcase their skills, try out new ideas, and exchange with other musicians."
The schedule is planned as follows. At 8 PM, the opener band will kick off the evening with some jazz standards and original compositions, creating the first jazz vibes in Furtner. From 8:45 PM, the session leader will collect suggestions for songs & musician groups, who will then perform on stage. Previous stage experience is necessary to participate in this JAM session, as it is not a practice session.
For those who want to prepare on their instrument, here are a few songs that are regularly "called" by the participants:
• Blue Bossa
• I’ll close my eyes
• Almost like being in Love
• Misty
• Blues in F
• ...
and similar songs as found in the Jazz Real Book (e.g. https://realbook.site/index/) . Make it Swing!
About the musicians:
Alexander Wittges, piano
Alexander Wittges is a German jazz pianist whose modern style arises from attentive listening. He plays solo, leads his own trio, and hosts the A'Jazz Jam. His debut album "The Connector" was released in 2026.
https://www.instagram.com/alexanderwittges/
Special Guest Claus Koch, sax
born in 1967, studied from 1990 - 1995 at the University of Music Graz/Austria and from 1996 with the master Barry Harris in New York. Since 1998, he has been based in Munich. Like few others, he manages to naturally combine elements of swing, bebop, and soul jazz in his playing.
In 1996, he founded the quintet "Claus Koch & The Boperators", which tours clubs and festivals in Central Europe and plays compositions by Claus alongside bop classics.
When he is not on the road with his own formations, you can find him as a sideman with Claus Raible, Bernd Lhotzky, Dusko Gojkovic, Annette Neuffer, Pete York, Charles Tolliver, Rob Bargad, Titilayo Adedokun, Deborah Davis, Colin Dawson, Bruce Adams, Roy Williams, Brad Leali, Tom Kirkpatrick, Bill Elgart, Keith Copeland, Butch Miles, Ben Dixon, Jimmy Wormworth, Charly Antolini, David Gazarov, and Al Porcino, to name just a few.
http://clauskochjazz.de/index.html
Rafael De Sousa, Bass
The bassist Rafael De Sousa, originally from Brazil, studied electric bass at the music school in Brasília and has been active as a professional musician since 2013 – stylistically at home in jazz, MPB, pop/rock, gospel, and instrumental music. He has worked with Branford Marsalis, Seu Jorge, Margareth Menezes, and Janis Steprans, among others. His debut album "Embryo" was released in 2019, followed by the release "Groovaholic." In the Alexander Wittges Trio, he combines his deep roots in Brazilian music culture with jazz expertise and an unmistakable groove.
https://www.rafaeldesousamusic.com/
Titus Possenriede, Drums
Titus Possenriede has an unusual biography for a jazz musician.
From his childhood, he listened to the musicians in the jazz club of his hometown Pfaffenhofen. He then immersed himself in the world of hip-hop and metal drumming. In 2024, he recorded his first album with the band "IceCreamFromHell."
Since 2025, he has been studying with Stephan Treuter at the Jazzschool Munich, where he is intensively engaged with jazz music. He is inspired by musicians like Brian Blade or Joey Jordison, as well as Wayne Shorter, who influences him in his compositions.
He enriches the Alexander Wittges Trio with diverse stylistic influences and a refreshing joy of playing.
https://www.instagram.com/titus_possenriede/