WDR Big Band

In the artist's words:

The WDR Big Band brings the sound of the international jazz scene to North Rhine-Westphalia and, from Cologne, to the world. Together with renowned artists from jazz, fusion, and electronic music, they create concerts that break down genre boundaries and continually open up new musical perspectives.

Whether performing with international stars like Jacob Collier and Kurt Elling or with leading figures of the contemporary jazz scene closely associated with the WDR Big Band, this is where musical excellence meets creative curiosity. The WDR Big Band demonstrates just how versatile and contemporary a big band can sound today. For this, the ensemble has been honored with multiple Grammy Awards.

At home in North Rhine-Westphalia, on stages around the world, and engaging directly with young people at schools and universities: The WDR Big Band stands for musical excellence, openness, and creative encounters.