In the organizer's words:

The Phat Cat Comedy Club is expanding its cultural program: from now on, the historic vaulted cellar will be transformed into an atmospheric jazz club every Sunday. Under the title "Phat Cat Jazz Lounge", the renowned jazz guitarist Rüdiger Krause presents an evening full of groove and urban jazz flair together with changing guest musicians.

Rüdiger Krause has been one of the most prominent guitarists on the German jazz scene for decades. Raised in Magdeburg and musically trained in Dresden, he combines melodic clarity, funk groove and psychedelic timbres in his playing to create an unmistakable sound. He gained his international reputation with the album "A Guitar Named Carla", recorded with jazz legends Carla Bley and Steve Swallow, as well as through his many years of collaboration with Manfred Krug, Céline Rudolph and Esther Kaiser. He is currently on tour with Günther Fischer, Uschi Brüning and his guitar crossover project Guitar Celebration, among others.

With the Rüdiger Krause Quartet - consisting of the Leipzig musicians Jörg Leistner, Daniel Werbach and Gaga Ehlert - he brings a formation to the Phat Cat that stands for fresh arrangements, surprising twists and turns and a warm, modern jazz sound. Titles from his current album "Parallel Real" are incorporated as well as spontaneous improvisations and classics that grab the audience anew every time.

What you can expect:
- Top-class live jazz with one of the most versatile guitar voices in Germany
- A well-rehearsed Leipzig quartet full of energy and creativity
- Lounge atmosphere in the historic vaulted cellar
- Finely selected drinks at the Phat Cat bar

The Phat Cat Jazz Lounge is the new Sunday meeting place for jazz lovers, musicians, night owls and anyone looking for the perfect mix of club feeling and concert.