InSpirit: Lucía Boffo Group

In the organizer's words:

Lucia Boffo is a talented singer, composer and improviser from Ushuaia, Argentina, also known as the "end of the world." She began her musical training and professional career in her hometown before continuing her education in Buenos Aires. Lucia completed her first Bachelor's degree in Jazz Singing at EMPA (Escuela de Música Popular de Avellaneda), where she even became part of the teaching staff. She is currently pursuing further studies in jazz singing and composition at the Jazz Institute Berlin (JIB), which is part of the Berlin University of the Arts (UDK). Lucia's passion for music goes beyond her personal aspirations. Since 2015, she has been organizing and leading vocal improvisation workshops in Argentina, Uruguay and other countries across Europe. She has performed at numerous jazz festivals in Argentina, Uruguay, the United States and Germany, demonstrating her exceptional talent and delighting audiences.

This project was created in 2022 after the release of her first solo album NOMADE. The project combines elements of contemporary jazz, Argentinian folk music/rock, free improvisation and Spanish and English poetry.

Lucía Boffo Group:
Mathilde Vendramin (France), vocals and cello
Thorbjørn Steffansson (Denmark), bass
Leo Gerstner (Argentina), vocals and drums
Lucia Boffo on piano, vocals and composition

InSpirit - Jazz as a spiritual musical experience in the Gedächtniskirche

The InSpirit series has characterized the summer in the Gedächtniskirche for many years: the combination of contemporary jazz music and spiritual content in a church space is unique in this form in Berlin.

The famous blue light of the stained glass windows creates an incomparable atmosphere in which to enjoy jazz as a spiritual musical experience. Renowned jazz musicians from Germany and abroad perform the evenings of the series together with theologians.

The artistic director of InSpirit is the organist of the Gedächtniskirche, Sebastian Heindl. He not only brings his personal enthusiasm for contemporary jazz to the selection of the invited musicians, but also takes part in some evenings on the large organ or Hammond organ himself.

Price information:

Free admission, donation requested