Jazz Open 2026: Jamiroquai

In the organizer's words:

Jamiroquai, led by singer and songwriter Jay Kay, is a world-renowned band with almost a billion YouTube views, over 1.7 billion Spotify streams, 27 million albums sold and numerous sold-out world tours. Known for their unique "future-funk" sound, the band has received 15 Brit Award nominations, an Ivor Novello Award, a Grammy nomination and a Guinness World Record. Jay Kay's vision and dedication drove their success, influencing artists such as Pharrell and Tyler the Creator and leading to collaborations with legends such as Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross.

Support: Franc Moody

Franc Moody is the duo Jon Moody and Ned Franc, who have evolved from classic blues and jazz influences to a modern, danceable groove sound. After years of experimenting with jazz, blues and Americana, they discovered their own style thanks to synthesizers and electronic music, which is heavily influenced by grooves and is designed to get people dancing.

Their new album Chewing The Fat marks a new beginning: less disco, more grunge and roughness, combined with idiosyncratic synthesizer sounds and anthemic hooks. Inspired by live performances by big bands such as LCD Soundsystem and Massive Attack, they have given their project a new sound without losing the core aesthetics of their music. Franc Moody relies on a mix of electronic beats, live percussion and inventive melodies that offer both catchy tunes and energy for the dance floor.

Jon and Ned see their music as a place of joy and escapism, giving people the opportunity to switch off and leave everyday life behind for a short time.