Herb Berger Bigband feat. "Miss Blueboard": So beautiful it couldn't be

The Herbert Berger Bigband and the trio "Fräulein Blauboad" combine orchestral jazz with great poetry and Austrian linguistic artistry. Under the direction of Herbert Berger, who also serves as the composer of the songs, the ensemble featuring Eva Mayer (vocals) and Christian Frank (piano) interprets Viennese songs in unconventional facets—from Danube reggae to pub blues and ballads with a punch. The lyrics, including works by H.C. Artmann and Peter Ahorner, explore the fundamental themes of human existence: love, life, and death.

For this evening, Herbert Berger has created special big band arrangements that lend the songs cinematic power and jazz elegance. The trio is supported by a twelve-piece big band with saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section, which brings out the dynamic sound of the ensemble. The program is complemented by selected classics of big band literature. An evening that uniquely combines literary depth and musical virtuosity.