JAZZIZ magazine

The 30th anniversary of the JazzOpen festival in Stuttgart, Germany, concluded with record attendance, attracting 57,000 visitors and achieving a 97% occupancy rate across its four main stages, featuring artists like Meute and Parov Stellar. Festival promoter Jürgen Schlensog expressed satisfaction with this year's lineup, which included a diverse array of performers beyond jazz, such as Sting and Lenny Kravitz. Meanwhile, Darius Brubeck, son of jazz icon Dave Brubeck, is highlighted in a new documentary that explores his journey in honoring his father's legacy while establishing his own path in jazz. The 65th anniversary of Brubeck's famous piece