Jazz Woche #8 - Béla Meinberg – Tribute to the Giants of Stride Piano

Berlin pianist Béla Meinberg dedicates this concert evening to the great personalities of stride piano. The program features compositions by Fats Waller, Art Tatum, Erroll Garner, and other influential representatives of this tradition, alongside Meinberg's own works inspired by the aesthetics of ragtime and Scott Joplin. His playing combines a deep grounding in the jazz tradition with improvisational openness and a fine sense of sound, rhythm, and musical humor. The performance bridges historical piano artistry and contemporary interpretation, showcasing the vitality and elegance of stride piano.