Jazz hit in Burglesum: Alice in Dixieland inspires at the festival!

Erleben Sie die Dutch Vintage Jazzband "Alice in Dixieland" beim Dixieland-Festival am Lesumhafen am 29. und 30. August 2025.
Experience the Dutch vintage jazz band "Alice in Dixieland" at the Dixieland Festival at the Lesumhafen on August 29 and 30, 2025. (Symbolbild/MB)

Jazz hit in Burglesum: Alice in Dixieland inspires at the festival!

Burglesum, Deutschland - Today the anticipation is great, because at the end of the month there will be a real experience for jazz lovers in Bremen. The Dutch vintage jazz band "Alice in Dixieland" will perform at the lesum port at the tenth Dixieland, jazz and swing festival. The band, which was founded in 1978, consists of six talented musicians and is known for their Close Harmony singing, inspired by the legendary Andrews Sisters. Like das-blv.de , the musicians switch with ease between styles such as swing, mainstream, dixieland, oldstyle and bebop.

Entry is free and the appearances are spread over two days: on Friday, August 29, at 8 p.m. and on Saturday, August 30, at 5 p.m. The band is presented on Friday by Edeka Schwientek-Heidelberg and on Saturday by Purnhagen Immobilien. Fans of traditional jazz and trendy Dixieland should not miss this opportunity. Information about the band and the appearances can also be found on the website aliceindixieland.nl .

The musicians of "Alice in Dixieland" are not only excellent instrumentalists, they also bring a special charisma on the stage. The members of the ensemble are: Veronique Sodano (Lead Vocals), Charlie Philips (trumpet, backing vocals), Anja Nielsen (tenor saxophone, backing vocals), Mijin Kim (piano), Sylvia Maessen (double bass) and Agnese Valmaggia (drums). Each member contributes to the musical diversity and the special sound of their performances.

a touch of Dixieland

Dixieland, also known as traditional jazz, has its roots in New Orleans at the beginning of the 20th century. This music style combines influences from ragtime and African -American culture and is characterized by creative improvisations. The characteristics of the Dixieland style, as they are also expressed in the music of "Alice in Dixieland", show that an instrument often plays the melody, while others shape improvisations. According to wikipedia Dixieland has been enjoying rain since the 1940s and has developed to an important part of American culture.

The band has completed numerous appearances in different countries over the years, including in the Azores, Nordfinland, Scotland, Poland and Tunisia. Her performances are not only a musical pleasure, but also a journey through the different styles that make up the Dixieland jazz. The influence of this music extends and has shaped many subsequent genres, including rhythm and blues and rock’n’roll.

The festival in Bremen promises a festival of sounds and a nostalgic return to the roots of jazz. The combination of great music and the picturesque backdrop at the Lesumhafen creates an ideal environment for everyone who longs for an unforgettable evening. The festival undoubtedly does justice to its importance as a cultural highlight.

Therefore: note the dates and bring you in a good mood, because "Alice in Dixieland" is guaranteed to provide mood and take you into the world of the Dixieland jazz.

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OrtBurglesum, Deutschland
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