ella fitzgerald, louis armstrong, carmen mcrae, billy eckstine, sarah vaughan – legends of jazz singing who remain unforgettable. they were pioneers, virtuosos and trailblazers of a music that has shaped generations of artists.

the quintet two souls of swing pays tribute to these icons with a varied concert programme that will have everyone moving. larissa schwärzler and bastian berchtold, two of austria’s outstanding jazz voices, bring the spirit of this unique era back to life in a way that is both authentic and fresh.

unforgettable duets return to where they belong: the stage. with joyful playing, stylistic assurance and great attention to detail, the ensemble reinterprets these timeless works while preserving their original charm.

the two vocalists are accompanied by a versatile and highly talented rhythm section: dominik wachtel on piano, vincent rein on double bass and konstantin kräutler-horváth on drums provide the unmistakable swing and create space for expressive improvisation and exhilarating moments.

jazzambach invites you to its second late night session: two souls of swing brings the magic of music from the 1940s to the 1960s back to life in the ambach foyer with passion, elegance and palpable joy – a swinging finale to the festival evening.