Meditative jazz of international renown: saxophonist Rain Sultanov performs at the Ludwig Eibach House
Azerbaijani saxophonist and composer Rain Sultanov will be stopping off in Wiesbaden on Friday, May 1, 2026, as part of his tour with an extraordinary concert. In the Horst Hammerstein Hall, one of the most influential representatives of the Azerbaijani jazz scene will present a program of meditative, atmospherically dense music. He will be accompanied by pianist Hikmat Baba-Zada.
Sultanov is considered an important ambassador for jazz in his home country and has been committed to promoting its international networking for decades. His productions, released on the German label Ozella Music, have attracted considerable attention throughout Europe. The content of his work revolves around themes such as forgiveness, inner reconciliation, and protecting the earth—motifs that he translates into minimalist, chamber music-like arrangements.
Among his most significant releases is the album Cycle, on which he experiments with minimalist soprano saxophone sounds and incorporates organ and piano tones. Forgiveness also addresses emotional and spiritual themes, combining lyrical melodies with subtle structures. Together with the productions Inspired by Nature and Influence, these works reflect the breadth of his artistic expression.
His new album Blue Whale, recorded with renowned Norwegian double bassist Arild Andersen, known for his projects with Jan Garbarek, among others, will be released on April 24. The compositions have titles such as "Melting Ice," "Polar Bear Cub," and "Little Green Planet" and deal musically with ecological themes.
In the course of his international career, Sultanov has already shared the stage with renowned artists such as Kenny Wheeler, Curtis Fuller, Perry Robinson, Nils Petter Molvær, Bobo Stenson, Bendik Hofseth, Paco Sery, Linley Marthe, and Barbara Dennerlein.
The concert is aimed at jazz lovers as well as audiences who appreciate contemplative soundscapes and musical boundary-crossing.
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Location: Ludwig‑Eibach‑Haus – Horst-Hammerstein-Saal, Johannes-Brahms-Str. 15
Start: 7:00 p.m. Tickets: €25 in advance and at the box office
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Mit einem außergewöhnlichen Konzert macht der aserbaidschanische Saxophonist und Komponist Rain Sultanov am Freitag, 1. Mai 2026, auf seiner Tournee Station in Wiesbaden. Im Horst-Hammerstein-Saal präsentiert einer der prägenden Vertreter der aserbaidschanischen Jazzszene ein Programm mit meditativer, atmosphärisch dichter Musik. Begleitet wird er vom Pianisten Hikmat Baba-Zada.
Termin: Freitag, 1. Mai 2026
Ort: Ludwig‑Eibach‑Haus – Horst-Hammerstein-Saal, Johannes-Brahms-Str. 15
Beginn: 19:00 Uhr Tickets: 25 € im Vorverkauf und an der Abendkasse