Joja Wendt & Axel Zwingenberger

When two of the world's leading boogie-woogie pianists release a joint album, it becomes a global event. With "Boogie Woogie Dimensions," Axel Zwingenberger and Joja Wendt present a work that captures the captivating energy of this piano style in all its brilliance. For decades, Axel Zwingenberger has been regarded as an international ambassador of boogie woogie. His name is synonymous with this compelling piano style worldwide, which he has cultivated through countless concerts, collaborations with jazz and blues legends, and over 30 albums at the highest level, showcasing its drive and improvisational power. Joja Wendt, one of Europe's most versatile pianists, is deeply rooted in this music and has always incorporated it as a vibrant source into his artistic work. Whether classical, jazz, pop, or original compositions, Wendt combines joy of playing, virtuosity, and openness without losing the authenticity and roots of boogie woogie. In "Boogie Woogie Dimensions," two pianists who could hardly be more different come together – and in their musical dialogue, they unfold a deep understanding and highly inspiring tension. Sometimes it feels like a powerful exchange, other times like a delicate conversation on two concert grand pianos – always full of groove, spontaneity, and surprising improvisations. Particularly noteworthy: the entire album was recorded without cuts. Each take preserves the magic of the moment – from the energetic stage fire to the intimate moments that arise in the studio when two musicians truly listen to each other. Thus, "Boogie Woogie Dimensions" is not only a modern chapter in the long history of boogie woogie but also a pathway into a new dimension – from the rough barrelhouses of the South to today's grand concert stages. The two are now bringing this special energy to the stage live for the first time. On their exclusive club tour in 2026 across Germany, they will present their album, with the certainty that each evening will be unique and no two nights will be the same.