Carnegie Hall Concert: Andrej Hermlin and his Swing Dance Orchestra at Philharmonie Berlin

About the Event

Immerse yourself in the stunning architecture of Berlin's breathtaking Philharmonie Berlin for the ultimate concert set to awake your understanding of swing.

On January 16, 1938, Benny Goodman played the concert of his life – his orchestra performed at the venerable Carnegie Hall in New York. It was the first time a jazz band had ever played in a concert hall reserved for classical music, and it was a sensation at the time. More than 80 years after this legendary performance, Andrej Hermlin and his Swing Dance Orchestra, featuring soloists Rachel (vocals) and David (drums) Hermlin, bring what is probably the most famous concert in the history of jazz to the stage in meticulous detail. Clarinetist Lorenzo Baldasso is the guest star. Roland Neffe can be heard on the vibraphone.