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is a one of a kind party highlight! This underground swing band based in Berlin has
gained the reputation of bringing its audiences high energy shows with great original
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music. The band keeps the music colorful by maintaining a fun mix between many genres
ranging from
big band swing, with a hint of Rock n’Roll to blues and boogie and a dash of Calypso
and brass band music. Large influences have been New Orleans traditional jazz and
Louis Prima´s jiving swing band of the 1950´s.
From the beginning, one of the founders and existing member of the band Talis Mortalis
developed a very authentic spirit of jazz close to the roots. The music at the start was
traditional tunes from New Orleans but with a Berliner punk/rock twist appropriate for its
surroundings. Throughout the years the band expanded its formation and its repertoire to
klezmer, tango and balkan music, often mixing up to three styles in one song. This mix
of music paved the way for original compositions and inspired a theatrical dimension to
the live show adding to the authenticity of the sound.
Today the band has flourished into a professional sextet delivering shows for all stages,
ages and different audiences. Its members are from 5 nationalities and each brings his/
her little piece of culture to the group. Besides concerts and street performances the
group has also taken part in many side projects such as theatre pieces, cabaret and short/
full length films. “Each time an uninhibited explosion of good vibes and spontaneity!”
(Tagesspiegel Berlin)”. Come and see for yourself!
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