the big five (DE) Feat.
nicolle rochelle (USA)

Inspired by the wild hot sounds of 1930s/40s Harlem and Chicago jazz, The Big Five have established themselves as Berlin’s most authentic swing-era combo. Combining a driving rhythm section, a fiery horn-led frontline and dynamic song-arrangements, this international band makes a deep-dive into the lesser-known repertoire of the Swing Golden Age - as well as a strong emphasis on original compositions. Ranging in size from the core quintet to the full septet lineup.

The Big Five are veterans of Berlin’s famed Lindy-hop and Balboa dance-halls and know how to turn a mild-mannered dance party into a raging frenzy of swing-outs. With their sharp attire and an intense passion for authentic swing-era jazz, these cats will certainly make you Jump for Joy!

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Line-up: 
Nicolle Rochelle – vocals

Daniel Duspiwa – saxophone

Hippolyte Fevre – trumpet

Laurin Habert – clarinet

Mark Pringle - piano

Jack Latimer – guitar

Matthieu Baud – double bass

Leo Gerstner - drums

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Nicolle Rochelle is a multi-talented American artist – singer, dancer, actress, and true show woman. Discovered at a young age on television and Broadway stages, she moved to France in 2006 to play Josephine Baker in Jérôme Savary’s musical Looking For Josephine, a role that led her on an international tour. Since then, she has built her musical career in Europe, performing with renowned jazz and soul ensembles and embodying Billie Holiday in acclaimed concert productions.

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Charismatic and committed, Nicolle masters a wide range of styles – from jazz roots to hip-hop – and shares her art through performances, workshops, and multidisciplinary creations. With her project Modern GEAIsha, she blends singing, dancing, rap, and painting around themes of humanism, feminism, and self-expression.

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The Big Five Feat. Nicolle Rochelle will play for both Friday and Saturday Parties. 

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