Ove Volquartz, Gianni Mimmo, and CarlSong Live at APEX Göttingen

Improvised Jazz Meets Historical Song Gems

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, APEX Göttingen will connect two extraordinary sound worlds: Ove Volquartz and Gianni Mimmo will present their internationally acclaimed duo, followed by CarlSong who will open an unusual dialogue between music history, jazz, and New Orleans joy with historical instruments.

Free Improvisation with International Renown

Ove Volquartz and Gianni Mimmo create music between composed structures and spontaneous invention. In their diverse improvisations, conducting, synchronization, and immediate reaction merge into an intensely joyful sound. The CD Say When was considered one of the important independent jazz releases in Italy in 2025.

When Old Songs Begin to Shine Anew

CarlSong is dedicated to timeless song gems from around 1600 and around 1920. Hanna Carlson, Martin Tschoepe on viol da gamba and arrangement, and Andreas Düker on lute interpret the historical material with modern stage performance and their own musical language.

Elizabethan melancholy meets New Orleans joy. The gamba takes on the role of a double bass or rhythm guitar while the lute develops jazzy lines and plays around Hanna Carlson's voice. This creates a concert evening that combines historical timbres with contemporary openness.

Jazz Festival Göttingen at APEX

The double concert is part of the 49th Jazz Festival Göttingen. APEX in the city center of Göttingen has represented jazz, cabaret, contemporary art, and experimental stage formats for decades. The concentrated live atmosphere of the venue provides the right space for intimate improvisation, unusual instrumentation, and intense audience mood.

Conclusion: An Evening for Curious Ears

This double concert takes the audience from free improvisation to historical art song and back to the present. Visitors will experience two independent programs that dissolve the boundaries between jazz, early music, and spontaneous stage communication. Those seeking unusual sound colors and an immediate concert experience should experience this evening live at APEX.

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Sources:

• APEX Göttingen – Event Details and Prices
• Reservix – Tickets and Event Information
• ADticket – Concert Description and Ticket Information
• Wikipedia – Ove Volquartz