Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra

The Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra is a soundscape of its own; 20 young musicians with different musical and cultural backgrounds (Germany, Canada, South Korea, France, Switzerland, Norway, Japan, Thailand and Czech Republic) teamed up in an unconventional ensemble and over the years developed into a deep-bonded cluster of friends. The principle idea is to bring together classical and jazz musicians in an inventive context outside the boundaries of the common ‘jazz meets classic’ cliché. They travel around the world and play for audiences at reknown festivals and clubs (JazzFest Berlin, Paradiso/Amsterdam, Kampnagel/Hamburg) as well as in Korean concert-halls or Bavarian provincial one-horse towns.

Stylistically open-minded, structurally complex and pure fun on stage, the Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra has not only attracted audiences world-wide but also famous artists like The Notwist and Herbert Grönemeyer. These artists approached the orchestra to help them to enrich their new albums and live-concerts with the Andromeda-Sound.

The repertoire is written by Daniel Glatzel, who is regarded as “one of the most interesting and individual composers in the jazz-scene” (Jazzzeitung). He leads the ensemble and conceives his pieces for his fellow musicians. Each member of the group is a unique character and an important part of the band – musically and personally. The energy released is accessible for all kinds of listeners and carries them into the galaxy of the Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra.