Showing: 14 March 2026
Vera Brandes (Mala Emde) is a German jazz enthusiast with an outrageous plan: get pianist Keith Jarrett to perform at the Cologne Opera House, in order to solidify her career as an up-and-coming music manager.
Her enthusiasm set her to multitasking – from organising the concert venue, promoting the event, and selling the tickets, to convincing Jarrett (John Magaro) to perform when he almost dropped out because the Bösendorfer Imperial Grand piano he was promised was nowhere to be found.
Köln 75 captures the compelling, entertaining and, until now, unknown backstory about Jarrett’s one-hour, entirely improvised concert, which became the best-selling solo album in jazz history.
From 6.00pm, jazz pianist Scott Flanigan will perform a live tribute (approx. 30 mins) to Keith Jarrett's seminal album. Plus, all attendees will receive an exclusive A3 poster featuring a new image from Philip Arneill's acclaimed 'Tokyo Jazz Joints' documentary project.
Thanks to Vue Lumière for this preview.
Visions of Europe returns for its 5th edition, celebrating the breadth of European cinema with a handpicked selection of new releases, previews, festival hits and classics returning to the big screen.
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Supported by Film Hub NI, part of the BFI Film Audience Network, awarding funds from National Lottery.
