Ulrike Schwarz No Topic Trio
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In this trio, saxophonist and flutist Ulrike Schwarz has found ideal partners to realize her vision of music as an open, inviting space – created entirely in the moment of performance.
She values pianist Uwe Oberg’s ability to effortlessly draw from a wide range of the piano’s sonic potential, painting diverse musical landscapes with vivid colors. These soundscapes become invitations – for encounters between sounds, emotions, and people.
Drummer Steffen Roth adds a spark of joy through his fresh, energetic playing, helping define the trio’s overall tone: curiosity and trust in the community of these skilled and talented improvisers.
The trio’s adventurous spirit extends to their use of instruments. Ulrike Schwarz, for example, incorporates her voice in surprising ways – sometimes in combinations with her wind instruments, sometimes using only fragments of the instruments themselves.
With many years of experience across the contemporary jazz scene, Ulrike Schwarz, Uwe Oberg and Steffen Roth come together in this trio to radically abandon the idea of playing “tunes”. Instead, No Topic embodies jazz as a form of self-expression and interaction – rooted in the present moment, and open to the atmospheric influences of the audience.
“Your trio sounds so great and you all have such a great connection”
Jamie L. Baum, Jazz Flustist, New York City
Uwe Oberg (Piano)
Ulrike Schwarz (Saxophone/Flute)
Steffen Roth (Drumset)
“A great band, super communication and energy. I can only recommend Ulrike Schwarz No Topic Trio.”
Silke Eberhard, Saxophonistin, Berlin
