Rob Luft Trio and David Helbock & Julia Hofer delight Bonn at the Pantheon


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A double concert that bathes Bonn in fine jazz colors
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, British guitar artistry meets Austrian sound poetry at Pantheon Bonn: Rob Luft Trio and David Helbock & Julia Hofer invite you to a double concert that oscillates between crystalline transparency, improvisational tension, and musical depth. The evening begins at 7 PM, with entry opening at 5:30 PM.
Rob Luft: Precision, sound, and a trio with fine nuances
Rob Luft has quickly established a solid place in the European jazz scene. His playing combines virtuosity with a round, clear tone and brings influences from Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, and John Abercrombie to new light. In Bonn, he presents his new trio with Jonas Westergaard on bass and Jon Fält on drums and percussion, just before the planned ECM debut album in summer 2026. This promises a sound that shines, remains subtle, and yet charges every phrase with tension.
David Helbock & Julia Hofer: Between piano, bass, cello, and open form
David Helbock is one of the most distinctive voices in the Austrian jazz scene, and Julia Hofer brings fresh impulses from pop, bass, and cello. Together, they unfold a wide arc on Faces of Night from Prince and Schumann to Thelonious Monk and Eddie Harris. This contrast provides friction, dynamics, and that live atmosphere that makes a concert evening an unforgettable experience. Sometimes whispering intimate, sometimes grooving expressively, the duo opens acoustic spaces with great emotional range.
Pantheon Bonn: Close to the sound, close to the stage
The Pantheon in Bonn-Beuel is known as a stylish, air-conditioned venue for focused concert evenings. The address is Siegburger Str. 42, 53229 Bonn. Those arriving by car will find parking spaces in the yard and surrounding streets; Bonn-Beuel train station is located about a five-minute walk away according to venue information, and the Pantheon stop is served by bus lines 529, 603, 608, 609, and the night bus line N4. The access is barrier-free and on ground level, and there is a disabled toilet available.
What makes this evening special
Jazzfest Bonn presents a double concert with double excitement: a trio featuring one of the most exciting guitarists of his generation and a duo that shapes sound spaces with melodic finesse and improvisational openness. The audience experiences not only two strong formations but also two different narrative styles of modern jazz. This is exactly what creates that special audience atmosphere that intimate club concerts are so loved for.
Conclusion: Those who come to the Pantheon on April 23, 2026, will experience an evening of high musical density, fine dynamics, and great proximity to the stage. A must-attend for jazz fans who want to feel vibrant improvisation and strong sound colors live.
Official channels of Rob Luft, David Helbock & Julia Hofer:
- Rob Luft Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robluftjazz/
- Rob Luft Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robluftjazz/
- Rob Luft Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LgaDOxBtDK4KvEarwuiQL
- Rob Luft Twitter: https://twitter.com/rob_luft
- Rob Luft SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/robluft-1
- David Helbock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helbockdavid
- David Helbock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidhelbock
- David Helbock YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVuV4UDXSc3puil2-9vJIQ
- David Helbock Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/0vL5aeUgB40QfmprJKhpOq










