Name: Peter Lehel`s Finefones Saxophone Quartet ."Giant Impressions" – John Coltrane 100
Start: 2026-09-25T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-25T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Hemingway Lounge

A Coltrane tribute full of sound colors, tension, and jazz intimacy

With Giant Impressions, the Finefones Saxophone Quartet is bringing a special tribute to John Coltrane to the stage on September 25, 2026 at the Hemingway Lounge Karlsruhe: four saxophones, no rhythm section, maximum focus on sound, groove, and improvisation. The concert is designed as a musical homage to the 100th birthday of the jazz giant and combines Peter Lehel's signature with a chamber jazz atmosphere that makes every tone palpable. ([kalender.karlsruhe.de](https://kalender.karlsruhe.de/db/termine/musik/peter_lehels_finefones_saxophone_quartet?utm_source=openai))

Four voices, one floating group sound

Peter Lehel, Olaf Schönborn, Christian Steuber, and Pirmin Ullrich meet directly in this extraordinary quartet formation: soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones merge into a dense, transparent sound image. The deliberate omission of drums and harmonic instruments opens up space for subtle dynamics, precise articulation, and improvisational freedom. Thus, a jazz evening is created that does not rely on volume but on tension, color, and musical depth. ([kalender.karlsruhe.de](https://kalender.karlsruhe.de/db/termine/musik/peter_lehels_finefones_saxophone_quartet?utm_source=openai))

Coltrane as a starting point, Lehel as narrator

Peter Lehel has long established himself as a prominent saxophonist, composer, and arranger with his own musical language; his official profile points to recent publications and concert activities, including the new project Giant Impressions. For Karlsruhe, this is more than a tribute evening: it is a live experience between jazz tradition, modern orchestration, and concentrated stage performance. ([peterlehel.net](https://www.peterlehel.net/?utm_source=openai))

The Hemingway Lounge as an ideal resonance space

The Hemingway Lounge at Uhlandstraße 26, with over 65 seats, a bar area, and club-like acoustics, is one of the most exciting small jazz venues in the city. The venue is designed for intimate concerts, offers Spanish wines and tapas, and opens one hour before the concert begins according to the ticket page. The concert evening starts on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM and ends at 10:30 PM. ([kalender.karlsruhe.de](https://kalender.karlsruhe.de/db/termine/musik/peter_lehels_finefones_saxophone_quartet?utm_source=openai))

The price range is 10.00 to 25.00 Euros; tickets are also available at the box office, and telephone reservations are not provided. For visitors, this results in an evening that is equally accessible and high-quality in its production. ([hemingwaylounge.de](https://www.hemingwaylounge.de/events/peter-lehels-finefones-saxophone-quartet-giant-impressions/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: A jazz evening for listeners with a sense for nuances

Giant Impressions promises no loud show but an intense concert experience with fine sound colors, rhythmic precision, and genuine musical risk. Anyone wanting to experience John Coltrane anew, vividly, and in immediate live atmosphere should secure this date in Karlsruhe. ([kalender.karlsruhe.de](https://kalender.karlsruhe.de/db/termine/musik/peter_lehels_finefones_saxophone_quartet?utm_source=openai))