Peter Lehel's Finefones Saxophone Quartet brings Coltrane to Karlsruhe
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An evening full of saxophone colors: Peter Lehel's homage to John Coltrane in Karlsruhe
With Giant Impressions, the Finefones Saxophone Quartet will present an extraordinary jazz homage on September 25, 2026, at the Hemingway Lounge: four saxophones, no rhythm section, but maximum sonic tension, improvisational freedom, and a distinctly audible reference to John Coltrane. The concert starts at 20:00 and ends around 22:30. ([kalender.karlsruhe.de](https://kalender.karlsruhe.de/db/termine/musik/peter_lehels_finefones_saxophone_quartet?utm_source=openai))
Coltrane's spirit, reimagined
Peter Lehel and his companions Olaf Schönborn, Christian Steuber, and Pirmin Ullrich translate Coltrane's musical legacy into a setup that focuses entirely on sound culture, interaction, and rhythmic precision. The absence of drums and harmony instruments sharpens the listening experience: lines interweave, chords arise from the movement of voices, and each phrase has room to breathe. The result is a concert experience between jazz tradition and modern sound language. ([kalender.karlsruhe.de](https://kalender.karlsruhe.de/db/termine/musik/peter_lehels_finefones_saxophone_quartet?utm_source=openai))
The sound of a strong signature
Peter Lehel is recognized as an experienced saxophonist, composer, and arranger with a long career, rich discography, and his own artistic language. On his official website, he refers to numerous releases, projects, and concert activities in 2026; he has also been working for many years as a lecturer at the Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe. This experience also shapes the arrangements of Giant Impressions: musically condensed, stylistically open, and with a fine sense of dynamics and form. ([peterlehel.net](https://www.peterlehel.net/?utm_source=openai))
The Hemingway Lounge as a living room for jazz
The Hemingway Lounge in Karlsruhe's Weststadt is an intimate venue with around 65 seats in the room itself and about 40 to 60 seats for events. The address is Uhlandstraße 26, 76135 Karlsruhe; tickets are available online, at the box office one hour before the start, and in advance through Musikhaus Schlaile and Sandkorn-Theater. The lounge stands for jazz, enjoyment, and close connections to the Karlsruhe cultural scene. ([hemingwaylounge.de](https://www.hemingwaylounge.de/ueber/?utm_source=openai))
Enjoyment meets concentration
Those who come to the Hemingway Lounge this evening will experience not a loud show effect but focused music-making with high tension. The delicate variations between groove, sound colors, and improvisation unfold a special closeness in the compact room acoustics. For jazz lovers who appreciate precise arrangements and spontaneous energy, this evening will become an intense live moment. ([kalender.karlsruhe.de](https://kalender.karlsruhe.de/db/termine/musik/peter_lehels_finefones_saxophone_quartet?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: Peter Lehel's Finefones Saxophone Quartet brings a stylish, energetic Coltrane tribute to Karlsruhe with Giant Impressions. Anyone seeking fine saxophone artistry, improvisational depth, and a true club atmosphere should experience this concert live. ([kalender.karlsruhe.de](https://kalender.karlsruhe.de/db/termine/musik/peter_lehels_finefones_saxophone_quartet?utm_source=openai))
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