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On 29.04, Omer Klein debuted his new sextet, The Poetics, at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt. The sold-out concert was one of the peaks of Klein’s season-long residency at the venue. Klein was joined on stage by saxophonists Tineke Postma and Omri Abramov, percussionist Tupac Mantilla, bassist Haggai Cohen Milo and drummer Amir Bresler.

Here are excerpts from the reviews published so far:

“High-spirited cheers, a standing ovation at the end. No wonder, since Omer Klein, this season’s jazz resident at Frankfurt’s Alte Oper, plunges so deeply into a Dionysian celebration of jazz with his new sextet, The Poetics. (…) The sparkling vitality of the brilliant ensemble, which presented itself to the audience for the first time in the sold-out Mozart Hall, transcends itself.”

– Frankfurter Rundschau

“Free-breathing collective music. Meaningful poetry without words (…) We eagerly await the sextet’s first recording.”

– FAZ

“Everything was met with lively applause, as the predominantly optimistic, bright, upbeat melodies, which also drifted into melancholic nostalgia (…) deserved.”

– Frankfurter Neue Presse 

Munich University of Music and Theater appoints Omer Klein as Professor of Jazz Piano

The university’s statement:
“We are delighted to announce that Omer Klein will be taking up a professorship for jazz piano at the HMTM on October 1, 2025. Welcome!
Omer Klein will contribute his extensive international experience and broad skills as a pianist and composer to the work of the HMTM Jazz Institute. His work spans a broad spectrum, from solo piano to big band, from songs to symphony orchestra. He composes for his own trio, for string quartet, as well as for theater, dance, and film.
In the 2024/2025 season, Omer Klein is Artist in Residence at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt, where he will present his new sextet, “Omer Klein & The Poetics,” on April 29. He has released ten albums, five of which are on the renowned Warner Music label. He has won numerous awards, including the ECHO Jazz, and has been nominated four times for the German Jazz Prize in various categories in recent years. In 2025, he and his Omer Klein Trio were nominated for the German Jazz Prize as “Live Act of the Year.”
We wish Professor Omer Klein a successful start at the HMTM and look forward to working with him!”
Omer on his new professorship:
“What’s particularly important to me as a professor is the opportunity to help young musicians develop their musical identity. I look forward to working with each student to find the right, individual process for their artistic growth. I’d like  to work with them on refined techniques and a musical sensitivity that will enable them to express themselves in music in all its versatility.”
Statement at HMTM’s Website

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Omer Klein Trio Nominated for the German Jazz Prize 2025

The Omer Klein Trio is once more nominated for the German Jazz Prize, in the Live Act of the Year category.
The trio, featuring bassist Haggai Cohen Milo and drummer Amir Bresler, was nominated last year in the same category, while Omer was nominated also in 2022 in the Best Arrangement category.
The ceremony will take place in Köln on June 13th, 2025.
 

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Tour Dates

Date Artist Venue City
17 May 2025
8:00pm https://omerklein.com
Omer Klein, Solo Piano SOFIA ACADEMY Omer Klein, Solo Piano in Pristava pri Mestinju, Slovenia Buy Tickets
SOLD OUT
7 Jun 2025
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Omer Klein Trio Lovebird Festival Omer Klein Trio in Düsseldorf, Germany Buy Tickets
22 Jun 2025
8:00pm https://omerklein.com
Omer Klein & Avi Avital Fränkischer Sommer Omer Klein & Avi Avital in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany Buy Tickets
1 Jul 2025
8:00pm https://omerklein.com
Omer Klein & Avi Avital Gezeiten Konzerte Omer Klein & Avi Avital in Münkeboe, Germany Buy Tickets
26 Jul 2025
9:00pm https://omerklein.com
Omer Klein Special Trio Schloss Elmau Omer Klein Special Trio in Elmau, Germany Buy Tickets
With Doug Weiss & Amir Bresler
7 Sep 2025
6:00pm https://omerklein.com
Avi Avital & Omer Klein September Musical Avi Avital & Omer Klein in Montreux, Switzerland Buy Tickets
16 Oct 2025
8:00pm https://omerklein.com
Omer Klein Trio Jazz à l’ECUJE Omer Klein Trio in Paris, France Buy Tickets
25 Oct 2025
8:30pm https://omerklein.com
Omer Klein Trio & Avi Avital Offbeat Concert Series Omer Klein Trio & Avi Avital in Basel, Switzerland Buy Tickets