D&K Recommends: „Inside…“ Dima Bondarev (Jazz, Fusion DE/UA)
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Community pick: „Inside…“ Dima Bondarev @Kunstfabrik Schlot
Organised by Inside Series & Schlot
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Kunstfabrik Schlot | Invalidenstraße 117, 10115 Berlin
Doors: 20:00 h | Show: 20:30 h
Tickets: 15/10 €
Info: https://fb.me/e/5TM1atvp2
*This is not a Dnipro & Kruchi event, but a friend's show, just sharing it as a recommendation.
inside... presents: Dima Bondarev | Double Release Concert
We are thrilled to welcome one of the most compelling voices in the Berlin jazz scene to the inside... series: Dima Bondarev.
Awarded the German Jazz Prize 2025, the Ukrainian trumpeter and composer has established a unique musical language characterized by lyrical expressiveness, sonic openness, and immense improvisational freedom. For this special night, Bondarev presents two distinct formations in their original lineups – a double celebration of his latest albums.
"Dima Bondarev's warm, thoughtful playing and writing is a treat. His use of space is refreshing and the high-spirited group of musicians he assembled play beautifully throughout the CD." – Joey Baron
Dima Bondarev Quartet: "Get a Second Wind"
This chordless quartet opens up a transparent space for melodic dialogue and spontaneous interaction. Trumpet and saxophone move freely through open forms, supported by a dynamic rhythm section. It’s a modern jazz language full of energy and fine nuances. This concert also marks the official Berlin presentation of the album.
Dima Bondarev Trio: "Silence Is Complicity"
In this trio, Bondarev expands his trumpet through effects and samplers. Together with guitarist Igor Osypov and drummer Jim Black, a hybrid sound emerges between Jazz, Avant-garde, and Indie-rock. Composed structures meet free improvisation, where quiet soundscapes shift into eruptive moments.
LINEUP
Dima Bondarev Quartet
Dima Bondarev – trumpet
Wanja Slavin – alto saxophone
Igor Spallati – double bass
Jim Black – drums
Dima Bondarev Trio
Dima Bondarev – trumpet, fx
Igor Osypov – guitar, bass, keys
Jim Black – drums