Name: Soulcrane and Laurent Derache
Start: 2026-09-26T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T00:30:00+02:00
Location: Gaststätte Becher, Bechersaal

An Indian summer evening of jazz full of color, breath, and fine tension

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, chamber music modern jazz meets the poetic power of the accordion in Bayreuth: Soulcrane and Laurent Derache bring a warm, multi-layered sound to the stage in the Bechersaal of the Becher restaurant. The evening begins at 20:00 and takes the audience through a concert experience that combines elegance, depth, and improvisational freedom until around 22:30.

Between Smooth Jazz and Musical Vastness

Soulcrane was founded in 2015 by trumpeter Matthias Schwengler and represents original compositions that continuously reshape themselves. The band works with a sound language that brings together tradition and curiosity: warm, transparent, and open to influences from the Balkans, Arabic music, and Latin America. This exact mixture makes the ensemble so appealing - it creates a jazz that does not push, but tells.

The Voice of the Accordion Sets New Hues

With Laurent Derache, an additional layer comes into play in 2026. The French accordionist began his career with musette and virtuosic pieces before jazz led him to an open, cross-genre sound language. Derache studied in Reims, at the Centre des Musiques Didier Lockwood, and at the Conservatoire du Xème arrondissement in Paris. His music brings movement, shimmer, and an almost breathing lightness to the interplay with trumpet, bass, and guitar.

Strong Line-Up, Intimate Atmosphere

The official band page describes Soulcrane as a trio whose direction continuously evolves through new ideas. Alongside Schwengler, Reza Askari plays the double bass and Philipp Brämswig plays the guitar. Together, they create a chamber music sound that feels particularly close in the live atmosphere: precise synchronization, fine dynamics, and a soundscape made of colors instead of volume.

Bayreuth as a Suitable Setting

The Becher restaurant at St.-Nikolaus-Straße 25 is one of the historic addresses in Bayreuth. For events, the hall offers free seating, food and beer specialties before the concert, as well as a built-in cloakroom, sanitary facilities, and seating. This is ideal for an evening that focuses on intimacy, enjoyment, and concentrated listening.

Conclusion

This concert promises no loud gestures, but an intense listening experience full of nuances, melody, and fine tension. Who experiences Soulcrane and Laurent Derache live will have an evening that remains in memory - poetic, elegant, and surprisingly sensual. A must for jazz fans and everyone looking for a special concert in Bayreuth in September.