KÖLN 75

The Jazz i Cinema cycle of the Mallorca Jazz sa Pobla Festival 2026 presents KÖLN 75, a film that revives the incredible story behind one of the most important moments in the history of jazz: Keith Jarrett's legendary Cologne Concert.

The screening will take place on August 17 in it Sa Congregació Cultural Centeroffering the public the opportunity to discover a story of passion, improvisation, and creative courage that gave rise to The Cologne Concert (1975), one of the best-selling and most influential solo jazz albums of all time.

Directed by Ido FlukThe film focuses on Vera BrandesA young German music promoter, just 18 years old, made possible a performance that seemed destined to fail. Against all odds—an unsuitable piano, organizational problems, and the artist's own doubts—she managed to convince Keith Jarrett to perform at the Cologne Opera House in January 1975.

The result was a historic improvisation that transcended the world of jazz and became a symbol of creativity, intuition, and connection between musician and audience. ✨

Although Keith Jarrett did not participate directly in the production of the film nor authorize the use of the original concert recording, KÖLN 75 It captures the spirit of that extraordinary night and the human and artistic importance of an unrepeatable moment.

The film combines drama, music, and a look at the world of jazz in the seventies, showing how a seemingly impossible idea can become a legendary event.

🌟 Why can't you miss it?

🎹 Discover the story behind The Cologne Concert, a fundamental work of contemporary jazz.

🎬 A film that unites music, history and the emotion of a unique artistic feat.

✨ A tribute to the power of improvisation and the ability of jazz to create unrepeatable moments.

🎷 An unmissable event for music and film lovers within the Mallorca Jazz sa Pobla Festival.

ℹ️ Practical information

📅 Date: August 17, 2026

🕤 Hour: 9:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Center Cultural Sa Congregació, sa Pobla (Mallorca)

🎬 Series: Jazz and Cinema – Mallorca Jazz sa Pobla Festival 2026

🎞️ Film: KÖLN 75

🌍 Country: Germany, Belgium and Poland (2024)

🎥 Address: Gone Fluk

⏱️ Duration: 112 minutes

🔞 Recommended age: +14 years

KÖLN 75 is an invitation to discover how one night, one piano and a revolutionary idea gave rise to one of the most magical moments in the history of jazz.

More information
KÖLN 75
Sa Congregació(Sa Pobla)
Free

Monday 17 August 2026

21:30 h.

Carrer Rosari, 25, 07420 Sa Pobla, Illes Balears, Spain

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