Jena, August 22, 2026 – The French trio Robinson Khoury – MŸA impressed the audience at the Jena Kulturarena on Friday evening with exceptional musical quality. While unsettled weather led to a comparatively low turnout, it created a particularly dense and intimate atmosphere in front of the stage.
- Event: Concert by Robinson Khoury – MŸA
- Location: Kulturarena Jena (Theatervorplatz)
- Date: Friday evening, August 21, 2026
- Line-up: Robinson Khoury (trombone), Léo Jassef (keyboard/piano), Anissa Nehari (percussion)
- Genre: Contemporary jazz, crossover sound collages
Intimate setting and musical virtuosity
Due to the changeable weather, fewer guests than usual attended the arena grounds on Friday evening. Nevertheless, for those present, the evening developed into a remarkable concert experience as part of the current Events & Culture program in the city on the Saale.
The ensemble led by trombonist Robinson Khoury demonstrated instrumental excellence. Together with Léo Jassef on keys and Anissa Nehari on percussion, the group presented multifaceted sound collages. The foundation was modern jazz, which the trio skillfully and playfully combined with elements of other musical styles.
The smaller setting fostered an intense dialogue between the musicians and the audience. The virtuosity of the solo passages and the precise interplay of the rhythm section drew prolonged applause from the experienced jazz enthusiasts who had braved the weather.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 / 5
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The most virtuoso evening at the Kulturarena? Robinson Khoury – MŸA delights the audience in Jena
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