The Enric Peidro Swingtet
Peidro, a self-taught tenor saxophonist, started playing at 14 and quickly moved from blues and rhythm & blues into jazz, remaining deeply inspired by swing-era masters like Ben Webster and Lester Young.
Rooted in the swing tradition, his playing is widely admired for its authenticity and expressive tenor sound, earning him strong recognition among classic jazz audiences.
Today he leads his own quartet and the Enric Peidro Swingtet, touring across Europe and recording extensively, with 16 albums as a leader and many more as a sideman.
Enric Peidro – tenor sax
Colin Dawson – trumpet
Queralt Camps – bass
Michael Keul – drums
Thilo Wagner – piano
Jessie Gordon
Jessie Gordon is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, dancer, poet and producer who brings old-world roots music into the 21st century. A magnetic performer with a deep love for jazz and blues, she has toured the globe captivating audiences with her soulful voice and original compositions.
A multi-award-winning artist, Jessie has recorded more than ten albums across Spain, Germany, Singapore and Australia, building an international reputation for her musicality, her humour and her creativity. On stage, her confident, effervescent presence is irresistible—combining elegance, wit and raw musical talent to create performances that are both exhilarating and unforgettable.
Vitaliy Baran
We’re very happy to welcome Vitaliy Baran to our Wednesday Pre-Pre-Party, where he will be playing together with Jessie Gordon.
Born in Lviv, Ukraine, Vitaliy is a classically trained pianist who later continued his studies in Jazz Piano at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt. Today, he is a well-established musician in the Rhein-Main jazz scene, performing with his own ensembles as well as with jazz and Dixieland bands and accompanying singers.
With his broad musical background, experience and love for jazz, Vitaliy is a wonderful match for Jessie Gordon. We can’t think of a better way to ease into the Mainhatten Shuffle than an intimate Wednesday night with these two musicians.
The Groove Merchants
A Rhein-Main Swing Band for everyone who likes to bounce! The Jazz Sextet reminds us of the good old 30s and 40s, while bringing the fresh taste of the band’s arrangers to live. Between Jam Band and Big Band, pentatonic
and tritone, straight-ahead and two-beat, a mixture of “pre-owned music”, highly inspired by Count Basie with surprising turns and original compositions. Relaxed grooves, for those who enjoy mid-tempo Lindy and outbursts of fast tempi for Balboa
and Shag lovers. The band’s tongue-in-cheek name is based on Thad Jones’ eponymous Big Band arrangement, which serves as a major source of inspiration for all band members. It
carries the joy of swing into the post-Big Band era and reminds us in so many ways that swing dancing is also about improvisation and surprise.
Frank Zeller – trumpet
Savas Bayrak – tenor saxophone
Stefan Funk – trombone
Hanko Uphoff – guitar
Stefan Kreuscher – bass
Markus May – drums
Meet the DJs and MCs of Mainhatten Shuffle 2026
