A-TRANE PRESENTS: Will Jacobs & The Unit WITH: Christian Keymer-Arne Imig-Brian D. Sauls

Will Jacobs & The Unit

FEAT: Charlotte Colace

Deutsch

Nach mehreren Tourneen mit dem berühmten Zydeco Künstler, C.J. Chenier, einer erfolgreichen Karriere in der Blues Szene Chicagos und einem längeren musikalischen Aufenthalt in Sri Lanka wagte er 2016 den Sprung nach Europa, um von Berlin aus als Solokünstler durchzustarten. Daraufhin folgte eine Orientierungsphase in der deutschen Blues-Landschaft, zahlreichen Konzerten, unterschiedlichen Besetzungen (Blues Caravan, Marcos Coll Band, David Haynes & Friends) und der Veröffentlichung eines ersten Solo-Albums „Goldfish Blues“ bei Ruf Records.

Charlotte Colace:
Die in Berlin lebende Soul-Künstlerin **Charlotte Colace** verbindet ihre französisch-kubanischen Wurzeln mit einem Sound, der Vintage-Soul-Nostalgie und moderne Grooves vereint. Ihre ausdrucksstarke Bühnenpräsenz machte sie schnell zu einer festen Größe der Berliner Liveszene, ausgezeichnet mit dem **Listen to Berlin Artist Award 2025**, noch bevor sie überhaupt Musik auf Streaming-Plattformen veröffentlicht hatte.
Sie hat gemeinsam mit Künstler*innen wie **Omah Lay** und **Nick Hakim** die Bühne geteilt und ihre Stimme Projekten wie **Sorvina**, **Stella & The Longos** und dem BiPoC-Chor **A Song For You** geliehen, bevor sie nun mit ihrer 4-köpfigen Live-Band ins Rampenlicht tritt.
Mit über 40.000 monatlichen Spotify-Hörer*innen baut Charlotte ein eigenes, gefühlvolles Universum auf. Ihre Debüt-EP *No Way But Through* (März 2026), koproduziert mit **Tremendous Aron** (180K+ monatliche Hörer*innen), umfasst die Singles *Lose You Over Lies*, *Confrontations* und *This Feelin'* – eine rohe, cineastische Reise durch Liebe, Verlust und Selbstfindung.

English
In 2023 Will Jacobs found his new musical home after meeting Arne Imig (bass), Christian Keymer (keys), and Brian D. Sauls (drums). Under the name "Will Jacobs & The Unit" they offer a fresh perspective on the soul, blues, and funk sounds of the 60s by merging them with elements of neo-soul and modern R&B. They manage to seamlessly bridge the gap between generations and have consistently delighted the audiences of many renowned jazz clubs and festivals throughout Europe.

Will Jacobs spent his youth immersing himself in Chicago's blues clubs, learning from the true greats of the genre. This foundation cultivated a rare, profound sound, which allowed him to attract local and international attention with his first band, performing at the International Blues Showcase in Memphis, Tennessee after having won Chicago’s Windy City Blues Challenge (Youth Division). These successes propelled him to the esteemed Berklee College of Music, where his focus broadened to embrace more contemporary genres.
After a few successful years of gigging, composing and session work in Chicago, a musical residency in Sri Lanka, as well as touring with renowned Zydeco artist C.J. Chenier, Will embarked on his solo career, relocating to Berlin, Germany in 2016. What followed was a period of orientation in the European blues scene, numerous concerts with various lineups (Blues Caravan, Marcos Coll Band, David Haynes & Friends), and the release of his first solo album, "Goldfish Blues," on Ruf Records.

Charlotte Colace:
Independent Berlin-based soul artist **Charlotte Colace** draws on her French-Cuban roots to craft a sound that bridges vintage soul nostalgia with modern grooves and heartfelt storytelling. Her powerful stage presence earned her the **Listen to Berlin Artist Award 2025,** even before releasing any music on streaming platforms.
She has shared stages with artists such as **Omah Lay** and **Nick Hakim**, and contributed her voice to projects like **Sorvina, Stella & The Longos**, and the BiPoC choir **A Song For You,** before stepping into her own spotlight with her 4-piece live band.
With over 40,000 monthly Spotify listeners, Charlotte is carving her own soulful universe. Her debut EP *No Way But Through* (March 2026), co-produced with **Tremendous Aron**, features singles *Lose You Over Lies*, *Confrontations*, and *This Feelin'* – a raw, cinematic journey through love, loss, and self-discovery.

Will Jacobs – Guitar & Vocals
Charlotte Colace – Vocals
Christian Keymer – Keyboards & Backing Vocal
Arne Imig – Bass
Brian D. Sauls – Drums & Backing Vocal