Born in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and now based in Berlin, pianist and composer Shuteen Erdenebaatar creates a unique musical language that bridges her Mongolian heritage, classical training and contemporary jazz. Her compositions combine yearning melodies, expressive harmonies and complex rhythms.

Following the release of her debut album Rising Sun in 2023, Erdenebaatar has quickly established herself as one of the most exciting emerging artists on the European jazz scene. Inspired by journeys, encounters and the natural world, her music explores the meeting point between tradition and innovation, balancing intricate composition with the freedom of improvisation.

For this performance, she brings together a quartet of exceptional young European musicians: saxophonist Jakob Manz, bassist Nils Kugelmann and drummer Amir Bresler. Together they create an energetic and deeply interactive sound, shaped by intricate interplay, improvisation and a shared sense of musical exploration.

“A deeply soothing, downtempo affair. lyrical melodics and sweeping, cinematic arrangements.”
— Jazzwise

“Confirmed why everyone is raving about this pianist and band…. no surprise then that they received the ‘Ensemble of the Year’ accolade at the 2024 German Jazz Awards… it’s safe to say that she and her quartet are going to be making waves for the foreseeable future.”
— UK Jazz News