Following his peaceful passing in October 2025, jazz legend Klaus Doldinger—after more than 70 years on stage—left behind an artistic void unlike that of any other German composer or jazz musician. To mark the occasion of his 90th birthday, his world-famous band Passport, in its magnificent lineup, is going back on tour to bid a fitting farewell to their longtime friend and mentor: with a new show that will carry on his music and life’s work. With a new show that will carry on his music and life’s work. In this unique experience, Passport celebrates Klaus’s life and work, guiding the audience through the history of his decades-long success with never-before-seen footage. Now led by the multiple Grammy-nominated and Jazz Echo Award-winning trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Joo Kraus, the band remains true to itself and is also supported by a special guest from Klaus’s past….
Joo Kraus – Trumpet
Michael Hornek – keyboards
Ferdinand Kirner – guitar
Patrick Scales – bass
Ernst Ströer – Percussion
Biboul Darouiche – Percusssion
Christian Lettner – drums