The original groove masters reunite — and Bavaria will never be the same.
Every year since 1970, the German town of Burghausen has hosted one of the world's biggest jazz festivals. During Burghausen International Jazz Week, the town becomes a "Bavarian jazz mecca": visitors from all over the world join residents to enjoy wonderful jazz performances in the colorful frenzy that grips the town packed with spectators and musicians. One of the artists featured in 2019 was The Earth, Wind & Fire Experience. In this concert, guitarist, composer and musical director Al McKay performs his timeless disco and soul hits. Joined by 7 of the 13 original members of Earth, Wind & Fire, he revives "Boogie Wonderland" and "September" from his world tour.
Practical Effects
Seven original members, zero backing tracks
Production
Bavarian jazz festival energy is unmatched
Sound
That EWF horn section still hits different
Director
Michael Peter
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Burghausen International Jazz Week has run since 1970, making this small Bavarian town a pilgrimage site for jazz and funk devotees worldwide. The festival's 'colorful frenzy' reputation is earned.
Al McKay co-wrote 'September' and 'Boogie Wonderland' — this isn't a tribute act, it's the architect playing his own blueprints with the original construction crew.
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