b3

Jazz ’n’ Rock ’n’ Blues ’n’ Pop. – Groovy, emotional, and full of musical spirit.

Since 2013, the Berlin-based band b3 has been known for a distinctive sound that blends jazz, rock, blues, and pop. The project is driven by keyboardist and producer Andreas Hommelsheim and drummer Lutz Halfter; the two have shared a close musical bond for decades and have developed a unique style with b3.

With their current album, “THE NEXT STEP!“, b3 presents their most personal and versatile production to date. The songs combine catchy melodies, powerful grooves, and emotional depth with virtuosic interplay, telling stories of new beginnings, change, and the joy of living.

Their album release concerts at Berlin’s Zig Zag Jazz Club were completely sold out on both nights, thrilling audiences and the press alike.

For their 2027 tour, b3 plans to perform both as a quartet and with an expanded lineup.

b3 mastermind Andreas Hommelsheim has played with artists such as Alphonse Mouzon, John Lee, and Gerry Brown; shared the stage with Kool & the Gang; and worked with stars like Nena, Nina Hagen, Jan Delay, Smudo, Max Raabe, Ofra Haza, Ute Lemper, and Jennifer Rush. As the musical director for the German versions of countless famous film productions, he has collaborated with figures such as Andrew Lloyd Webber and Hans Zimmer. He received a Gold Record as the producer of the original German soundtrack for *The Lion King*.

Drummer Lutz Halfter studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, among other institutions; worked with numerous Berlin orchestras (including the Berlin Philharmonic under Herbert von Karajan) and theaters; and has drummed for artists such as Jocelyn B. Smith and Precious Wilson. He has been sharing the stage with Hommelsheim since the 1970s.