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David Giesel (*1996) is a drummer and composer from Basel and the founder of Larceny, formed in 2021. He studied in Stuttgart and currently pursues his master's at Jazzcampus Basel with mentors like Jeff Ballard and Larry Grenadier. As a versatile sideman, he’s worked with acts such as the Lukas Wögler and Simon Bremen Quartets, touring internationally. His playing is documented on several albums, and in 2021 he received the Deutschlandstipendium to support his band. Beyond performing, he teaches and has collaborated with artists including Philip Dizack and Jim McNeely.
www.davidgiesel.com
Julian Drach (*1998) is a saxophonist and composer based in Cologne. He studied in Stuttgart and Cologne, and focuses on musical clarity and emotional depth. As a soloist and collaborator, he has performed with Steffen Schorn, Kit Downes, and was part of the Bundesjazzorchester (2020–2023). In 2024, he won the Mitteldeutscher Jazzpreis and Leipzig’s Young Jazz Prize with his band KLSD. He’s active in Cologne’s jazz and improvisation scene, working in various ensembles and as an educator.
www.juliandrach.de
Moritz Langmaier (*2000) is a pianist and composer living in Stuttgart. He studied at the Stuttgart University of Music under teachers like Hubert Nuss and Christian Weidner. Moritz has played internationally with projects like EYRA, the Lukas Wögler Quartet, and Lisa Wilhelm Quartet. His stage experience includes collaborations with Jochen Rückert, Bob Mintzer, and Tamara Lukasheva. His music blends jazz traditions with modern sensibilities across various formats.
Jan Mikio Kappes (*1992) started with guitar before shifting to electric and then double bass. He studied jazz and popular music in Stuttgart and graduated in 2017. Jan performs widely across Germany and abroad, spanning modern jazz, experimental improvisation, and live hip-hop. His diverse musical background makes him a sought-after bassist in a range of settings.
Pauli Reinert Poulsen (*1986), originally from the Faroe Islands, blends rock roots with jazz complexity. He studied at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, earning the Outstanding Student Award, and later completed a master's in Stuttgart. Pauli’s style fuses progressive rock with improvisational jazz, performing across Europe, North and South America. At home, he leans into rock, while his international work highlights jazz influences. His music is energetic, boundary-pushing, and deeply rooted in both genres.
released on XJAZZ!MUSIC, November 2023.
Listen to the full album HERE.
The English word “larceny” is probably the most beautiful word for “theft” – and adopting harmonies
and making them sound new has always been the most beautiful “jazz standard.” The band “LARCENY” plays its own compositions throughout. Seemingly familiar, catchy melodies combine with modern sound patterns, the ideal of “beauty in music” remaining the leitmotif of these pieces. Each concert is guided by a dynamic arc of tension ranging from romantic-melancholic to powerful, energy-charged sounds.
The first album, “Crosscurrent” (XJAZZ!Music, Berlin), is inspired by a trip to the Faroe Islands and tells of becoming, passing away, and being. The compositions were written by all members of the music collective, which was founded in 2021 and has already achieved its first international successes. Among other things, the track “Cheap Sheep” has already been added to the music database of "Radio Swiss Jazz.“ The band was also part of the ”jazzahead! Clubnight" 2024 in Bremen and winner of the “Playground Competition” at the “jazzopen Stuttgart” 2025.
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