SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 7, 2025 - Experience timeless swing classics live at the Audi museum mobile this April
Jazz enthusiasts and swing lovers are in for a treat as the MONaco Big Band makes its long-anticipated debut at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt’s renowned jazz concert series. Scheduled for Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m., this electrifying performance will take place at the Audi museum mobile and promises to transport the audience to the golden era of jazz.
Bringing back the rhythm of the 1930s and 1940s
The MONaco Big Band is set to make its jazz series premiere at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt. Known for its dynamic stage presence and authentic arrangements, the ensemble will spotlight swing music from the 1930s and 1940s. Expect timeless tunes made famous by jazz icons such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman.
The upcoming performance is more than just a concert—it's a musical journey through jazz history. In addition to swing favorites, the band will perform classics from the 1920s and present modern jazz arrangements that blend nostalgia with a fresh sound.
Led by a seasoned jazz maestro
Since its inception, the big band has been under the direction of trombonist Gerd Fink, a former member of the orchestra fronted by swing and jazz musician Hugo Strasser. Fink’s impressive career includes collaborations with notable musical figures such as Udo Lindenberg, Max Greger, Dusko Goykovich, James Morrison, Howard Carpendale, and Ute Lemper.
His expertise and passion for jazz have shaped the band’s signature style—refined, vibrant, and deeply rooted in swing traditions. With Fink at the helm, the MONaco Big Band continues to honor the genre’s rich past while showcasing its continued relevance today.
From Munich with swing: the story behind MONaco
The group’s name and the way it is written reflect the big band’s origins as a project of the Musikbund von Ober- und Niederbayern, or MON for short, based in Munich. This respected music association, founded in 1953, represents hundreds of organized music groups and marching bands in Upper and Lower Bavaria.
The MONaco Big Band stands as a proud testament to this legacy, combining musical precision with the joyful spontaneity that defines swing.
Get your tickets now for a night of unforgettable jazz
Tickets for this exciting event are now available in the Audi ticket shop. Tickets for the MONaco Big Band concert on April 10 at 8 p.m. at the Audi museum mobile are now on sale for 25 euros (reduced price 20 euros).
To reserve your seat, visit the Audi ticket shop.
Whether you’re a longtime jazz fan or simply curious to experience the magic of live big band music, this concert is not to be missed.
Step into the swing era—reserve your seat today
Join Audi Forum Jazz for an unforgettable evening of music, history, and vibrant performance. Let the MONaco Big Band take you back in time with the unforgettable energy of swing.
Visit the Audi ticket shop here to secure your seat and be part of a musical celebration unlike any other.