Yannic Forster Trio
Yannic Forster Trio
German pianist and bandleader Yannic Forster has recently immersed himself in music from the Middle East. His melodic compositions reflect a deep attention to detail, taking the listener on a musical journey full of subtle surprises.
Inspired by artists such as Avishai Cohen, Shai Maestro, and Olivier Messiaen, he builds a musical bridge between the ancient East and the contemporary West. Drummer Damian de Muijnck and double bassist Zack Lober craft their rhythms with and around each other, creating intricate textures that form the foundation for the singing melody.
After releasing a single in 2020, their first EP followed in 2023. In 2025, they released their long-awaited debut album Waning Moon in collaboration with Denise Jannah – a collection of original compositions in which the trio explores a rich palette of colors, rhythms, and moods. The lyrics were written by Denise Jannah, while the compositions were created by Yannic Forster.
Yannic Forster – piano
Zack Lober – double bass
Damian de Muijnck – drums
Duo Scatz
Linda Ropa on vocals and Yannic Forster on piano make up the duo ‘Scatz.’ They met during their Master’s program at the Utrechts Conservatorium in the Netherlands. What brings them together is a shared passion for improvised music. In addition to some original pieces, they enjoy putting a personal twist on classic jazz repertoire, ranging from relaxed bossa nova to swinging blues and vibrant up-tempo jazz.
Linda Ropa – vocals
Yannic Forster – piano
Duo MY
Consisting of Spanish cellist and singer María Suárez and German
jazz pianist Yannic Forster. This duo fuses jazz, classical and world music. With Maria’s passion for
baroque and Yannic’s interest in Middle Eastern traditions, they explore boundaries in their
improvisations. The duo, born out of Yannic’s project, offers a unique journey, where they
combine award-winning talents and invite listeners into a world of harmonious
unification.
Yannic Forster – piano
María Suárez – cello
Duo Veraz
An experimental piano duo. In this video you hear a composition by Gemma, who is specialized in prepared piano. In this composition we experiment with different polyrhytms and a drone played with waxed nylon strings.
Gemma Luz Bosch – piano
Yannic Foster – piano