JONPRIML is a quintet from Essen that blends modern jazz with urban energy – accessible, multi-layered, and always with a touch of Ruhr area charm. The band combines technical finesse with a deep joy of playing that shines through both live and on record. The result: music that doesn’t shy away from complex arrangements but still hits you in the gut – not just the head.
Following the release of their debut album and accompanying singles, JONPRIML has made a name for themselves in the scene – among jazz enthusiasts who appreciate rich detail as well as a younger audience drawn to beats and stage presence. The band regularly collaborates with guests from the local music scene – ranging from rap to soul – creating an open sound that deliberately sidesteps genre boundaries.
Live, JONPRIML captivates with intense presence: sometimes instrumental and powerful, sometimes with vocal features and freestyle elements – always honest, always real. It’s not a show concept, but a musical conversation that constantly evolves.
JONPRIML stands for a new kind of jazz that refuses to wear blinders and instead seeks connection – musically and personally. A sound that lives, rather than just functions.
