Winter & Lotz
Compositions and improvisations in contemporary jazz
Winter & Lotz
Niklas Winter (guitar, fx)
Mark Lotz (flutes, bansuri, fx)
A duo of Finnish guitarist Niklas Winter and Netherlands-based German flutist Mark Lotz.
In the summer of 2024, we performed together in Finland, an experience that felt both natural and deeply rewarding. Our interplay was intuitive, rooted in the moment, and led to those rare instances where communication and inspiration align effortlessly. We value these moments, where the music unfolds organically, shaped by mutual responsiveness.
Our repertoire consists mostly of our own compositions—modern jazz at its core, but open in approach, drawing influences from world music and contemporary classical traditions. The dialogue between us is central: fluid, dynamic, and always evolving. Without a fixed sequence, our short pieces merge spontaneously, shaped by the energy of the performance. Both audience and we as artists are carried by this exchange, making each concert a unique journey and experience.

Tour in the Lativia and Finland in May
We feel a strong urgency to bring this music to the stage. Performing live is essential —where the music truly comes to life, shaped by the moment, the space, and share our energy with the audience.
May 1st Riga, Masa
May 2nd Riga, Mdarbnika
May 3rd Liepaja, Jazzvalhalla
May 6th Turku, Art Chapel
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Press On Winter:
Tor Hammerø /Jazznyt (Norway)
“Winter has a fresh, modern sound. This is original and very exciting music and Niklas Winter Quartet has surely been a great experience at many festivals.”
Jörgen Östberg /Orkester Journalen (Sweden)
“Niklas Winter’s poetic playing shows great knowledge of improvisational skills.”
Hiroki Sugita/Jazz Life (Japan)
“In Winter’s playing listener can hear plainness and intelligence. Winter’s improvisations and harmonies look back to the history of jazz but also expresses the atmosphere of today.”
Press On Lotz:
Los Angeles Jazz Scene (USA)
“Mark Lotz is one of the world’s top jazz flute players.”
Concerto Magazine (Austria)
“One of the most outstanding virtuosos on the flute.”
Citizen Jazz (France)
“Mark Alban Lotz stands out as being one of the best improvising flautists of Europe.”
Band Members

Niklas Winter

Mark Lotz


