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04.05.26 – ORCHESTRA PROJECT 

Just finished writing 10 orchestral scores with the music of David Bowie. What a ride! Can’t wait to play them together with @orkestphion and @svenratzke and his band under the baton of French conductor @nathanaeliselin ! We’ll be touring the Netherlands in june:
12/06 Muziekcentrum, Enschede
13/06 @stadsschouwburg_en_vereeniging
14/06 Orpheus, Apeldoorn
18/06 @deventerschouwburg
19/06 @musisenstadstheater

19.02.26 – Live in Berlin

Since 2011 I am returning happily to play at Kunstfabrik Schlot , where I experienced many memorable moments on stage. The concerts on Fridays and Saturdays are usually sold out. So if you want to join us, get your tickets under the following link: 

I will share the stage with my extraordinary colleagues, JazzEcho – winner André Nendza on the double bass and Erik Kooger from the Netherlands on drums. Their fantastic playing inspires me and the audience every time again. 

30.01.26 – Best Albums of 2025 All About Jazz

So great to be included in this list of amazing artists! Frank Housh from All About Jazz has chosen Rhythm Riot as one of the best albums of 2025.
“2025 was a great year for jazz. Below are my reviews for the year, from established artists like Brad Mehldau, John Scofield, and Celine McLorin Salvant to rising talents like Christian Pabst …” Click here to read the full article: All About Jazz

07.01.26 – Christian Pabst Trio live in Rome! 

The first concert of the new year will be a special one. I will perform in trio at Gregory’s Jazzclub, one of the iconic venues of Rome, on Monday, 12th of january 2026. Join us for a great evening in the eternal city. Francesco Pierotti will be on bass and Lorenzo on drums. Ci vediamo!

04.11.25 – Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik

I just found out that our album “RHYTHM RIOT” has been nominated for the Quarterly Critic’s Choice in Germany (Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik). Thanks to the jury for this wonderful recognition! We’re in very good company as you can see.

Big thanks to my label jazzsick records for making all of this possible! I’m looking at you André Nendza & Philipp van Endert 🙂

Also thanks to Arne Thamer from Backseat PR for the great promotion and of course to André & Erik for their outstanding musicianship and humour.

Shout out to the Loft Köln where we recorded our last two records with sound wizard Christian Heck. Always a big pleasure to record and play there!

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