Name: State Youth Jazz Orchestra Brandenburg: Thank you, Jiggs!
Start: 2026-10-31T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-31T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Schinkelhalle

A Farewell with Great Swing Gesture at the Schinkelhalle

The State Youth Jazz Orchestra Brandenburg invites you to a special concert evening on October 31, 2026, in Potsdam: Thank you, Jiggs! In the Schinkelhalle in Schiffbauergasse, jazz historical depth meets the energy of a young regional ensemble, which bids farewell to its long-time bandleader Jiggs Whigham with a farewell concert. The program promises a musical overview through jazz history and features works by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and Jiggs Whigham himself. ([reiseland-brandenburg.de](https://www.reiseland-brandenburg.de/veranstaltung/potsdam/landesjugendjazzorchester-brandenburg-thank-you-jiggs/))

A Tribute to a Jazz Legend

Jiggs Whigham is one of the defining figures in jazz: He has shared the stage with Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Stan Kenton, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and has shaped jazz youth in Germany for decades. For the LaJJazzO Brandenburg, he was a mentor, artistic driving force, and defining personality for almost 20 years. The orchestra honors this time together with a concert that brings together memory, precision, and joy of playing. ([reiseland-brandenburg.de](https://www.reiseland-brandenburg.de/veranstaltung/potsdam/landesjugendjazzorchester-brandenburg-thank-you-jiggs/))

Big Band Sound with History and Present

Anyone who loves the live atmosphere of a strong jazz formation will find exactly that here: precise brass arrangements, powerful orchestration, and solos with personality. The LaJJazzO Brandenburg is regarded as a support project for young jazz musicians in the state of Brandenburg; in the past, the ensemble under Whigham's leadership has already been awarded 1st prize at the selection orchestra competition. It is precisely this mix of young talents and great tradition that makes the concert experience in Potsdam so appealing. ([reiseland-brandenburg.de](https://www.reiseland-brandenburg.de/veranstaltung/potsdam/landesjugendjazzorchester-brandenburg-thank-you-jiggs/))

The Schinkelhalle as a Stylish Setting

The Schinkelhalle in Schiffbauergasse is one of the prominent cultural venues in Potsdam. The historic building provides an acoustically and atmospherically exciting framework for live jazz in the art and culture quarter. The location near Tiefem See, the cultural surroundings of Schiffbauergasse, and good access by tram and regional train ensure a relaxed concert visit. Parking spaces and accessible parking spaces are located around Schiffbauergasse, including at the Contipark parking garage and at Schirrhof. ([schiffbauergasse.de](https://schiffbauergasse.de/location/schinkelhalle?utm_source=openai))

Tickets, Arrival and Admission Experience

According to the event page, the concert begins on October 31, 2026, at 7:00 PM and ends around 9:00 PM. The ticket price is 16 euros regular and 8 euros reduced. For visitors, this means: a clearly planable autumn evening filled with musical substance and a strong emotional connection between farewell, gratitude, and jazzy presence. ([reiseland-brandenburg.de](https://www.reiseland-brandenburg.de/veranstaltung/potsdam/landesjugendjazzorchester-brandenburg-thank-you-jiggs/))

Conclusion: Thank you, Jiggs! will become an evening for jazz fans, big band lovers, and all those seeking an intense live experience with character in Potsdam. The Schinkelhalle provides the appropriate framework for a dignified farewell and a sound-rich look into the future of the Brandenburg jazz youth. Those who want to experience this moment should mark the date on their calendars. ([reiseland-brandenburg.de](https://www.reiseland-brandenburg.de/veranstaltung/potsdam/landesjugendjazzorchester-brandenburg-thank-you-jiggs/))