Out on the Rim

Hans Koller is a renowned jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, born in Landshut, Germany, and based in London since 1991. With a musical lineage—his father was a jazz-loving Lutheran pastor and his mother a music teacher—Koller's journey in music began early. He has since created a substantial body of over 70 original compositions, recorded in sixteen critically acclaimed albums. Koller's work is celebrated for its intelligence and vivacity, often compared to jazz greats like George Russell and Gil Evans. His projects, such as the Charlie Parker-themed "Word from Bird," showcase his ability to blend mind and body in music, making him a standout in the jazz world. Whether leading his own ensembles like Free Sound and International Brass Company or collaborating with fellow musicians, Koller's contributions to jazz are both innovative and deeply rooted in tradition.