Alle Räumlich-
keiten Westwerks sind barrierefrei
zu erreichen.
Westwerk wird freundlich unter-stützt von der Behörde für
Kultur u. Medien Hamburg.
Westwerk ist Mitglied im Clubkombinat Hamburg e.V.
… has been an active band for more than
15 years, playing the original compositions of Hughes, brought to life by the musicality, creativity, trust, and interplay of all three members.
Jörg Hochapfel possesses a deep love and fascination for music and art, evident in his virtuosic piano playing. His interests span genre, geography and history, encompassing Jazz, European and folk forms, performance art, art rock, and noise. Jörg's approach to the written material of Hosho delve deeper than mere inter-pretation, due to his dedication and contribution to the music. Jörg can also be heard in his own bands Hunger, Palais d’Amour, and Bruchgold
& Koralle as a composer, pianist, electronic musician, and singer.
Musicality, creativity, trust, and interplay.
Chad Popple began playing drums at age five and has continued studying percussion ceaselessly ever since, with interest and inspiration spanning the globe. Chad's profound understanding of Indian carnatic music, Persian tombak, Gamelan, and countless other sources have informed his musicality with a sophistication unlike any other. His background in hardcore, metal, and math rock sharpen his edginess on the drums.
John Hughes is a professional double bassist, residing in Hamburg, Germany. In addition to leading and collaborating with numerous bands and as a solo artist, John composes for small ensembles, and organizes concerts for Jazz and
free improvised music in Hamburg. John’s massive sound and boundless creativity inspire his bandmates and captivate the audience every time he takes the bandstand.