Klangspot Nu Jazzical: The Label for Blended Classical & Jazz Music
Klangspot Nu Jazzical is a German Nu Jazz label imprint by Klangspot Recordings, dedicated to original music that explores the sophisticated intersection of classical elegance and jazz improvisation. The label provides a home for artists who blend genres, breathing new life into the Nu Jazz genre. It is curated by Sascha Bauer, Martin Grotzke, and Dirk Mahlstedt, who bring decades of industry experience to their selections.
Where jazz meets classical piano
"With Klangspot Nu Jazzical, we explore the sophisticated intersection of classical elegance and jazz improvisation. As a Nu Jazz label based in Germany, we are dedicated to original music that breathes new life into the genre. Curated by Sascha Bauer, Martin Grotzke and Dirk Mahlstedt, and backed by decades of industry experience, we offer a home for artists who dare to blend genres."
Sascha, Martin & Dirk
Label Management

Sascha Bauer
Sascha Bauer is the founder and Managing Director of Klangspot Recordings. With more than 500 releases across various genres, he combines his work as a music producer and playlist curator with a strong instinct for SEO, algorithms and digital music discovery.

Martin Grotzke
Martin Grotzke is Managing Director of Klangspot Recordings. He has worked as an Artist & Marketing Manager for various record labels for more than 15 years. In 2009, he founded his own label Groundunder Recordings, building a catalog of over 250 releases in ambient, lo-fi and disco house.

Dirk Mahlstedt
With over 25 years of music industry experience, Dirk Mahlstedt (former Edel:Kultur GM, KÜNSTLERHAFEN CEO since 2016) offers artist management and consulting services.
All Releases
Susanne Darre Finds the Quiet Heart of Christmas in “Mitt Hjerte Alltid Vanker”
A Rose in the Nordic Winter: Stein Austrud Reframes a Centuries-Old Christmas Carol
When December Turns Quiet: Tore W. Aas and the Nordic Warmth of “Desember”
Lennart Büchner – “Wexford Carol”: An Irish Christmas Tradition Reimagined for “In A Nu Jazzical Christmas Mood”
Florian Sitzmann – “Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier”: A Quiet Christmas Reflection in the Nu Jazzical Spirit
grosch – “Where The Lights Are Waiting”: A Quiet Winter Piano Moment from “In A Nu Jazzical Christmas Mood”
Stefania Surace – “In Quel Mezzo Inverno (In The Bleak Midwinter)”: A Quiet Christmas Classic in a Nu Jazzical Piano Setting
Dieter Falk – „Wie soll ich dich empfangen (Piano Version)“: Advent in seiner stillsten Form
Jonas Hoffmann – “Snowflakes”: A Gentle Nu Jazzical Winter Miniature on Klangspot Nu Jazzical
Rainer Oleak – Sparkling Lights: A Christmas Release with a Story Behind It
grosch – In Place of Words | Expressive Contemporary Solo Piano
grosch – “For The Time Being”: A Reflective Nu Jazzical Piano Moment Before the Album
Stein Austrud – Landscapes of the North: A Cinematic Piano Journey
Rikard From – “One Night in Umeå”: A Nordic Noir Piano Album Out Now on Klangspot Nu Jazzical
grosch – “Light Beyond The Valley”: Emotional Nu Jazzical Piano Out Now on Klangspot Nu Jazzical
Stein Austrud – Breath: An Organic Masterpiece of Ambient Nu-Jazz
grosch – “Step by Step”: Inspiring Neoclassical & Nu Jazz Piano for Focus, Calm and Quiet Progress
Rikard From – “One Night In Umeå – Part 10”: Nordic Noir Piano, Cinematic Stillness and the Final Chapter Before the Album
Stein Austrud – Light: A Luminous Journey Through Neoclassical Nu-Jazz
Rikard From – One Night In Umeå – Part 04: A Cinematic Nordic Noir Piano Journey
grosch – Coming Home: A Masterful Contemporary Solo Piano Journey
Rikard From – One Night In Umeå – Part 02: Cinematic Nordic Noir Solo Piano
Rainer Oleak – Passion: A Masterful Solo Piano Journey Between Classical and Jazz
Rainer Oleak – Fairytale: A Masterful Solo Piano Soundscape for Deep Focus
Uplifting Instrumental Piano Music by Becky Malmborg
Rainer Oleak – Frozen Memories: Cinematic Neoclassical Piano for Deep Reflection
Rainer Oleak – Passion – An Audiophile Masterpiece and New Album Teaser
Rikard From – Wishful: A Nordic Piano Masterpiece for the Quiet Moments of Winter
Sunrise on a Cloudless Morning: Becky Malmborg Review
Rikard From – Nu tändas tusen juleljus: A Swedish Piano Hymn for the Festival of Light
Rikard From – Get Me Through December: A Nordic Piano Hymn for the Darkest Month
De-Phazz Presents Octaves: The Ultimate Piano Collection Reinventing Nu-Jazz Classics
My Society Piano Cover: Ana Rebekah Revisits De-Phazz
Rikard From – Saw It On The Radio: A Nordic Noir Reinterpretation of a De-Phazz Classic
Cristian Vivaldi – Jazz Music: De-Phazz’s Nu-Jazz Anthem Reimagined for Solo Piano
Robert Gromotka – No Jive: A Cinematic Piano Reinvention of the De-Phazz Cult Classic
Sarah Watson & De-Phazz – The Mambo Craze: A Timeless Nu-Jazz Classic Reimagined for Piano
Becky Malmborg Under The Sun: Bright Nu Jazz Piano
Becky Malmborg Like a Lily Blossom: Piano Music Review
Rikard From – For Ever So Long: A 9-Minute Masterpiece of Nordic Noir & Nu Jazz
Playlists
Klangspot Nu Jazzical brings together jazz improvisation, classical influences and contemporary piano music within the Klangspot Recordings label family. Explore the releases above, including music by Rikard From and grosch, then continue listening with the Spotify playlists below.
Explore jazz, piano and crossover sounds
The embedded playlists provide listening routes through jazz and instrumental music curated by Klangspot. You can also browse our full playlist collection, visit Klangspot on Spotify, or explore our Apple Music playlists.
For atmospheric neoclassical piano, visit Klangspot Nu Classical. For laid-back lo-fi beats and chillhop, discover Chilled Bear Recordings.
Interested in releasing music with us?
Use the Contact & Demo Submission form on this page to introduce your project and share an audio link. We can then listen and assess its fit with Klangspot Nu Jazzical.

