"Respecting tradition, shaping a new sound!"

Led by Eldar Tsalikov and Carlos Santana, the Jungle Jazz Band has earned acclaim across Europe, performing at jazz festivals, swing dance events, and as the resident ensemble for prestigious theater productions. Their collaborations with prominent artists like Olivier Franc and Meschiya Lake highlight their position as one of Europe’s leading traditional jazz ensembles. From classic compositions to creative new interpretations, the Jungle Jazz Band brings unmatched elegance, precision, and energy to their performances.

Meet the Band

Laurent Humeau playing trumpet for The Jungle Jazz Band, inspired by New Orleans jazz greats.
Laurent Humeau

Trumpet

Laurent started playing guitar at an early age with his father, fell in love with the music of New Orleans and taught himself soprano saxophone and clarinet. Today it is the trumpet with which he continues to develop his musicality.

Eldar Tsalikov with a clarinet, alto saxophone, and vocals for The Jungle Jazz Band in Berlin, a top male jazz singer in Europe.
Eldar Tsalikov

Clarinet, Vocals

Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Vocals, This young talent, who comes from a family of musicians and was awarded by the Jazz Institute Berlin in 2014, studied Alto Saxophone and Clarinet, both in classical and jazz music. He quickly became an active member of the jazz and swing scene in Berlin, expanding his virtuosity in all kinds of genres.

Carlos Santana playing trombone and piano with The Jungle Jazz Band, reviving Jelly Roll Morton’s legacy.
Carlos Santana

Trombone, Piano, Vocals

Trombone, Piano, Vocals, Classically trained on piano as a child, this self-taught multi-instrumentalist brings the works of Jelly Roll Morton and Kid Ory back to life, traveling back and forth from New Orleans to Berlin and throughout Europe, playing the hottest jazz on both piano and trombone.

Thomas Dekas with a gypsy jazz guitar and tenor banjo, delivering the best rhythm for The Jungle Jazz Band.
Thomas Dekas

Banjo

A native of South Tyrol, he began playing the guitar at a young age. He is a dynamic multi-talent and plays both gypsy jazz guitar and tenor banjo. His musical influences are an asset to the band and he makes the rhythm section rock solid. Thomas can play from the sweetest to the rawest hot jazz, always surrounded by the warmth of southern sunsets.

Ben Lehmann performing bass for The Jungle Jazz Band, a key member of Berlin's jazz scene.
Ben Lehmann

Double Bass

Born and raised in Berlin, Ben has been a very active member in various music scenes. Coming from a musical family, he brings his talents to both the swing and modern jazz worlds with ease and a smile.

François Perdriau playing vintage jazz drums, inspired by Baby Dodds, for The Jungle Jazz Band, best drummer in that hot jazz style.
François Perdriau

Drums

Multi-instrumentalist, Taught in the beginning by a traditional master drummer in Mali, and inspired by the very first great jazz drummer Baby Dodds, François brings the origins of drumming back into the band with the original instrumentation of bass drum, snare, cymbals, wood block and bell.