Cologne 75


The story behind the historic Cologne Concert of 1975, the musical journey of Vera Brandes and Keith Jarrett.


"Cologne 75" tells the story of Keith Jarrett's Cologne Concert in January 1975, one of the best-selling jazz albums in history. Vera Brandes, a young and rebellious high school student, risks everything to bring musician Keith Jarrett to Cologne. Despite the wishes of her conservative family, Brandes rents the Cologne Opera House at her own risk and calls Jarrett for the concert. This concert faces the danger of failure until the very end. However, thanks to Brandes' faith and Jarrett's talent, the concert turns into a success and becomes a record under the name "The Köln Concert". This album is considered one of the most popular works of art of the 20th century.

The film invites viewers to a story that pushes the boundaries of the power of music, passion, and perseverance. Cologne 75 tells viewers about the challenges of reaching their dreams and the universal language of music.

The film was shot in the city of Cologne, Germany.