Martin Luther’s thesis in 1517 was the beginning of the Reformation- an event which has a world-historical significance in its impact on politics, religion, culture and society. In 2017 the Reformation Jubilee is celebrated nationwide with a variety of events. The BuJazzO is also participating in this 500th anniversary. The focus is on the setting and interpretation of selected Luther texts and chorales. The 10-piece vocal ensemble of the BuJazzO is an integral part of this program. As an artistic director, a personality has been found who has both experience in the composition, arrangement and direction of a big band, as well as in the field of composition and arrangement of church music, in order to create something new and unique for the Luther Jubilee year. Villmow, himself a saxophonist, has the right mixture of education and many years of experience in composing and directing choirs and big bands.
