Berlin’s “Quasimodo” Club: Where Music Was Music
Half a century ago, this venue in the Charlottenburg borough was taken over by an Italian expatriate. It quickly became one of the most important live music clubs in Germany.
In 1975, Giorgio Carioti, a love-struck expatriate, moved to West Berlin from Genoa, Italy. The city, surrounded by a big Wall, offered him an opportunity to pursue his passion for high-quality music. In 1975, he transformed a pub in Charlottenburg, a posh district of Berlin, into a venue named "Quasimodo". Carioti's goal was to host world-class Jazz artists, and his venue soon became one of the most important real music oases in Germany, particularly in Berlin.
Notable performers such as Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby Byrd, Maceo Parker, Alphonse Mouzon, Arturo Sandoval, Michel Petrucciani, Roy Ayers, and many more graced the "Quasimodo" stage over the decades. The venue, now operated by Booker from Galicia, has faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but remains a beloved destination for music enthusiasts.
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