Frederik Köster

Frederik Köster is a Professor of Jazz Trumpet at the Institute of Music (IfM) at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. Previously, he held a teaching position at the University of Music, Drama and Media in Hanover (2010–2018). He studied school music in Detmold and jazz trumpet/composition in Cologne. A renowned jazz artist, he has performed globally with renowned ensembles like the WDR Big Band and NDR Big Band, and collaborated with artists such as Randy Brecker and Nils Petter Molvaer. His discography includes nine albums under his name, earning critical acclaim and awards.

• Education: School Music (Detmold), Jazz Trumpet/Composition (Cologne)
• Research Interests: Jazz performance, improvisation, contemporary music, and interdisciplinary artistic collaboration.

Awards:

• ECHO JAZZ (2010/2017) - Instrumentalist of the Year (Brass)
• WDR Jazz Award (2010) - Improvisation
• Westfalen Jazz Prize (2013)

Key Projects: The Metamorphosis quartet, KLAENG jazz collective, and international tours supported by the Goethe Institute. Recent performances include collaborations with orchestras and festivals worldwide.