Stefan Rademacher

Stefan Rademacher (born 1961) is a German jazz bassist and educator currently serving as a lecturer at Folkwang University of the Arts (Faculty 1) since 2009. He also holds teaching positions at Hochschule der Künste Bern (since 1995) and Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf (since 2003), specializing in electric bass, jazz bass, and ensemble work.

• Primary Role: Jazz bassist and educator
• Institutions: Folkwang University of the Arts, Hochschule der Künste Bern, Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf
• Instrumental Expertise: Electric bass, acoustic bass guitar

Rademacher’s career spans performance, education, and concert curation. He transitioned from a medical background to become an internationally recognized musician, collaborating with legends like Billy Cobham, Randy Brecker, and George Duke. His research and teaching focus on Jazz Studies, Music Performance, and Ensemble Dynamics.

Notable Collaborations:

• Billy Cobham Band (1994–2007)
• Axel Fischbacher Group
• Christoph Spendel Group
• WDR Big Band, Bochumer Symphoniker (guest soloist)

He co-founded the jazzattack concert series in Krefeld (1997), hosting over 300 performances with national and international jazz artists. His educational background includes studying medicine (1982–1986) and acupuncture (1986) in Sri Lanka, alongside early music training.