Caris Hermes (27) is a multi-award jazz bassist graduated from the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen. Supported by her mentor John Goldsby (WDR Big Band) and best connections in the german jazz scene, Caris has enjoyed a varied career as a performing artist and composer. Her debut EP “Human” was released in 2018 where she claimed a new role as a quartet bandleader at the sold out PENG-Festival in Essen. As a sidewoman, she currently performs 150 domestic and international shows per year.
Jazz@undesigned / Unit 5
2018Sparda-Jazzaward / Charlotte Illinger
2017Haestens Jazzaward / Charlotte Illinger
2016Sparda-Jazzaward / Pascal Bartoszak Quartet
Finals Junger Deutsche Jazzpreis / Pascal Bartoszak Quartet
2015Three nominations Jazzpreis Folkwang
2014WDR Jazzpreis ® / Jjo NRW
Twice JugendJazzt NRW
DEW 21-Förderpreis / Whole Step Quintet
2009-2013PROJECTS
Caris Hermes
Modern Jazz / Mainstream Jazz
DISCOGRAPHY
Human (EP)
Now available
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