XJAZZ! Weekender Day 3
Festsaal Kreuzberg, Berlin
This night happened — Sat 30 May
Best Works, SHUSH and XJAZZ
Press play
Who was billed10 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Renate, Sat 24 Octmoe.
- next: Gretchen, Fri 23 OctAllynx
- Daniel Best
- Yoofee
- Ken Okuda
- Orlando Rosé
- next: AMT, Sat 7 Novyungfya
- Moses Yoofee Trio - Record Release
- Charlotte Colace
- next: Gretchen, Sun 13 DecSean Steinfeger
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
29 of the 45 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Ken Okuda and Orlando Rosé — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 4 Dec 2025.
- Allynx and Sean Steinfeger — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 10 Apr 2026.
- moe. and Ken Okuda — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 11 Oct 2025.
- Allynx and Daniel Best — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
- Ken Okuda and Sean Steinfeger — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
- moe. and Sean Steinfeger — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
- moe. and Allynx — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
- moe. and Daniel Best — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
- Allynx and Ken Okuda — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
- Daniel Best and Sean Steinfeger — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
- Daniel Best and Ken Okuda — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
- Ken Okuda and yungfya — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
- Orlando Rosé and yungfya — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
- Yoofee and yungfya — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
- Yoofee and Ken Okuda — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
- Yoofee and Orlando Rosé — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 May 2026.
Who they are
“A globetrotter at heart (originally from Sudan, raised in the UAE & lived in the US, Malaysia, Sweden & Germany), I've traveled the world pursuing the magical feeling only dancefloors can exude; a search that proved to me that regardless of where you are: genres don't matter.”
their own biography
the whole biography
A globetrotter at heart (originally from Sudan, raised in the UAE & lived in the US, Malaysia, Sweden & Germany), I've traveled the world pursuing the magical feeling only dancefloors can exude; a search that proved to me that regardless of where you are: genres don't matter. What matters is the feeling the music gives, the energy/soul you put into it & the space as a participant in the collective experience; be it as a dancer, dj or organiser. This heavily informs my taste and selections that I explore through my sets as well as the curation of the projects I organise: as a resident radio host at Berlin’s online radio station Refuge Worldwide, as a co-host of 'Endless Groove' (a non-profit Loft inspired community driven party based in Stockholm & Berlin), initiator of 'Black Is...' (gender-inclusive platform supporting BIPOC voices based in Berlin & Amsterdam) & founder of ‘Wild Combination’ (a Berlin multi collective showcase benefitting essential causes), as well as the curation of my bi-monthly VIBRATIO)))NS mix series.Recently at Lark, Mom's Limousine Service, Renate · often with Afrodisiac, Organza, elliephunk, none of them here that night
Recently at Panke, Gretchen, Crack Bellmer · often with Yannick Nolting (Bass), Hosted by Outernationals, Doron Segal (Keys), none of them here that night
“At a time when DJing is less about connecting with music lovers and more about branding, play counts and frequent flyer miles, Daniel W. Best’s approach is so straightforward that it’s almost groundbreaking: an egoless passion, a fine-tuned ear and most important, an open mind with good taste.”
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At a time when DJing is less about connecting with music lovers and more about branding, play counts and frequent flyer miles, Daniel W. Best’s approach is so straightforward that it’s almost groundbreaking: an egoless passion, a fine-tuned ear and most important, an open mind with good taste. Although he prefers to call himself a music activist rather than a DJ, Best has over two decades of experience behind the decks, getting crowds onto their feet whether he plays Jazz, Soul, Reggae, Rare Groove, Disco or House – sometimes all within the same set, always on vinyl. Rooted in Berlin for over 15 years, he has established residencies at Cookies and Tausend and organizes a variety of special parties and one-off events. But his DJing is only one aspect of his musical credibility: he runs his own company Best Works, which serves as a powerhouse for booking, artist and event management and publishing, representing an array of talent including Jazzanova Live feat. Paul Randolph, Mop Mop, Nôze & Band, Samúel Jón Samúelsson Big Band, Fetsum, William Adamson, Kyodai, André Lodemann, Vidis, Clé, Christian Prommer, Alex Barck among many others. Bringing professionalism to partying, Best is responsible for some of Berlin’s most successful events, including Kaleideskop, which pairs Jazzanova’s DJ team with top names from around the world such as Masters at Work, Carl Craig and Metro Area, as well as Dixon’s now defunct club night Innercity held at Weekend, and the oldschool House party Washing Machine which has been running in Berlin for over 10 years at different clubs and which finally arrived at Kater Holzig and Panorama Bar. Aside from all this, Daniel has proven his A&R prowess, most notable with his two labels Best Seven Records – a Sonar Kollektiv imprint focusing on Reggae and Soul sounds – and Best Works Records, together with André Lodemann focusing on House music. His three Best Seven Selections compilations have earned praise for their classic yet contemporary angle on Reggae, and his Polish Jazz compilation for Jazzanova Compost Records showed his ear for the obscure. Best’s most recent focus is G.I. Disco, a name that encompasses a DJ duo along with Berliner Hip Hop DJ Kalle Kuts, the aforementioned club night, a compilation released by legendary London label BBE, and the temporary exhibition „From G.I Blues to G.I. Disco“ at the Allied Museum. Last but not least, Best and Kalle Kuts have brought their concept to some of Europe’s top clubs including Bob Beaman (Munich), Prater Sauna (Vienna) and Zukunft (Zurich).Their RA profile lists BBE and Best Works Records.Last at Humboldthain Club in Feb · often with Eddy Ramich, Tom Kutsche, Marian Tone, none of them here that night
often with D’Monk, none of them here that night
“Influenced by selectors like Theo Parrish and Sassy J, Ken Okuda aims to take the artform of cross-genre DJing into the modern day.”
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Influenced by selectors like Theo Parrish and Sassy J, Ken Okuda aims to take the artform of cross-genre DJing into the modern day. With a dedication to spinning vinyl and a keen ear for contemporary sounds, his sets move in all directions.Recently at Bar Neun, arkaoda Berlin, 90mil · often with Femdelic, Cassie Kinoshi, D'Monk, none of them here that night
“Orlando Rosé (he/him) is a keys player, producer and DJ based in Berlin.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Orlando Rosé (he/him) is a keys player, producer and DJ based in Berlin. He is co-founder of the SHUSH collective and the Pinewax label family. He releases music on his own as well as through several projects, being half of the producer duo dibou and collaborating with artists such as Yasmin Umay, D’Monk, GEEGEE, uyulala and Andrea Stefano. He contributes to THF Radio, hosting a monthly program showcasing local talents of the Berlin scene and beyond.Last at Bar Neun in May · often with D'Monk, Steven Julien, Lakuti, none of them here that night
“sonically varied yet primal as ever, her highly percussive, bass heavy sound is an ode to her UK roots. where club music meets the avant-garde in textured blends of dubstep, techno, footwork and dnb. the Femme Bass Mafia affiliate & AAJA music resident has performed at Berlin Atonal, CTM & Outlook, venues including Berghain, La Machine & Tresor, and has featured shows on NTS, Rinse & Kindred beyond her passion for the craft, her ever present energy and aptitude for storytelling radiates far beyond the booth, creating a sense of connection that unites crowds and pushes underground culture forward”
their own biography
Their RA profile lists Raiders.Recently at Studio1111, Giri, OXI · often with Hello Sasy, Hekt, Tracey, none of them here that night
Recently at Sonnenraum, Gretchen, arkaoda Berlin · often with Stella and The Longos, Stella Zekri, Kelvin Sholar, none of them here that night
Recently at Gretchen, Bulbul Berlin · often with Opening DJ-Set by, rines, Doron Segal (Keys), none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Opening DJ-Set by6 with Sean Steinfeger and 3 with Allynx
- Hosted by Outernationals5 with Allynx and 3 with Sean Steinfeger
- Yannick Nolting (Bass)5 with Allynx and 3 with Sean Steinfeger
- Doron Segal (Keys)3 with Allynx and 3 with Sean Steinfeger
- Eddy Ramich2 with Allynx and 2 with Daniel Best
- Marian Tone2 with Daniel Best and 2 with Sean Steinfeger
- Nir Sabag (Drums)2 with Allynx and 2 with Sean Steinfeger
- D'Monk2 with Ken Okuda and 1 with Orlando Rosé
The room
Festsaal Kreuzberg — 40 events and 331 distinct artists since Sep 2025.
Who put it on
Best Works — 7 events and 38 artists since Sep 2025.
SHUSH — 11 events and 35 artists since Sep 2025.
XJAZZ — 10 events and 45 artists since Sep 2025.