Sinti jazz · Swing · Composition
Romani Weiss is one of the artists who shape melodic Sinti jazz with heart, skill and authenticity. Growing up in Berlin's Wedding district and musically guided by his cousin, the world-renowned jazz violinist Martin Weiss, he developed a style early on that remains his musical signature to this day.
Even in his early years, Romani Weiss earned an outstanding reputation in the Berlin jazz clubs, an insider tip for connoisseurs and a musician who moves the listener from the very first note.
From 1978, as a member of the Häns'che Weiss Quintet, Romani was a fixture of the German jazz scene. An early milestone was his performance at the first Sinti music festival in Darmstadt.
Over the course of his career, Romani Weiss met many outstanding artists. Especially formative were his performances and musical encounters with Kosta Lukács, Stéphane Grappelli and Benny Goodman, exceptional moments that brought him on stage with some of the most important figures in jazz.
“A sound that touches, and stays.”
Romani Weiss stands for melodic depth, technical precision and a warm, expressive touch. His music combines virtuosity with emotional openness and turns every performance into a personal experience.
As an arranger he has shaped numerous CD productions. His own compositions reveal a special creative versatility and musical expressiveness, reaching far beyond the boundaries of Sinti jazz.
Alongside his concert work, Romani Weiss has appeared in several television productions. Particularly notable is the ARD documentary Der lange Weg der Sinti und Roma (2021), honoured with the German Human Rights Film Award.
Under the working title “Der stille Philosoph” he is currently writing a book in which he sets down personal thoughts, life experiences and reflections. From this, musically accompanied readings are also emerging, together with violinist Hanna Bienert.
