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On 30 Dec 2014, the DOT released the long-awaited final administrative rule which fully implements Section 403 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2012 – the law authorizing musical instruments as carry-on baggage onboard US air carriers.

Magic Holidays, Everyone! and a meaningful 2015 — may the light brighten, concerts and audience grow richer, and joy sparkle! 2014 has been a busy year for The Bookbirds. While you may only noticed the redesign of our website, our code wizards worked hard to lay down the foundation for the tour calendar which will be implemented in January 2015. Stay tuned!

Steve Swell, in a recent interview for Avand Music News relayed to us about how he initially picked up the trombone along with his influences, the NY scene and history. Even his creative process and poetry! You'd better watch out for those "supergroups" in 2015. More announcements coming soon.

Going live today: Kato Bookbird’s beautiful, newly re-designed website, now offering more than ever. It has been a very busy summer of planning for Kato Bookbird, and from now on, you’ll be able to read news from all our musicians — including interviews, press releases — along with new exciting interactive feature elements.

Impressions from last summer's Chicago Jazz Festival "Neighborhood Nights" series featuring Michael Zerang's Blue Lights performance at the Logan Square Monument.

The Bookbirds have a beautiful, long-lasting experience with this Festival, as it happens with most people who decide to join it. Riccarda attended this annual happening first in 2010, and Ralf has been visiting it since 1989. It is also the place where they first met, at Pension Theresia, through their lovely friend Peter Wagner, who himself is attending the Konfrontationen since 1980. Without this Festival, there would be no Kato Bookbird, probably, at least not in this format. Reason why booking Michael Zerang to perform at this year's 35th edition, means so much for KB! Much love and gratitude to Hans Falb and Tobias Tobias Kulcsar for all their dedication and hard work. Now it's up to you, the public - to go and experience these amazing four days of festival about the power of music to inspire. All hail the Konfrontationen Team! Photo Copyright Elvira Faltermeier: