Axel Zwingenberger met Niels von der Leyen for the first time in Hannover in 1996, when the then 17 years old Niels was featured at the "Swinging Hannover" festival. They became friends and kept regular contact about music. After some years in trading business, Niels became a professional musician who captivates the audience with his piano playing full of ideas. His music will get into your legs, especially when he plays for dancers. He likes to be accompanied by bass and drums. At The Hamburg Boogie Woogie Connection, he performed as a soloist.
Featured @ The Hamburg Boogie Woogie Connection: 2003, 2008, as a surprise guest 2012, 2013 and 2015