Dani's tips for May

Daniel Niedermann04-23-20261 min. read

My May tips are like a good piece of graffiti: full of color, full of energy, full of stories just waiting to be heard. I'm particularly looking forward to these musical splashes of color in May.

Thursday, May 7 - ZJO feat. Thomas Gansch

During his latest concert at Moods, Thomas Gansch stated that the role of artists in these turbulent times is to restore people's confidence and hope. He and the ZJO will certainly succeed in achieving this, as they celebrate the centenary of Miles Davis's birth and make the world a little more beautiful this evening.

Thursday, May 14 - Aaron Parks Little Big

Some music stays with you, touches you and brings colour to your life. You want to listen to it again and again. This is the kind of music that Aaron Parks creates. Seamlessly combining elements of modern jazz, indie rock and Eastern music styles, Parks creates a unique and personal sound. I'm really looking forward to it!

Sunday, May 17 - Samson Philipps & Special Guests

Last autumn, the Zurich duo won the audience award at the ZKB Jazz Prize Festival. Samson Philipp's performances bear some resemblance to DJ sets, as they play their set without interruption. Now they are launching their debut album "Once Upon a Now" at Moods and taking a big step towards their goal of re-establishing jazz in nightlife.

Thursday, May 28 - Elina Duni & Rob Luft

My next tip is another album release by a duo. This one is a little quieter and dreamier, though — or, as my dining companion Graziella would say, "simply beautiful". Join Elina Duni and Rob Luft at Moods as they take us on a journey through the worlds of jazz, chanson and Balkan traditions, creating a living magic.

Saturday, May 30 - V.I.P Metalheadz Session with Goldie

One party also made it into my May recommendations — thanks to Goldie. A true pioneer of drum and bass, Goldie cast a spell over me 30 years ago. He's now playing at Moods for the first time. I could be 20 again for one night — but whether my legs would like it is another matter!

Dani's May tips

  • 100 Jahre Miles Davis

    • Zurich Jazz Orchestra feat. Thomas Gansch

      JazzBig Band Jazz
    • Aaron Parks Little Big

      JazzContemporary Jazz
  • Album Release «Once Upon a Now»

    • Samson Philipps & Special Guests

      Jazz Modern CreativeContemporary JazzElectronic JazzGroove JazzNu-Jazz
  • Album Release «Reaching for the Moon»

    • Elina Duni & Rob Luft

      JazzVocal Jazz
  • JUR Records & Moods present

    • V.I.P. Metalheadz Session: Goldie (UK)

      Electronic / PartyPartyElectronic