Ensemble 25 & Erik Truffaz

Ensemble 25 and Moods Summer Special

Erik Truffaz plays with a wide variety of his own formations and as a guest with other ensembles, but has also repeatedly collaborated with classical orchestras in Bordeaux, Lyon, Lausanne and Toulouse, among other places. In the past, Hermann Ostendarp, on the other hand, has frequently worked with musicians from a wide variety of musical genres, often with jazz musicians such as Iiro Rantala, Nat Su, Peter Herbolzheimer, Lucas Niggli and Rodrigo Botter Maio. Now, it is both a pleasure and an honour for him and Ensemble 25 that Erik Truffaz has accepted their invitation to collaborate on a joint project. The ensemble will be joined in this project by Truffaz&#x27;s pianist Estreilla Besson from Paris, percussionists, and a wind section, including trombonist Till Ostendarp and saxophonist Mirjam Scherrer. Free admission – voluntary contribution Ensemble 25 consists of dedicated young string players who already played together under the direction of Hermann Ostendarp in the youth orchestra ‘il mosaico’ during their school days, often in small ensembles. Ensemble 25 continues this tradition of playing in smaller ensembles, seeking to devote itself to a wide variety of styles and explore new avenues of programming. This is achieved through inspiring and challenging collaborations with guest musicians and special soloists. Concert location: Citykirche Offener St. Jakob, Stauffacherstrasse 34, 8004 Zürich

Trumpet

Leitung

Saxophon

Trombone

Piano

James Gruntz

«Blink Twice»

Just over ten years ago, James Gruntz burst onto the Swiss music scene with his funk-pop hit, &#x27;Heart Keeps Dancing&#x27;. A lot has happened since then: From Swiss Music Awards and chart positions to sold-out concerts, Gruntz has established himself as one of the best-known voices in Swiss pop. Now, James Gruntz is back with new music and a new band. With &quot;Blink Twice&quot;, the exceptional Swiss artist continues on his successful path. His trademark? Great, stripped-back songs sung in such a gentle voice that you never want to leave this weightless world of sound. Gruntz&#x27;s handling of his voice is unique and unmistakable. Get ready for a soulful, spherical evening. This concert has been organised in collaboration with our main sponsor, Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB). If you have a ZKB customer card, you can purchase your ticket at half price.

Vocals

Keyboards

Bass

Guitar

Drum Kit

Zero T (UK) / The North Quarter / Metalheadz / V-Recordings / Dispatch

V.I.P. Session by JUR Records

JUR Records invites you to the V.I.P. Session: Get ready for a wild dance night with renowned DJs and a hefty dose of Drum’n’Bass! Hailing from Ireland, Zero T is one of the artists carrying on the legacy of drum &amp; bass through an impressive discography. From Metalheadz to Grid Recordings, from V Recordings to Sofa Sound, from CIA to The North Quarter, Zero T transcends the boundaries of time, genres and countries. You could say that the artist we used to call Zero Tolerance no longer has anything to prove, and yet each of his new releases remains a masterpiece. Calibre, Goldie, Alix Perez, Villem, Need For Mirrors or Phase are some of the people he has made tracks with. And these are just some of the collaborations he has done in a career spanning more than two decades. Lately, he may have stood out among all the big names chosen to remix the famous “The Journey Man” by Goldie. His version of “Truth” left no one indifferent. A talented artist, a music lover and a hard worker. That&#x27;s how we can define Zero T. Also on the decks, as always, the locals DJs from JUR Records.

Disk Jockey

Alina Amuri

Alina Amuri&#x27;s lyrics bring back faith in the good, and her music makes dancing inevitable. An unforgettably warm and wonderfully versatile voice that tells of the journey back to her birthplace of Kinshasa, back to the roots of her family. Her latest album &quot;Back To You&quot; sounds like a liberation. The songs are sweet with catchy choruses and full of positive vibes! Alina was selected as best talent by SRF 3 and won the Swiss Live Talent Award with her previous album &quot;Chasing Traces&quot;. - Duration of the concert: 50-65 minutes - Kids of all ages are welcome. - We will keep the volume at a reasonable level, but we do recommend hearing protection for the little ones. - Children under the age of 12 can attend the concert free of charge, but we ask that they reserve a free ticket in the system. - Teenagers between the ages of 12 and 16 pay half price. - Can&#x27;t afford a ticket? Send us an email at info@moods.ch.

Flute

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam - Special: Zürich Jazz Kollektiv

Saisoneröffnung

The JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam offers an important platform for the Swiss jazz jam scene. After the musical opening of the jam band, lively and exciting sound conversations begin between musicians who spontaneously meet on stage, reflecting the diversity of jazz in all its facets. The JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam is supported by the non-profit association JazzBaragge. There is no presale for JazzBaragge, only box office.

Tenorsaxophon

Sopransaxophon

Altsaxophon

Gaye Su Akyol

Schauspielhaus, jazzhane & Moods present

Turkish singer Gaye Su Akyol plays concerts all over the world - from New York to Tokyo. The Schauspielhaus, jazzhane and Moods are joining forces to present her biggest Swiss concert to date in the Schiffbau Halle to celebrate the start of Pınar Karabulut and Rafael Sanchez&#x27;s new season. Influenced by Anatolian sounds and psychedelic rock, Akyol&#x27;s songs create nothing less than a completely original Dionysian soundscape that touches bodies and minds in equal measure. All-time classic and a tip: İstikrarlı Hayal Hakikattir. Admission from 6 years. People between the ages of 6 and 14 may attend the concert if accompanied by a parent or guardian. The concert takes place in the Schiffbauhalle in front of a standing audience.

BaianaSystem

Adalu & Moods present at Rote Fabrik

BaianaSystem is bringing the &quot;Lundu Rock Show&quot; to Europe for the first time, celebrating its Afro-rock roots. This show combines the albums &quot;O Futuro Não Demora&quot; (2019) and the new &quot;O Mundo Dá Voltas&quot; (2025). The tour starts in September and includes ten shows in various European countries. The &quot;Lundu Rock Show&quot; presents the group in its folkloric and rock form, bringing together the traditions of Afro-Bahian music with Brazilian pop culture. The line-up remains unchanged from the previous tour and includes musicians such as Russo Passapusso and Roberto Barreto. Lead singer Passapusso describes the show as an artistic movement that updates and urbanizes Brazil&#x27;s African musical roots. Lundu, a cultural manifestation of African origin, is reinterpreted and fused with the group&#x27;s characters. BaianaSystem, founded in 2009, has released several albums and performs internationally, including at renowned festivals in Europe and Brazil. Their music combines Afro-Brazilian rhythms, rock, pop and other forms of cultural expression. Concert location: Rote Fabrik, Aktionshalle, Seestrasse 395, 8038 Zürich

Maurice Storrer Quartet

The Maurice Storrer Quartet celebrates contemporary jazz that draws on the tension between form and freedom. At the heart of their music is dialogue: open, courageous, and always flowing. Every moment is carefully thought out, and played anew—with a clear reference to jazz tradition, while also reaching beyond stylistic borders. Their music challenges listeners, never stands still, and thrives on the immediacy of sound.

Ace Ross

Ace Ross is the alter ego of drummer and producer Arthur Routaboul, who is active in various up-and-coming contemporary music ensembles and jazz bands. Ace Ross boldly combines live jazz and modern production, creating an innovative and captivating musical experience influenced by bands such as corto.alto and Nubiyan Twist.

Ramzi Hammad & RH Collective

Drummer and composer Ramzi Hammad combines the Middle Eastern rhythms of his heritage with modern jazz in his music. Hammad&#x27;s life is reflected in his sound. Brought to life by the collective, his Palestinian roots, his jazz studies at the Zurich University of the Arts, and his fondness for the London jazz scene merge into a greater whole.

Samson Philipps

Samson Philipps is a duo consisting of drummer Samuel Schmassmann and keyboardist Philipp Bucholtz. While their music is rooted in nu jazz, they also incorporate elements of drum ‘n’ bass, trip hop, funk, psychedelia, and ambient, creating a driving, yet dreamy sound.

Percussion

Mundus

The Trio Mundus creates a powerful yet melancholic sound, drawing on influences from groove, contemporary jazz and hip-hop. Victor Decamp&#x27;s compositions act as a musical diary, capturing the feeling of being at home amidst moments of loneliness and intensity. This is music that never fails to surprise.

alpha-ray

alpha-ray describe their music as &quot;trip-hop-inspired, jazz-influenced, synthesiser-backed hybrid pop&quot; – and you can hear that influence. The quartet combines lyrical and intimate storytelling with electronic sounds and beats. The result is an intense yet gentle musical mix that reflects the contrasts of life.

Electronics

Hammond organ

JazzBaragge Wedensday Jam

ZKB Jazzpreis Festival @ JazzBaragge

ZKB Jazzpreis Finale

Who will win the ZKB Jazz Prize 2025? The finalists will be announced on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Marie Krüttli Trio

Jurykonzert

The Marie Krüttli Trio captivates audiences with its bold style, distinctive aesthetic and virtuoso performances. They create music that evokes vivid, cinematic images. Drawing inspiration from love, time and nature, the trio blends dreamlike passages with earthy rhythms. Their latest album, Scoria, released in 2024 by Intakt, celebrates this duality.

Hutchinson – Grissett – le Flemming

All three have been performing on stage for decades, have played with various jazz greats, have shaped the scene with their work – and each one would be a force to be reckoned with as a solo artist. For the ZKB Jazz Prize Festival, they have now formed a trio that is truly one of a kind. A genuine jazz supergroup that will bring the ZKB Jazz Prize Festival to a fitting close.

La Yegros

La Yegros is considered the queen of nu-cumbia. Traditions from her birthplace Buenos Aires meet innovation; acoustic instruments such as accordion and wind instruments meet electronically produced grooves and basslines between funk, house and dancehall. This duality runs through the entire album “Haz” (2024, X-Ray), which is characterized by personal experiences. The intimate, sometimes melancholic themes, performed with her inimitable energy, make each of her concerts an unforgettable celebration. For fans of Cumbia, Folktronica or Dancehal and bands like Sotomayor, El Gato Negro, Meridian Brothers or Los Wembler&#x27;s de Iquitos (on 02.11 at Moods) There are only a few seats available for this event.

Accordion

Matthias Lincke «Aufhebung der Alpen»

Altfrentsche Besetzung mit Andrea Kirchhofer

Album Release «Altfrentsch²»

The Lincke-Menzi-Härtel trio has been on the road as the Altfrentsche Besetzung since 2015. Violinist Matthias Lincke, Elias Menzi on the Appenzell dulcimer and bass fiddler and yodeller Matthias Härtel skilfully combine their traditional roots with their urge for free musical expression. Andrea Kirchhofer and her duo Zugluft are known for their unhinged folk music for the 21st century. When she meets the Altfrentsche line-up, she mixes home-made Altfrentsche string music with new sounds from klezmer, minimal music and tango. When the trio, which has been expanded into a quartet, plays for the dance, original and at the same time innovative music is created in the field of tension between the oddball jazz of Thelonious Monk and classical Appenzell string music, influenced by families of musicians such as the Mosers or Alders. A musical departure, also on the dance floor!

Violin

Hackbrett

Zither

Chief Adjuah fka Christian Scott

Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, formerly Christian Scott, is a two-time Edison Award-winning, six-time Grammy Award-nominated, Doris Duke Award in the Arts awardee. He is a sonic architect, trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, designer of innovative technologies and musical instruments (including the Adjuah Trumpet, Siren, Sirenette, Chief Adjuah’s Bow and Chief Adjuah’s N’Goni). He is also the founder and CEO of the Stretch Music App and Recording Company. Adjuah is Chieftain and Oba of the Xodokan Nation as well as the current Grand Griot of New Orleans. He is the grandson of Louisiana luminary and legend, the late Big Chief Donald Harrison Sr., Guardians Institute founder and Grand Griot, Herreast Harrison. Since 2001, Adjuah has released thirteen critically acclaimed studio recordings, four live albums, and one greatest hits collection. He is widely recognized as the progenitor of the “Stretch Music,” style. A 21st-century approach that asserts genre blindness and an ethnomusicological approach to limitless fusion that heralded NPR to hail him as “Ushering in a new era of Jazz&quot; and JazzTimes Magazine to mark him as &quot;Jazz&#x27;s young style God.&quot; and “the architect of a commercially viable fusion”. He has collaborated with a number of notable artists, including Prince, Thom Yorke, McCoy Tyner, Marcus Miller, Flea, Eddie Palmieri, Robert Glasper, rappers Mos Def (Yasin Bey), Talib Kweli, as well as heralded poet and musician Saul Williams. Adjuah scores music for his identical twin brother’s, writer/director and visual artist Kiel Adrian Scott, filmic works. It is our pleasure to have Chief Adjuah return to moods after 6 years, in time to start our 2025-2026 season.

Floriano Inacio

Album Release Tour «Duas Moradas»

Pianist and composer Floriano Inacio Jr. has &quot;Duas Moradas&quot; (two homes) - he moved from the global metropolis of São Paulo to Bülach. And so his fifth album, which tells the story of this journey, is called Duas Moradas. The songs were written all over the world and recorded in a studio in the Brazilian hinterland. Inacio Jr. was inspired by nature, his family and his musician and poet friends, whose memory resonates in every note. The album captivates with a variety of Brazilian rhythms, which are also strongly influenced by the aesthetics of jazz. With engaging melodies, contemporary harmonies and expressive improvisation, the work reveals Floriano&#x27;s passion for jazz, especially Brazilian jazz.

Cavaquinho

E-Bass

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam

30 Jahre Zurich Jazz Orchestra

Since its foundation three decades ago, the Zurich Jazz Orchestra (ZJO) has established itself as one of Europe&#x27;s leading professional big bands. With tireless energy, artistic curiosity and a deep love of the big band tradition, the ensemble has had a decisive influence on the Zurich jazz scene - with its unmistakable sound of swinging elegance, experimental openness and orchestral power. The musical development of the ZJO has been decisively shaped by the various musical directors, who have set new impulses with their signature style and expanded the stylistic diversity of the orchestra. Each era - whether characterized by their own compositions and arrangements, international collaborations or programmatic curiosity - has furthered the ZJO&#x27;s artistic identity. On its 30th anniversary, the ZJO looks back on an impressive musical journey. The anniversary concert program brings together highlights from the repertoire of the past decades - works that have particularly shaped the ensemble and its audience. At the same time, we are opening up the archive and bringing some hidden treasures back to the stage: less frequently performed compositions and arrangements that impressively expand the artistic spectrum of the ZJO. It is an evening full of memories, discoveries and perspectives - a musical homage to the past and a resounding outlook on the future of an orchestra that is constantly changing and yet remains true to its vision.

Baritone Saxophone

Bassposaune

Tuba

Horn

Mira Lu Kovacs

Mira Lu Kovacs is the voice of the avant-garde supergroup 5K HD, band leader, grunge-pop guitarist for My Ugly Clementine, sound corporate designer for Vienna&#x27;s Belvedere Museum and theatre musician. Amidst this exciting diversity, Mira Lu Kovacs&#x27; solo project on her latest album &quot;Please, Save Yourself&quot; (2024) surprises with an extraordinary calmness. Her voice, introspective lyrics and guitar unfold into sophisticated compositions that become music for daydreaming and maybe even shedding some tears.

The avant-garde supergroup 5K HD has its voice in the form of Mira Lu Kovacs, who is also the bandleader, grunge-pop guitarist for My Ugly Clementine, sound corporate designer for Vienna&#x27;s Belvedere Museum and theatre musician. Despite her exciting versatility, Mira Lu Kovacs&#x27;s solo project on her latest album, Please, Save Yourself (2024), surprises with its extraordinary calm. Her introspective lyrics, voice and guitar come together to create sophisticated compositions that are perfect for daydreaming and shedding tears to. The family concert lasts between 50 and 65 minutes. Children of all ages are welcome to attend. We take care to keep the volume at an appropriate level, but we still recommend that you bring hearing protection for young children. Children up to the age of 12 can attend the concert free of charge, but please reserve a free ticket for them in the system. Young people aged 12–16 pay half price. Can&#x27;t afford a ticket? Send us a message at info@moods.ch.

K.O.S Crew Dancehall Mood

Party

Dancehall Mood ist die monatliche Reggae- und Dancehall-Party im Moods. Wie jeden ersten Samstag im Monat wird die K.O.S-Crew das Moods mit heissen Riddims zum Kochen bringen. Das verspricht ein Abend voller Dancehall-Hits und Reggae-Raritäten, perfekt abgestimmt auf das jeweilige Publikum und makellos präsentiert von der K.O.S-Crew und ihrem Gast.

Gisela Horat Trio

Album Release «Live in Leipzig»

Having grown up in a musical environment in a small mountain village in Uri, pianist, composer and bandleader Gisela Horat founded her eponymous trio in 2009. Drummer Samuel Büttiker and bassist Simon Iten have been on board since May 2015. Both are experienced musicians with impressive versatility. The trio tells musical stories that life writes in all its shades. Based on musical sketches and composed songs by the pianist, exciting encounters between composition and improvisation arise, which are characterized by the different worlds of experience of the individual musicians. In numerous concerts, the three have developed their interplay and their own band sound, inspiring audiences with their strong stage presence and the intense expression of their music. In addition to the influences of Eric Satie, Bill Evans, Enrico Pieranunzi, Esbjörn Svensson, The Necks and Sylvie Courvoisier, the pianist&#x27;s classical background is also unmistakable. This lends a harmonious framework to her lyrical and painterly playing, which also appeals to a non-jazz-savvy audience. We are delighted to welcome Gisela and her trio to Moods for the first time.

Manish Pingle & Shrirang Mirajkar

Indian Music Circle & Moods present

In a loose concert series in collaboration with the Indian Music Circle, Moods presents the richness of Indian music. Manish Pingle stands as one of the foremost exponents of the Indian slide guitar, an instrument that blends the resonant qualities of the guitar with the melodic richness of the sitar. Trained in classical vocals, Manish has developed an distinctive style on the slide guitar that is deeply rooted in the tradition of Indian classical music while also creatively exploring it. His collaborations with international artists showcase to his ability to bridge genres and cultures, making him an captivating performer for audiences worldwide. At Moods he performs alongside renowned tabla player Shrirang Mirajkar, whose rhythmic artistry adds depth and dynamism to the performance. Shrirang is an experienced percussionist with a profound understanding of Indian classical music and brings precision, creativity and intuitive musicality to every collaboration. His mastery of the complex patterns of the tabla and his ability to engage in a spirited rhythmic dialog make him the ideal partner for Manish&#x27;s expressive slide guitar.

Tabla

Nik West

Explosive stage presence isn&#x27;t enough to describe the way Nik West moves, wows, and shocks crowds everywhere. She is a real life gumby on stage, all while singing, dancing, and slapping the hell out of her bass guitar! With credits that include work with artists such as, Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame, Prince, John Mayer, Glee and more, bassist, singer and songwriter Nik West is anything more than just another pretty face. Bass giant and former member of James Brown&#x27;s band, Bootsy Collins, said of her: &quot;Nik has clearly put the &#x27;groovement&#x27; of funk back where it belongs and I love everything she stands for.&quot; More flamboyant than ever, she&#x27;s ready to bewitch us with her unbridled funk and explosive tracks that occasionally veer towards rock or jazz. Beware, her technique is unstoppable, her powerful voice will tear you apart and her energy seems inexhaustible.

Cavaliere Spruzzi (Monorecords)

Warm Up & Afterparty

The man for funk in Zurich for 4 decades. Who doesn&#x27;t remember the legendary Cool Mondays? Smoky afternoons in THE record store in Zurich on Froschaugasse? Or the Real Funk for Real People series at Moods? Cavaliere Spruzzi is back! You better put on your dancing shoes!

Orquesta Aragón

85 Aniversario

The orchestra was founded in Cuba in 1939 at the time of the great ballrooms. They still maintain this musical tradition today and invite their guests onto the dance floor to the classic Cuban dances cha-cha-cha, son, danzon, charanga and bolero. In order to do justice to the authenticity of the music, the orchestra, which is now in its third generation, still comprises 13 musicians, including string instruments and flutes. They have also won two Latin Grammys for their albums Icono and Chachachá: Homenaje a lo Tradicional in collaboration with Issac Delgado and Alain Pérez. We are delighted to welcome the Orquesta Aragón to an evening of the quintessence of Cuban music.

DJ El Mono

DJ EL Monol invites you to dance and linger before and after the concert. The focus is on Cuban music, with current hits on the turntable alongside the classics.

Regie

Viola

Timbales

Damily

Album Release «Fihisa»

Certain musicians are the inspiration for an entire genre, such as Fela Kuti for Afrobeat or, somewhat less well known, Damily for Tsapiky. The style emerged in the 80s from East African influences and Malagasy traditions and can be heard on all kinds of occasions (funerals, elections, weddings, healing ceremonies...). Charged riffs on worn electric guitars and piercing vocals are played over driving drum beats; all at a tempo that thrusts itself irresistibly into the body. Damily has been touring the world as an ambassador for this music for almost forty years and is now coming to Moods for the first time with a new album. “Fihisa” (Bongo Joe) was recorded in the open air in 2023, with feet in the rain and microphones in the winds of Cyclone Freddy. It&#x27;s raw, it&#x27;s driving, it&#x27;s fantastic! For fans of raw, unpolished sounds, of the label Bongo Joe and jangling guitars à l&#x27;Etran de L&#x27;Aïr / Bombino.

Athanas’ ContempArabic Ensemble

«Ghudni Maak Tournée 2025»

28 years ago, the city of Aarau made it possible for Stephan Athanas to spend time in Cairo. This adventure turned into a music project that shaped the following years of his work: Athanas&#x27; ContempArabic Ensemble. Since then, the ensemble has been touring across Europe and North Africa, creating surprising music with strong Arabic influences (quarter-tone scales, rhythms, taqsim), combined with elements from European jazz (harmonies, improvisation, rhythm and groove). On this tour they present a new program composed by Stephan Athanas especially for this ensemble, including the new album Bil Laedi Askara.

Quanun

Annie & The Caldwells

Annie Caldwell prefers to make music with her loved ones. When she&#x27;s not touring with her brothers as the Staple Jr. Singers, she preaches soul from West Point, Mississippi, with Annie and the Caldwells. This band is also a family affair. Vocals are provided by her, along with her two daughters, Deborah and Anjessica, and her goddaughter, Toni Rivers. Annie&#x27;s husband Joe plays the guitar; her eldest son, Willie Jr, plays the bass; and her youngest son, Abel Aquirius, plays the drums. As a family band, it&#x27;s only natural that their story — and their music — reflects their real lives. The band&#x27;s real-life experiences as a female-led, multigenerational family are at the heart of their music. Memories of the birth of a daughter or a brother&#x27;s recovery from illness lead to transcendent moments on stage — moments that won over former Talking Heads mastermind David Byrne. The band released their latest album, Can&#x27;t Lose My Soul, on Byrne&#x27;s label, Luaka Bop. The Caldwells seem to be making an impression in general. Mojo magazine calls them the most exciting and dynamic family of faith imaginable. If you don&#x27;t believe it, let the family of musicians convert you at Moods.

E-Gitarre

Stefan Rusconi Solo

SOLACE

Stefan Rusconi was quiet for a long time. The reason behind this is a tragic one. A good nine years ago, he found his friend and bassist dead in his hotel room while on tour. The Swiss pianist&#x27;s world fell apart and he was overcome by dark feelings. Relationships with loved ones, projects, music, dreams, fatherhood all fell apart. But Rusconi did not give up and fought his way back bit by bit. His friends helped him - with a lot of gentleness, tenderness and loving words. They gave him solace and now Rusconi is giving Solace back through music. With this album, which is brimming with gentleness and vulnerability, he wants to give back some of the comfort and hope - everything that he had lost and was allowed to rediscover. Or as he puts it himself: This album is my encouragement to everyone to never give up and to face their demons. It is my invitation to go deep into the inner darkness and emerge stronger.

Dikanda

Kultur Shock & Moods present

Founded in 1997 in Szczecin, Poland, Dikanda is considered one of the leading bands in the field of global sounds. In its almost 30-year history, the group has released eight albums and played around 2,000 concerts; from the USA to Bangladesh, from Sweden to Morocco. Their music is inspired by the Balkans, the Middle East, the Orient, Africa and the surrounding world - global music in the best sense of the word. In addition to traditional songs, the band mainly plays its own pieces with seemingly absurd lyrics, which it complements with words it has created itself. Over the course of time, this has given rise to their own language - “dikandisch”.

Mario Peric

Warm Up & Afterparti

The BalkanEkstra Parti doesn&#x27;t stop at oriental sounds or Arabic rhythms - the main thing is to dance! With the legendary concert and party series Kultur Shock, Mario Peric is one of the pioneers of the Balkan scene as an organizer, DJ and producer. He has been thrilling audiences for many years with his varied, explosive and crazy sounds. His musical spectrum cannot be pinned down to one direction. The main thing is that it rocks!

Islandman

jazzhane & Moods present

Islandman, a music trio in this realm but a fictional character in reality, is a musical identity, a visionary, a full spectrum experience. Just like all healers, shamans and spirits, Islandman holds a whole different ground to their listeners in concerts and opens the door to alternative existences. Their music can be described as a unique blend of smooth electronic textures and dance beats with spacey live guitars backed by shamanic rhythms. The power of the band comes from the perfect balance between electronic structures and acoustic harmonies: Turkish psychedelica meets African roots music. Back in Zurich after sold-out shows in 2022 and 2023.

RUMI

RUMI is a musical storyteller and co-owner of Zurich’s Kasheme. Inviting his audience on a journey, he blends jazz, afro, soul, and house music. Listening to him, you can feel a delicate selection of gems from around the globe and a positive energy that accompanies his sets. Originally from Willisau in Lucerne and currently now based in Zurich, RUMI has shared stages with Gilles Peterson, Chez Damier, Richard Dorfmeister, Osunlade and Ron Trent; he played at the Montreux Jazz Festival, the legendary Club Zukunft in Zurich, Peti Kupe Zagreb, Brilliant Corners London, Café del Mar, Pikes Ibiza, or for radios, such as worldwide.fm and Ibiza Sonica Radio. RUMI believes music to be a passionate dialogue between hearts, a musical journey that should touch, inspire, and connect people. He will be playing for jazzhane for the first time, and we look forward to a great warm-up and afterparty set.

Live Elektronic

Andreas Schaerer’s Hildegard Lernt Fliegen

20 Years Celebration 

Hildegard lernt Fliegen is not a band, but a storm. You buy a ticket and expect a concert, but what you get is a theatrical assault on your understanding of music, a Dada party, a single excitement. Band leader Andreas Schaerer unleashes his bubbling imagination on the audience at full throttle, and the Swiss sextet celebrates like the salvation of art from itself. The nameless debut album was a hit, as was the follow-up, and the band toured half of Europe, Russia and China with their mixture of jazz rock, tarantella, circus blues, swing and opera. After the presentation of their 2020 album &quot;The Waves Are Rising, Dear!&quot;, the band will celebrate their 20th anniversary at Moods. Known for their high-energy, unconventional stage performances, this sextet will once again prove that seriousness and fun in music do not have to be mutually exclusive, but on the contrary, inspire each other.

Reeds

Nik Bärtschs Ronin & Simone Felbers iheimisch

«Wätterglüüt»

Nik Bärtsch and Simone Felber were commissioned to compose a piece for the Alpentöne 2025 festival and decided to pursue a project together. This is how RONIN meets iheimisch with «Wätterglüüt». Customs and tradition become music and music becomes customs. Which came first, the custom or the music? Stories interweave with reality, grooves with rhymes. «Wätterglüüt» oscillates between archaic, contemporary and political influences, balancing the enduring and the new. The program pays tribute to important aspects and people of our tradition and at the same time puts new customs in front of them. With this composition, Nik Bärtsch&#x27;s RONIN and Simone Felber&#x27;s iheimisch move forward to the roots and thus back to the future.

Bass Clarinet

Kontrabassklarinette

Cello

Schall + Rauch @ JazzBaragge

Zugluft & Jarry Singla

Andrea Kirchhofer

The German-Indian pianist Jarry Singla and the Zurich duo Zugluft, consisting of violinist Andrea Kirchhofer and bass clarinettist Bruno Strüby, are united by their passion for creating sophisticated sound combinations and exploring traditional elements of folk music from various origins. After wandering for years in the vastness and on the fringes of jazz and folk music, the three musicians took a break in a neighbourhood restaurant during a studio residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris in spring 2023. They immediately decided to bring their sound universes together in a collaboration. While Indian music clearly influences Jarry Singla&#x27;s current work — he plays the Indian harmonium, for example — Zugluft&#x27;s compositions feature elements of klezmer, experimental rock and tango. And with just a touch of classical music, you can immerse yourself in vast, unspoilt mountain and forest landscapes...

Harmonium

Kurt Rosenwinkel & Jean-Paul Brodbeck: The Brahms Project feat. Lukas Traxel & Jorge Rossy

Rosenwinkel and Brodbeck team up again off the heels of their successful first collaboration “The Chopin Project”. This time, with their telepathic quartet intact, they tackle the music of Johannes Brahms. Brodbeck&#x27;s new arrangements take up the yearning melodies and classical-romantic harmonic structures of Johannes Brahms and find a new form of expression with these familiar and carefully selected compositions. The &quot;folk style&quot; to which Brahms felt connected becomes a refreshing jazz sound in which the ritual element of Hungarian dances is revived, as well as the touching beauty of the late piano pieces. Rosenwinkel&#x27;s long expanding phrases meet the refined orchestrations of Brodbeck, Traxel and Rossy. The familiar enters a new framework of earthy, groovy music, out of which ascends sublime improvisation.

The Vernon Spring

Sam Beste, who records under the moniker The Vernon Spring, blends and weaves jazz, soul, ambient and songwriting fabrics. His journey began through exposure to his father’s eclectic record collection at a very early age, hearing Thelonius Monk and Bob Dylan to D’Angelo or Luigi Nono.    Beste accompanied Amy Winehouse as her live pianist for a large part of her career, drawing on his various influences and unique talent. This paved the way for further collaborations including work with Gabriels, Kano, Joy Crookes and MF Doom.    After having helped form the Lima Limo collective and label, Beste began releasing solo music as The Vernon Spring. Merging his jazz background with contemporary electronic production, he formed his signature sound building heavily on ethereal piano work layered with emotive vocals and subtle electronics.

Lucia Cadotsch AKI

AKI is more than just a jazz quartet - it is a true supergroup, featuring some of the most influential voices in contemporary jazz. With Kit Downes on piano and organ, Phil Donkin on bass and James Maddren on drums, Lucia Cadotsch unfolds a musical world full of depth and emotion. Together they create compositions that touch and surprise. Yet AKI does not function according to the principle of individual genius. The pieces are created in a collective process in which each of them reshapes the ideas of the others through their own musical perspective. The result is a multi-layered body of sound in which everyone can shine on an equal footing. A particular highlight of this project is the participation of renowned guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel on two songs on the last album. For Cadotsch, this was the fulfilment of a long-cherished dream - and Rosenwinkel was also immediately enthusiastic. In his words: ‘Her writing captures unique emotions and her voice is mesmerising.’

okvsho (DJ-set) & Chrigi G. us Z.

Before, between and especially after the concerts, GDS resident DJs take over the decks: The Okvsho brothers can usually be heard on the keys and drums, respectively, with their band. They also play lively and varied DJ sets in which they bring the spirit of soul, funk and jazz to the dance floor in a modern form. Chrigi G. us Z. has been collecting music for a long time. Almost pathologically, actually. With GDS.FM, he has now found a way to make it accessible. He puts together daily playlists in the radio programme and presents his favourites mixed in clubs and bars or at festivals.

Fundamental Interactions

Jelena Kuljić, Olga Reznichenko, Kalle Kalima, Tim Dahl, Christian Lillinger

Jelena Kuljic´s Fundamental Interactions is a collaborative project by musician and performer Jelena Kuljić, in which she brings together an international cast with poets from the former Yugoslavia. In addition to her lyrics, she also uses the poems of Marko Pogačar and Olja Savičević Jovančević from Croatia, Selma Asotić and Jasna Šamić from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Dragana Mladenović from Serbia.  The focus is on the things that connect us and make us similar, the tension between the concept of home, language and identity. Together with Olga Reznichenko (keyboard), Christian Lillinger (drums), Kalle Kalima (guitar) and Tim Dahl (bass), an extraordinary music project has been created that questions boundaries both geographically and musically. Improvisation, contemporary electronic music, jazz, progressive rock, poetry and avant-garde are combined in this unique project. The album will be released in 2025, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the end of the war in Bosnia.

Trois Imaginaires & Tie Drei feat. Nik Bärtsch & Knackeboul

Album Release «Storyboard»

What happens when two trios meet by chance at Moods? Well, they make an album together, of course! That&#x27;s exactly what happened with Trois Imaginaires and Tie Drei. The two bands met at the 2022 ZKB Jazzpreis Festival, where a casual conversation turned into a musical collaboration. They operate in different worlds. While Trois Imaginaires describe their music as cinematic post-rock with a touch of pop culture, Tie Drei have assigned themselves to jazz pop. What unites them is their shared passion for storytelling and transporting their audience on imaginary journeys through their music. This is reflected in their joint album, Storyboard. Not only does it tell stories musically, it is also designed in such a way that everyone can create their own story on the album cover — a real storyboard. They will perform their shared story at Moods alongside special guests who are also featured on the album. One of these guests is Zurich pianist Nik Bärtsch and the other is Swiss rapper Knackeboul. It promises to be a special evening — and who knows, maybe a new project will be born over drinks after the concert?

Karriem Riggins & J. Rocc

These two US artists are something of a beacon in the hip-hop world. Their influence is felt far and wide, and they are hugely influential in the genre. Let&#x27;s start with Riggins, who also has an impressive career in jazz. For example, the drummer produced the rapper Common back in the &#x27;90s and has worked with renowned artists such as Erykah Badu, The Roots, Talib Kweli, Kaytranada and Madlib. He is also part of the Emmy Award-winning supergroup August Greene, alongside Common and Robert Glasper. J. Rocc is a turntable legend, one of the first DJs to play hip-hop in Southern California and the founder of the Beat Junkies. He also DJs for Madlib and was a member of Jaylib. The collaborative music of Karriem Riggins and J. Rocc sounds a bit like a classic beat tape, but is so much more. They span narratives across tracks and entire albums, giving the whole thing the character of a suite. Together, these two luminaries will guide the Moods ship safely through a stormy evening, navigating surging drum rolls, breaking beats and lightning-fast cuts. This concert will be standing.

Dancehall Mood is the monthly reggae and dancehall party at Moods. Like on every first Saturday of the month, the K.O.S crew will make the Moods club cooking with hot riddims. This promises an evening full of dancehall hits and reggae rarities, perfectly tuned to the respective audience and immaculately presented by the K.O.S crew and their guest.

Los Wembler's de Iquitos

Los Wembler&#x27;s de Iquitos are living legends of Cumbia Amazonica. Since the late 1960s, the five brothers from the Peruvian rainforest have been shaping the psychedelic chicha sound with electric guitar, driving percussion and influences from Colombia, Brazil and the USA. Songs such as Sonido Amazónico or La danza del Petrolero are considered style-defining and have been covered by bands such as Los Mirlos, Chicha Libre and Firewater. On their comeback tour, they are proving that their music has lost none of its energy. - Duration of the concert 50-65 minutes - Kids of all ages are welcome. - We will keep the volume at a reasonable level, but we do recommend hearing protection for the little ones. - Children under the age of 12 can attend the concert free of charge, but we ask that they reserve a free ticket in the system. - Teenagers between the ages of 12 and 16 pay half price. - Can&#x27;t afford a ticket? Send us an email at info@moods.ch.

Los Wembler&#x27;s de Iquitos are living legends of Cumbia Amazonica. Since the late 1960s, the five brothers from the Peruvian rainforest have been shaping the psychedelic chicha sound with electric guitar, driving percussion and influences from Colombia, Brazil and the USA. Songs such as Sonido Amazónico or La danza del Petrolero are considered style-defining and have been covered by bands such as Los Mirlos, Chicha Libre and Firewater. On their comeback tour, they are proving that their music has lost none of its energy.

Buzz (Boss Hi-Fi)

BUZZ needs no introduction. 16 Tons: fantastic records, beautiful furniture. Boss Hi-Fi: best reggae DJs He will play one of his fantastic cumbia sets after Los Wemblers. ¡Fuego!

Bob James Quartet

US composer and pianist Bob James has had an extremely varied career, full of fascinating twists and turns. The 85-year-old is sometimes referred to as a hip-hop icon because samples of his music have played an important role in the history of rap. Others regard him as the godfather of smooth jazz. Discovered by Quincy Jones in the &#x27;60s, the two-time Grammy Award winner made a name for himself in the &#x27;70s with his innovative sound on producer Creed Taylor&#x27;s CTI label. He fused jazz with classical and funk music. James&#x27;s music found a wider audience in 1978 when his track “Angela” was used as the theme tune for the popular US sitcom Taxi. James, who co-founded the popular smooth jazz group Fourplay, will demonstrate why he is known as the &quot;Godfather of Smooth Jazz&quot; when he performs with his quartet at Moods. Expect smooth, soulful and groovy music — in other words, expect excellence.

Composition

Adrian Younge

Adalu & Moods present Something About April III - Tour

Adrian Younge is a visionary multi-instrumentalist, an Emmy Award-winning composer, and an advocate of analogue art. At his fully analogue studio, Linear Labs, in Los Angeles, he creates haunting works that bridge the gap between past and present. Adrian Younge is known for his groundbreaking album Something About April, which was sampled by Jay-Z, among others. He is now coming to Moods with the sequel, Something About April III, an album that he says is a dream come true: &quot;This is what I wanted to do when I created the first album in 2011. However, I lacked the musical knowledge and experience to create the sound buried deep in my soul.&quot; He is fascinated by Brazilian music, a genre he discovered late but has since become immersed in. This is clearly evident on his album São Paulo and is also reflected in Something About April III. Composed entirely in Portuguese, he manages to redefine music while preserving the analogue humanity in a digital world, achieving incomparable depth and authenticity.

Peter Somuah Group

Peter Somuah is a gifted trumpeter who learned to play by listening endlessly to his trumpet heroes Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard and Roy Hargrove. Somuah stands out with his warm and melancholic sound, as well as the rhythmic prowess reflecting his upbringing surrounded by the music styles native to West Africa. He touches his audiences and makes them groove. In 2021 Somuah won the Erasmus Jazz award for young jazz talent, and in 2022 he won the prestigious Edison Jazz Award with his debut album Outer Space. In June 2024, Somuah worked on a project with the WDR Big Band playing his own compositions, arranged and conducted by the musical cosmopolitan Michael Mossman. His latests album &quot;Highlife&quot; takes listeners on a vibrant journey through the rich musical heritage of Peter Somuah’s Ghanaian roots and the innovative world of jazz. Drawing from his early years playing highlife music in Accra, and blending it with influences from legends like Miles Davis, Somuah creates a unique sound that bridges generations. The album showcases a rich tapestry of instruments, from highlife’s signature rhythmic guitars and percussion to Somuah’s radiant trumpet, weaving a captivating dialogue between highlife and modern jazz. Recorded with vintage analogue equipment, Highlife captures the warmth and grit of 1960s highlife, while propelling the genre into new territories. This album is not only a celebration of Ghana’s musical legacy but also a statement of pride, addressing themes of colonialism and self-empowerment, inviting listeners to reflect and dance to the rhythms of both history and the future of jazz.

Ludivine Issambourg feat. Brian Jackson

Spirit Music Society & Moods present

Ludivine Issambourg is one of the most famous French flutists, composers, and producers of the last 15 years. Her talent has won her the admiration of artists like Wax Taylor and Catherine Ringer. One reason for her popularity is her legendary album Outlaws, a celebrated tribute to Hubert Laws&#x27; jazz funk and his CTI years. At Moods, Issambourg will continue this story with her new work, Above the Law. She explores the influences of legendary flutists such as Jeremy Steig and Ronald Snijders, drawing inspiration from soul rare groove à la Gil Scott-Heron. The evening will be dedicated to Ludivine&#x27;s current vision of modern jazz. In addition to her own compositions, she will play select covers. For this performance, she has invited a special guest: Brian Jackson. The legendary pianist, flutist, and composer, who made music history with Gil Scott-Heron, will accompany Issambourg and her band at the Schiffbau.

Fender-Rhodes E-Piano

W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend To Cause Havoc)

WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) were the biggest rock band in Zambia in the 1970s and were at the forefront of a new genre known as zamrock. They fused influences ranging from the Rolling Stones to Black Sabbath to James Brown and mixed them with traditional African rhythms and songs. At the height of their popularity, the band often needed the police to keep fans at bay while their lead singer Jagari - whose name is an Africanization of Mick Jagger&#x27;s name - roughed up the crowd. As Zambia&#x27;s economy stagnated and the country suffered from the AIDS crisis, WITCH disbanded. Jagari, now the only surviving member of the original line-up, retreated to a life of quasi-anonymity as a university music professor before being wrongfully arrested in Zambia&#x27;s darkest hour. Now in his 60s and spending his time mining gemstones, WITCH didn&#x27;t receive much attention outside of their home country until 2012, when Now Again Records reissued their entire discography. Their last concert at Moods 2023 was certainly a highlight of the year and we are therefore delighted that the band is returning.

Töbi Tobler & Patrick Sommer mit Reto Suhner

Patrick Sommer

Töbi Tobler, a veteran of the alternative Swiss folk music scene, has been collaborating with bassist Patrick Sommer for quite some time. Reto Suhner has just recently joined the duo, although he is otherwise based in jazz and improvisatory music. While Töbi Tobler sets the tone on his hammered dulcimer with waltzes, schottisches and polkas, unconventional instrumentation adds new colour filters to the overall sound. Patrick Sommer, for example, not only plays bass, but also the Moroccan guembri, and Reto Suhner adds saxophone, as well as clarinets and flutes of all kinds, including the xiao (Chinese flute), bansuri (bamboo flute) and duduk (Armenian flute made of apricot wood). With these many excursions, the pieces sparkle anew again and again, like crystals in a clear mountain lake.

Clarinet

Duduk

Guembri

LINA_

Portugal: nova geração

Adalu, Moods and the Portuguese Consulate in Zurich present the “Lusosonic Festival” - an intimate festival with a strong musical presence. A powerful sound journey through contemporary lusophone music. The program brings together promising talents from Portugal, Cape Verde, Angola and Brazil and demonstrates the diversity and strength of the current musical landscape in the Lusophone world. An unmistakable, expressive voice and expansive music based on fado: this is &#x27;Fado Camões&#x27;, the album by Portuguese singer and composer LINA_. Fado Camões&#x27; is a unique composition based on the classic poetry of Portugal&#x27;s most famous historical poet, Luís Vaz de Camões. &quot;I became curious, I wanted to know more, beyond the &#x27;Lusíadas&#x27; or &#x27;Sonetos&#x27;&quot;, explains LINA_, &quot;and I discovered that his themes - change, childhood, love, heartbreak or the description of nature - fit into the context of fado and its metrics.&quot; The simple elegance of the recent past is still there, but now there is a new spaciality in which the voice stands out amidst the silence of guitar and violin. It&#x27;s about language, writing, poetry and the structure of Camões&#x27; poems, combined with the expression and &#x27;saudade&#x27; of fado.

Program

30.08.2025

Ensemble 25 & Erik Truffaz

August

Ensemble 25 & Erik Truffaz

September

ZKB Special

James Gruntz

Zero T (UK) / The North Quarter / Metalheadz / V-Recordings / Dispatch

Familienkonzert

Alina Amuri

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam - Special: Zürich Jazz Kollektiv

Psychedelic Music Explosion

Gaye Su Akyol

Solar Sessions

BaianaSystem

ZKB Jazzpreis Festival

Maurice Storrer Quartet

Ace Ross

ZKB Jazzpreis Festival

Ramzi Hammad & RH Collective

Samson Philipps

ZKB Jazzpreis Festival

Mundus

alpha-ray

JazzBaragge Wedensday Jam

ZKB Jazzpreis Festival

ZKB Jazzpreis Finale

ZKB Jazzpreis Festival

Marie Krüttli Trio

Hutchinson – Grissett – le Flemming

La Yegros

Matthias Lincke «Aufhebung der Alpen»

Altfrentsche Besetzung mit Andrea Kirchhofer

Chief Adjuah fka Christian Scott