Afel Bocoum

The Return of the Messenger

The celebrated Malian singer and guitarist Afel Bocoum is one of the last representatives of a pioneering generation of African musicians who were the first to combine their own traditional music with the new sounds that came from all over the world in the course of the 20th century. Bocoum comes from Niafunké in the Timbuktu region of Mali, an area that lies within the cultural riches and political tensions between the northern and southern parts of the country. He has toured and recorded with desert blues pioneer Ali Farka Touré for decades. In September 2020, he released his latest studio album Lindé on World Circuit Records. Damon Albarn, who served as executive producer of the album alongside Nick Gold from World Circuit, said: Afel&#x27;s voice is one of Mali&#x27;s treasures, and this record is a gift to us all.

Vocals

Guitar

Drum Kit

Calebasse

Yasmine Hamdan

jazzhane & Moods present

Yasmine Hamdan first made her mark on the music scene with the pioneering Beirut indie electro duo Soapkills, which she co-founded with Zeid Hamdan in the late 1990s. After moving to Paris in 2005, Yasmine collaborated with Madonna’s producer, Mirwais, on the project Y.A.S., releasing the album Arabology on Universal in 2009 — a record both elegant and crafted for the clubs. Since then, she has gained international recognition as a singer-songwriter and solo producer, weaving together a rich blend of influences: pan-Arab roots, pop and poetic lyrics, electro, soul, and guitar-driven melodies. Yasmine has worked with filmmakers such as Elia Suleiman and Jim Jarmusch, and has toured worldwide to promote her albums Ya Nass (2013) and Al Jamilat (2017). Her third album, titled “I remember I forget”, was released on September 19th.

Süperfly

Warm Up & Afterparty

Raised in two &quot;Funky Towns&quot; - Munich and Istanbul - Süperfly aka Tuncay Acar explores the deepest depths of norientalism by permanently crossing the boundaries of cultural, ethnic, geographical, chronological and fictional regions and musical genres. The goal is to deconstruct the omnipresent dominance of identity concepts in dance music to make room for unabashed transcultural ecstasy. He expands his exquisite vinyl collection with digital finds from various genres: Kurdish Halay, Gazinomüzik, Arabesk, Anatolian &amp; Arabian Psychedelia, Electro and Hip Hop mashups, edits and remixes of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern psychedelic classics, hit songs from Turkey, Greece, the Middle East, Israel, Egypt, Maghreb, North Africa, the Balkans and also Memphis/Tennessee amalgamate together with a pinch of Latin Boogaloo in the brew of passion and heat of the Southeast. The versatile cultural activist, networker, organizer, blogger, Dj, musician and studied classical archaeologist also belongs under the artist name &quot;Blash&quot; to the first squad of graffiti pioneers in Europe. At www.triptown.de, his own blog has been online since 2011. Since the 2020/21 season, he has been involved in the Habibi Kiosk program at the Münchner Kammerspiele and hosts the monthly talk series &quot;Dies Das&quot; there.

Leitung

Keyboards

Tiger Lillies

«Serenade from the Sewer»

The restless band has been on permanent world tour for 36 years. Not a year goes by without 1-2 albums, a new program, theater productions and permanent worldwide tours. Dark and absurd theatricality are their trademark, and the dark cabaret genre, which became popular in the early 2000s, is based on them. In 1998, the band experienced their international breakthrough with the musical hit Shockheaded Peter. In 2003, they were nominated for a Grammy with the album The Gorey End together with the Kronos Quartet. They are a welcome guest on the world&#x27;s theater stages, most recently their Shakespeare variation A Macbeth Song in Barcelona filled the house for 2½ months. Most recently, they also contributed parts of the soundtrack for Johnny Depp&#x27;s film Modi: Three Days on Wings of Madness, underlining their status. With an international reputation as one of the most interesting avant-garde bands in the world, the Tiger Lillies never cease to surprise, shock and entertain with their inimitable sound. And in doing so, they fuse the macabre magic of pre-war Berlin with the biting edge of punk. The world of the Tiger Lillies is dark, peculiar and varied, with moments of black humor and immense beauty.

Accordion

Piano

Ukulele

Bass

Theremin

Percussion

ENEMY

Kit Downes, Petter Eldh, James Maddren

ENEMY is an energetic and charismatic trio consisting of Kit Downes on piano, Petter Eldh on bass and James Maddren on drums. This top-class line-up is sure to impress jazz fans. All three members have won numerous awards and have been shaping the international jazz scene for years. They also enchant critics. The band is the antithesis of the traditional romantic piano trio, focusing on maximum tension through complex structures, cryptic rhythms, wonky beats and interplay that thrives on lightning-fast reactions and radical focus. They deliberately challenge themselves with their pieces, both technically and creatively. The result is powerful, edgy and dynamic music, full of changing pulses, frenzied piano runs, rushing grooves and intricate drum figures. At the same time, catchy melodies and poetic moments appear repeatedly. As ENEMY, the three musicians embody uncompromisingness, physicality, playful wit and a hint of extravagance. With their new album Fiend, released last year, they continue this approach seamlessly.

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam

Singer's Night

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.

Saxophon

Marialy Pacheco Trio

«Reload»

Cuban jazz pianist Marialy Pacheco is a storyteller. Every note she plays has meaning. Whether she plays full, flowing chords on her grand piano or lets her fingers fly stormily across the keys, there is always an idea or experience behind it. And she has already experienced a great deal. With Reload, she presents her twelfth album. One might think it&#x27;s a declaration of war. After all, &quot;reload&quot; means to reload ammunition. Marialy Pacheco is indeed a fighter. She has to be. How else would she be where she is today? This strong, intelligent, charming, vivacious, and overwhelmingly romantic woman is the only Cuban jazz pianist of international renown. Not just currently, but throughout music history. With the exception of two Cuban &quot;standards,&quot; her latest work consists entirely of her own compositions. &quot;I wanted to expand my color palette,&quot; she says of the concept behind the album. &quot;My Cuban roots extend into Latin American traditions and my influences from classical music.&quot; The sounds are both authentic and traditional and modern, thanks in part to two young Colombian musicians: Juan Camillo Villa on bass and Miguel Altamar de la Torre on drums. The album is a melting pot of different musical identities and a treasure trove of extensive life experiences — perhaps one of the most impressive and emotional albums of our time.

Bill Frisell & Eyvind Kang Duo

Bill Frisell & Eyvind Kang Duo (duplicate)

Bill Frisell needs no introduction. His ability to effortlessly switch between jazz, pop and contemporary music ranks him alongside John Scofield, Pat Metheny and Marc Ribot as one of the most influential guitarists of our time. Violinist Eyvind Kang has accompanied Frisell for over 30 years and has featured on numerous recordings. Affectionately described by Frisell as a &quot;fearless explorer&quot;, Kang has also collaborated with artists such as Laurie Anderson, Skuli Sverrisson, and Hildur Guðnadóttir, and arranged music for bands such as Animal Collective and Sunn O))). These diverse influences can be heard throughout the duo&#x27;s music. Frisell&#x27;s compositions are juxtaposed with selected pieces by other composers, and the setlist, interpretations, and improvisations vary from day to day.

E-Gitarre

Viola

Vali Mayers Gypsy Dynasty

As the last surviving ensemble of their generation, Gypsy Dynasty embodies the authentic and unique aura of German Sinti music in its original form. Welcome to Gypsy Dynasty, the last living heirs of the Hot Club de France and German gypsy jazz. The musicians are directly descended from their former bandmates who shaped this famous musical tradition – the legends Stephane Grappelli, Schnuckenack Reinhardt, Häns&#x27;che Weiss, Martin Weiss and Titi Winterstein. Gypsy Dynasty are musicians of exceptional rarity. They play what they live: more than just a classical repertoire of timeless and popular melodies, this music celebrates their lifestyle – authentic, rousing and poetic. Three is the magic number that unites this trio of Gigi Reinhardt, Holzmanno Winterstein and Vali Mayer.

Bixiga 70

Adalu & Moods present

The ten-piece band from the vibrant district of Bixiga in São Paulo has caused a sensation with spectacular live shows since its formation in 2010 (Roskilde, WOMAD, Montreal Jazz Festival, Glastonbury, Sziget, North Sea Jazz Festival, Le Guess Who? and many more). Bixiga 70 is inspired by the Afro-Brazilian soundscape and fuses samba rhythms with the free spirit of jazz and infectious funk grooves. Their music breathes new life into Brazil&#x27;s musical heritage. Brazilian authenticity fuses with a global perspective, creating a sound that is both rooted in tradition and looking to the future. With powerful horn arrangements, hypnotic percussion and soulful melodies, they have created a unique sonic identity that is both timeless and forward-thinking.

Alma Negra

The Basel-based DJ and producer collective combines house with Caribbean sounds, Afro-funk and Colombian salsa to create an innovative club sound. The four friends have quietly built up an excellent reputation in the European club scene, spreading their sound and spirit from Basel to London and Lisbon.

Trumpet

Trombone

Tenorsaxophon

Baritone Saxophone

Zurich Jazz Orchestra feat. Song Yi Jeon

Female Composers Series

An evening dedicated to female composers and arrangers: The first part of the concert features music by Claudia Döffinger, Niki Illes, Cinzia Catania, Carla Köllner, and Ursula Reicher. The second part focuses on a composer and vocalist collaborating with the Zurich Jazz Orchestra for the very first time: South Korean artist Song Yi Jeon. Song Yi Jeon is not only the new vocal instructor at ZHdK, but is also renowned for her hypnotic voice—often compared to a malleable, wordless instrument—and for her incomparable improvisations. Her compositions will be performed with a jazz orchestra for the first time, presented in arrangements by Ed Partyka. This collaboration has the potential to become one of the artistic highlights of the season.

Altsaxophon

Bassposaune

Bass Clarinet

Henrik Freischlader

Precious Time Tour

Henrik Freischlader is still an insider tip for anyone who has never heard of him. Now the top-class German blues musician is finally returning to Moods - for a special show in a blues rock quartet! The German guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, who has shared stages with B.B. King and Gary Moore, among others, has made a name for himself far beyond the country&#x27;s borders with his unmistakable sound and emotional expressiveness. 2026 now marks a new beginning for him. With a newly formed band, Henrik Freischlader is currently working on his upcoming studio album Precious Time - the first studio long-player since 2022. With Leon Mucke (drums), Gregor Sonnenberg (bass) and Dave Warmerdam (keys), a fresh, yet highly musical unit is emerging that combines blues rock with soul, groove and atmospheric depth. This constellation will be performing live together for the first time on the Precious Time Tour 2026.

Hammond organ

Nik Bärtschs RONIN & Simone Felbers iheimisch – «Wätterglüüt»

Exil und Moods präsentieren Montags 1115

Live Ambient Guitar Support: Joel Gilardini 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. After performing at Moods in October 2025, the artists continued working and developing the program and in turn, will return for another performance.

Kontrabassklarinette

Cello

Zugluft & Altfrentsche Besetzung

Andrea Kirchhofer

For the final Carte Blanche evening of Andrea Kirchhofer&#x27;s tenure, the two groups Zugluft and Altfränkische Besetzung will perform together for the first time, blending elements of Appenzell string music and jazz with imaginary folklore. Violinist Matthias Lincke and Elias Menzi on the Appenzell hammered dulcimer are free spirits of string music who combine their traditional roots with their urge for spontaneous musical expression, joined by Hiasl on bass and yodelling. Since 2023, Altfr Palle Besetzung has performed regularly as a quartet with Andrea Kirchhofer on violin. This has also led to collaborations with an expanded line-up, such as &#x27;Aufhebung der Alpen&#x27; (Suspension of the Alps) and the Klangwelt Toggenburg project. On the other hand, clarinettists Bruno Strüby and Andrea Kirchhofer have been working together for over twenty years in various bands and theatre projects. Together, they develop the music of Zugluft. As a rich ensemble comprising two violins, an Appenzell hammered dulcimer, a double bass, a bass clarinet and a contrabass clarinet, the quintet interprets Kirchhofer&#x27;s compositions and pieces from the repertoires of both bands. - Duration of the concert 50-65 minutes - Children of all ages are welcome at this concert. - We will make sure the volume is appropriate, but we still recommend ear protection for the little ones. - Children under 12 can attend the concert free of charge, but we ask that you reserve a free ticket. - Young people aged 12-16 pay half price. - Can&#x27;t afford a ticket? Email us at info@moods.ch.

Violin

Hackbrett

Kontrabass

Zugluft & Altfrentsche Besetzung für Familien

For this family concert, the two formations Zugluft and Altfrentsche Besetzung will be on stage together, merging elements of Appenzell string music and jazz with imaginary folklore. As free spirits of string music, violinist Matthias Lincke, Elias Menzi on the Appenzell dulcimer and Hiasl as bassist and yodeller combine their traditional roots with their urge for spontaneous musical expression. Since 2023, the Altfrentsche line-up has performed regularly in a quartet with violinist Andrea Kirchhofer. This has also led to collaborations with an expanded line-up, such as Aufhebung der Alpen and the Klangwelt Toggenburg project. Clarinettist Bruno Strüby and Andrea Kirchhofer have worked together for more than twenty years in various bands and (theater) projects. Together they develop the music of Zugluft. As a rich ensemble with two violins, Appenzell dulcimer, double bass, bass and double bass clarinet, the quintet interprets Kirchhofer&#x27;s compositions and pieces from the repertoire of both bands. Concert duration: 50–65 minutes - Children of all ages are welcome at this concert. - We ensure that the volume is appropriate, but still recommend hearing protection for young children. - Children under 12 can attend the concert free of charge, but we kindly ask you to reserve a free ticket. - Young people between the ages of 12 and 16 pay half price. - Can&#x27;t afford a ticket? Send us a message at info@moods.ch.

Angelika Niescier & Mariá Portugal

The alto saxophonist Angelika Niescier, who is always on the lookout for new musical adventures, is one of the most prominent voices on the European jazz scene. The winner of the German Jazz Award 2024 and winner of the Albert Mangelsdorff Prize is characterized as follows in Die Welt: The saxophonist is a furious particle accelerator of atomic chains of motifs with an almost inexhaustible breath, stock of ideas and compositional wit. Mariá Portugal has been active in the Brazilian music scene for over 20 years, now lives in Berlin and has strong connections to European improvised music. Her deep roots in the Brazilian singing/songwriting tradition, coupled with a great interest in electronic music, improvisation and its use in song composition, make her an artist who moves in diverse musical contexts. The interface between song and experiment has always fascinated her. Two musicians with drive, a love of experimentation and a sparkling temperament!

Hamid Drake & Alexander Hawkins

The British pianist and composer Alexander Hawkins is a creative epicenter of the London jazz scene and is one of the most imaginative European pianists with a surprising range of activities. On this evening he will meet the drumming giant of modern jazz Hamid Drake, who wins the hearts of the audience with his voice and drums. Two style-defining musicians and masters of improvisation from two generations, united in South African music and contemporary jazz. We are looking forward to the start of a long-planned collaboration between these two exceptional musicians!

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