Quinteto Astor Piazzolla

The music of Astor Piazzolla lives on! For over twenty years, the Quinteto Astor Piazzolla has been dedicated to the artistic legacy of the Argentinian composer and bandoneon virtuoso. Both classics and lesser-known pieces introduce us to the sonic kaleidoscope and intoxicating rhythms of tango nuevo. The Piazzolla Quinteto is the only project authorised by Piazzolla&#x27;s widow that has access to the huge estate of the old master. Having already won two Latin Grammy Awards for their albums, their latest album &#x27;Oblivion&#x27; is due for release in 2025.

Bandoneon

Violin

Guitar

Piano

Bass

Greg Foat

He is a jazz pianist, composer, music producer - and a fixture on the London jazz scene: Greg Foat. In his pieces, Foat mixes jazz and ambient with electronic influences, creating unique soundscapes that invite immersion and exploration. Greg Foat is an innovator, always pushing the boundaries of his music. He recently collaborated with Venetian electro legend Gigi Masin on the critically acclaimed «Dolphin». His creativity knows no bounds. His live releases are proof of this. On «Live at Can Rudayla, Ibiza», for example, he fuses analogue synthesizers with ambient house and space jazz, while on «Live at Villa Maximus, Mykonos», he combines more cosmic jazz sounds with psychedelic elements. Foat will perform at Moods with the living groove machine Moses Boyd. The young jazz drummer, who turns 34 this year, has been described by the Guardian as the poster boy of London&#x27;s jazz revival.

Keyboards

Synthesizer

Drum Kit

Melike Şahin

jazzhane & Moods present

Singer, songwriter, and composer Melike Şahin is Istanbul&#x27;s latest shining star. Known to be the modern «Turkish Diva», Melike is an unconventional modern pop icon. Aficionados of psychedelia will remember her voice from the legendary Turkish psychedelic band BaBa Zula, and indeed Melike&#x27;s music draws from her earlier artistic journey. Signature and euphoric guitar riffs, organs, and synthesizers seamlessly blend with her modern interpretation of Anatolian pop, a style she calls «Mediterranean Arabesque». Her bittersweet and poignant lyrics are a continuation of the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean. A passionate storyteller, Melike powerfully sings about womanhood, equality, and resilience. In «Bedelini Ödedim» («I paid the price») she sings «I deserve every inch of this proud smile» and «No way I&#x27;d break down, see I got back on my feet again». Her songs have become feminist anthems at women&#x27;s rallies in Turkey.  Having collaborated with award-winning musicians around the globe, Melike will release her second studio album Akkor in late 2024 and perform in Switzerland for the first time in May 2025!

Anıl

Warm Up & Afterparty 

Co-founder of jazzhane, Anıl believes that his search for melancholy in music and the perception of home (or the lack thereof) is a search for belonging: a feeling that can be fictitious. Believing that stories are told through music, Anıl blends melodramatic tunes from Anatolia and the Levant with the Andalusian cadence, Rumba, or Cumbia, accompanied by deep basslines. Depending on the night and setting, the stories can be dark, joyful, ecstatic, or humorous, oftentimes energetic and with explosive energy.

Vocals

Composition

Cello

E-Gitarre

E-Bass

Percussion

FORQ

Yeah! FORQ is back! Originally formed by pianist Henry Hey (who played in the bands of David Bowie, Rod Stewart...) and Michael League, the all-star band from New York has just released their sixth album &quot;Big Party&quot; last year. Instead of League Eli Menezes now plays bass, who has shared the stage with Richard Bona and Lauryn Hill, but otherwise everything remains the same with Chris MqQueen (Snarky Puppy, Bokanté) and Jason &quot;JT&quot; Thomas (Snarky Pully, Roy Hargrove, D&#x27;Angelo) on drums.

Ms. Hyde

Warm Up & Afterparty

From researched obscurities to disco-funky grooves and hits with format. Exclusively vinyl.

Zurich Jazz Orchestra feat. Thomas Gansch

Album Release «Neat Little Songs»

The long and very fruitful artistic relationship between Thomas Gansch and the ZJO has now been immortalized on a studio recording. This new CD will be presented on May 22nd at Moods. The program consists exclusively of compositions by Thomas Gansch, arranged by Ed Partyka. In addition to Thomas, the soloists of the ZJO can also be heard extensively. The music is profound and humorous at the same time and combines elements of jazz, classical and folk music with unexpected detours into the world of film music and 20th century pop culture. Almost exactly eleven years have passed since Thomas Gansch&#x27;s first performance with the ZJO. Today he is a good friend of the band and a favorite of the ZJO audience. The basic concept therefore remains the same for the joint CD: musical fireworks, fun, unconventional, crazy. Gansch and the ZJO have already performed everything imaginable together: Gil Evans, Don Ellis, their own music. And Thomas Gansch&#x27;s own music can now be heard on the new CD. Thomas Gansch and Ed Partyka have known each other for half an eternity. They met in 1999 at the Vienna Art Orchestra, and later Ed Partyka also played in Thomas Gansch&#x27;s band Gansch &amp; Roses. We have known each other for so long, but until now I have never had the opportunity to arrange his music for a jazz orchestra. I am very pleased that this has finally become possible and that we can present this special program with new arrangements with the ZJO on a joint disc, says Ed Partyka. Thomas Gansch not only has a keen awareness of the history of popular music and jazz, his roots also extend to Alpine folk music and the entire history of European classical music. All this profound knowledge is wrapped up in Viennese humor and presented with a great stage show and virtuoso trumpet playing. Listening to him, you get the impression that playing the trumpet is very easy.

Leitung

Trumpet

Altsaxophon

Tenorsaxophon

Baritone Saxophone

Trombone

Bassposaune

Tuba

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam

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

Hammond organ

Sélène Saint-Aimé String Trio

Sélène Saint-Aimé only appeared on the music scene a few years ago and has already developed a strong, independent voice. With a father from Martinique and a Franco-Ivorian mother, she describes herself as an “Afro-descendant”. Accordingly, her musical identity is clearly cosmopolitan, as she is influenced by both her roots and her travels. In this exclusive concert series, she will reinterpret songs from Louisiana, the Antilles and La Réunion and get to the bottom of her Creole identity. She will be accompanied by French violinist Thèo Ceccaldi, who has already won a Victoire du Jazz as “Revelation of the Year” and demonstrated his versatility with the French-Ethiopian project “Kutu”; and Guillaume Latil, one of the most sought-after jazz cellists.

Nduduzo Makhathini

Since making his international debut for Blue Note in 2020 with Modes of Communication: Letters From the Underworlds, Makhathini has earned widespread acclaim for the genuinely spiritual transcendence of his music. For Makhathini, a Zulu healer and educator who has delved deeply into the histories and traditions of his ancestors, improvised music has never been merely about aesthetics or idioms. As the New York Times put it when naming Modes of Communication one of the Best Jazz Albums of 2020: “In a moment when spiritual jazz has become a dangerously buzzy concept, trust a musician who has truly devoted his life to divination practices.” Makhathini&#x27;s third release on Blue Note, uNomkhubulwane travels beyond any existing notion of music-making to offer his most profound vision of creative mysticism yet. Here the pianist seeks inspiration on a wholly metaphysical plane — using sound as a way to commune with, as he puts it, “supernatural voices.” Makhathini’s three-movement suite takes its title from the Zulu name of “God’s only daughter and a manifestation of God’s very creation purpose,” the pianist explains. “She is also believed to be a mythical rain goddess, a regulator of nature, light and fertility.” A shapeshifting force, uNomkhubulwane can manifest in the form of an animal, or a hurricane or a rainbow — the lattermost of which, Makhathini says, symbolizes her “kindness and regulation of balance.” As always, Makhathini’s message is ultimately one of perpetual optimism for his people, and for all people. “Essentially, this offering is an invitation to humanity to cultivate ways of being that yearn for freedom and balance,” he says. “Here I invite you to a new mode of humanism that is oriented towards singing the songs of uNomkhubulwane.” What a delight and honour to welcome Nduduzo Makhathni to moods for the third time for an evening of shared music, spirituality and philosophy.

V.I.P. Session by JUR Records

Semtex 50 bday

JUR Label founder Semtex aka Sasha is celebrating his 50th birthday and is inviting all Drum’n’Bass lovers to the ultimate birthday session. Get ready for a wild night of dancing with top-notch DJs and a hefty dose of Drum’n’Bass! He started collecting and selling vinyl at the age of 16 – then in 1991, he founded the legendary JUR Records, which continues to throw DnB parties and hip-hop concerts to this day. For his big day, Semtex has put together a killer lineup that speaks for itself: Seba (Secret Operations, Sweden) is coming through with his new album and will set the decks on fire. Klute (Commercial Suicide, London) is known for his versatile DnB sets – always full of surprises. Robyn Chaos (Therapy Sessions UK), the Queen of Darkness, will be playing a top-tier old school set – goosebumps guaranteed. And: we’re also celebrating Z-Groove’s birthday that night – Twice the reason to tear up the dancefloor! Grab your discounted presale tickets and join us for a night full of beats, bass, and good vibes with Semtex and Z-Groove. We’re looking forward to seeing you! Cheers, Semtex

Disk Jockey

Mãeana

Adalu & Moods present

Following a successful run in Brazil the performance Mãeana is now embarking on a tour across Europe. The repertoire blends timeless songs popularized by the Bahian João Gilberto with contemporary hits by the Pernambucan João Gomes. Juazeiro and Petrolina meet on the bridge formed by Mãeana, creating what she calls &quot;pisa nova,&quot; a fusion of the piseiro groove with the intention of bossa nova. The vocals will be accompanied by guitar and percussion, framed by Mãeana&#x27;s unique aesthetics that transform every stage she graces.

Sina

The renowned artist Sina is celebrating her 30th anniversary. The singer has invited her loyal fans to determine the live program: The Bescht of 30 Jahre fan playlist is the result of this campaign. No-one charms and causalizes with the audience like she does, and because Sina turns every concert evening into a unique experience, it&#x27;s worth paying her and her six-piece band a visit. It&#x27;s all about giving something back to the fans, says Sina, because I&#x27;m very grateful to be able to do this job thanks to them. Celebrate with me and accompany Sina on her anniversary tour through Switzerland!

Melina Nora

Support Act

Melina Nora&#x27;s playful music tells of growing up and growing away, of setting off, arriving and returning from time to time. A balancing act between heaviness and lightness, a look out of the train window, the blinding sun on your face, the passing landscape in the periphery and your thoughts somewhere else entirely. Wallisertitschi-Indie-Popmüsig-Unplugged - light-footed, yet with depth. Fresh, fragile, free and a little rebellious! The young Valais native will open the evening with her emotional songs.

Yusuf Findus

The music-listening carpet likes fruit. Cucumbers &amp; carrots too. In his day to day as jazz booker at Moods, he reads and writes countless artist bios, which is why he is committed to a world without curly parsley. Yunus will prepare a tasting menu, consisting of seven kilos of near mint records, three varieties of bağlama, market jazz from Kerns with a jus de disco &amp; soundtrack confit. For dessert: Doppio with Parsley, smooth, VSOP 1993. Kisses from the kitchen.

Turntables

Yazz Ahmed Quartet

«A Paradise In The Hold»

With her music, British-Bahraini trumpeter Yazz Ahmed seeks to blur the lines between jazz and electronic sound design, bringing together the sounds of her mixed heritage in what has been described as &quot;psychedelic Arabic jazz, intoxicating and captivating.&quot; Her fourth studio album, A Paradise in the Hold, delves even deeper into her dual heritage and has produced a treasure trove that draws on traditional music and stories from her childhood home. Ahmed writes for voice for the first time, with lyrics inspired by Bahraini wedding poems and the yearning songs of pearl divers. Deeply textural, expansive and full of potent performances, the album charts the heroic voyages of the jewel hunters of yore, who sailed home through rough seas with precious cargo, and Ahmed&#x27;s own journey of self-discovery over the past decade. Her compositions invite us to groove and dance whilst embracing an introspective melancholy as we embark on a journey from London through Zurich to Bahrain and back again. In her words: &quot;I hope that through my music I can bring people together, build bridges between cultures and change the perception of women in jazz and people of Middle Eastern heritage.&quot;

Flugelhorn

Vibraphon

Lea Maria Fries

Album Release «Cleo»

A fascinating voice reminiscent of Mélanie De Biasio and Beth Gibbons: Lea Maria Fries (et.nu, 22° Halo) is releasing her first solo album &#x27;Cleo&#x27; on 4 April 2025. On it, the Swiss singer confidently tells of an artist&#x27;s intimate search for her future, maturity and sensitivity. It is about encounters with the world, about being a woman in society and culture, and about becoming a queen like the one who has inspired her since childhood: Cleopatra. Strong, soulful, powerful, fresh and full of surprises, &#x27;Cleo&#x27; captivates the listener with every note.

BUREAU BUREAU

BUREAU BUREAU have been playing experimental music with a focus on text as a duo since 2021 and working together on various other projects: In 2022, they premiered a work for 24 musicians on the subject of glacier melt, wrote reworks of music by an ensemble of friends, played a Kirchenhall program and released their first album as a book. They won the ZKB Jazz Prize 2022 and played concerts in Switzerland and Germany. In addition to the search for something new in music, the project focuses on a thematic reference to current affairs and an interdisciplinary approach. The music of Loenne and Cina can probably be described as combining around 40 different sounds, playing loud and wild, throwing lyrics around and yet being softies at heart. Spoken word meets pop meets free improvisation. Somehow experimental music, but mostly – and above all – appealing to people who say they don&#x27;t listen to that much experimental music. BUREAU BUREAU work as an actual BUREAU for small and big stories. And sound. Sound!

BUREAU BUREAU für die ganze Familie

Experiencing music together is the focus of the family concert series at Moods. There are no children&#x27;s songs, but rather concerts with good music that invite you to dance and marvel. In a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere, young and old have the opportunity to discover the colorful world of music together and be inspired by the enthusiasm. With a colorful mixture of jazz, spoken word and wild improvisation, Bureau Bureau invites everyone to a musical adventure. Sometimes loud and boisterous, sometimes soft and playful, the three musicians create worlds of sound that captivate and entertain. A concert full of surprises for curious ears! - 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.

Eivind Aarset Quartet

«Phantasmagoria, or a Different Kind of Journey»

Ambient, post-rock and beat-heavy jazz from Norway&#x27;s most exciting guitarist: Eivind Aarset is known for filtering and alienating his instrument beyond recognition. His debut album &quot;Electronique Noire&quot; was hailed by the New York Times as &quot;... one of the best electric jazz albums after Miles Davis&quot;. On his new album &quot;Phantasmagoria or A Different Kind of Journey&quot; (Jazzland Rec. VÖ Sept 2021), the musician, born in 1961, takes the audience on a journey into his own consciousness, which ends at the Japanese Buddhist river of the underworld, the Sanzu River.

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