Stella & The Longos

«Amour Propre»

Following the acclaimed 2022 release &quot;Détends-Toi&quot;, the first electrifying collaboration between lead singer Stella Zekri and producer Ed Longo, &quot;Amour Propre&quot; crowns two years of relentless touring, growth, and evolution. On the road, the duo forged a powerful live ensemble of Berlin’s finest musicians. That synergy now explodes onto record, expanding Stella &amp; The Longos’ sound into something more organic, daring, and deeply alive. On &quot;Amour Propre&quot;, Stella’s sultry, magnetic voice weaves through lush layers of live drums and percussion, funky guitar riffs, shimmering keyboards, intricate brass lines, and the unmistakable hi-fi production flair of Ed Longo. The rhythms oscillate in a melting pot of musical styles, where Afro-Caribbean influences overlap with vintage boogie beats and quelching synths flirt with smoky Parisian midnight moods. Stella’s voice remains the heart of it all, sensual, husky, and brimming with raw emotion. Her lyrics explore love, longing, and reflection, while also capturing moments of dancefloor euphoria and universal connection. With The Longos as her powerhouse backing band, every track radiates the energy of a live performance: intimate, enchanting, and unforgettable. Not only does Stella lead this band as vocalist, she can also be found behind the DJ decks spinning vinyl as Stella Zekri. For fans of Asha Puthli, Nu Genea and Kassav.

Sammy Bacca

Warm Up & Hang Out 

Sammy Bacca is just a simple chill dude from Zurich, whose affinity for good music has been honed since he was a child. When he finally was “old” enough to start collecting records, that’s when it took off - his world became enveloped by music and records. At home, there’s never not a record playing. Lately he also started sharing some gems of his record collection on Instagram - go check it out! Having had some residencies in and around Zurich and still keeping up with the scene there, he’s been behind quite a few DJ booths in the past 20y, while also perfecting his skills as a selector. With that said, his sets go through a variety of genres and gems to tell his story.

Vocals

Guitar

Keyboards

Bass

Percussion

Drum Kit

Zurich Jazz Orchestra feat. Yasek Manzano Silva

Latin Night – Rompiendo La Rutina

We were very much looking forward to embarking on a musical journey to the Caribbean at the upcoming concert alongside Juan Munguía, the Cuban trumpet legend who lives in Spain. Unfortunately, due to health reasons, he is unable to come to Moods. Nevertheless, you don’t have to miss out on an exciting concert evening at Moods. Yasek Manzano Silva will be stepping in for the evening. Daniel Schenker met the Cuban trumpeter and composer in New York in 2002. He was introduced to the New York jazz audience there during a concert by his mentor, Roy Hargrove. As luck would have it, the Havana-born musician has been in Switzerland for a little over two weeks and, fortunately, agreed to join right away. Yasek Manzano Silva began his musical studies at the Alejandro García Caturla Conservatory in Marianao, where he played along to the music he heard on his parents’ LPs. In 1995, Manzano enrolled at the Amadeo Roldán Conservatory in Havana, where he developed an interest in jazz music. He later attended the Havana School of Arts and Music. In 1997, American jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove gave him his first trumpet, and Silva began playing at various jam sessions around town. He later traveled to New York and received a scholarship to the Juilliard School of Music, where he studied under jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and played in the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra. Since returning to Cuba in 2003, he has performed alongside Celia Cruz, Los Van Van, Irakere, Bobby Carcassés, and the British bands Manic Street Preachers and Simply Red. So you can look forward to a thrilling program: it’s quite possible that you’ll find it hard to sit still this evening. In addition to lively salsa numbers, you’re sure to hear a few Latin American-influenced arrangements by Ed Partyka.

Leitung

Trumpet

Altsaxophon

Tenorsaxophon

Baritone Saxophone

Trombone

Bassposaune

Piano

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.

Theo Croker

«Dream Manifest»

For Theo Croker, the trumpet is just the beginning. Seamlessly blending jazz, soul, hip-hop, electronica, spoken word, and Afrofuturism, the grandson of Doc Cheatham creates a unique sound. Croker takes the language of jazz and expands it into a soundscape all his own, where improvisation meets production, beats meet brass, and history meets the present. His music thrives on dialogue with tradition, his musical roots, and the world as it sounds today. His live shows are not traditional concerts, but rather journeys through sound and mood. They are atmospheric, highly musical, and deeply connected to the moment. At Moods, he will take us on this journey with his eighth album, Dream Manifest. The evening will be a meditation on what can coexist as he experiments with acoustic, electric, and digital layers of sound. Deep grooves combine serenity and tension to form covalent bonds. Trances become conversations. Beautiful, dreamlike melodies collide with grounding pads and raw friction.

Disk Jockey

Rachel Eckroth Trio

Straight-ahead, modern and unmistakable. Although she tours large stadiums and festivals with St. Vincent, three-time Grammy-nominated pianist and singer Rachel Eckroth keeps her solo projects surprisingly and refreshingly traditional. In October 2025, her all-female trio, featuring bassist Emma Dayhuff and drummer Tina Raymond, released their latest EP, This Is One of Those Moments. It&#x27;s a tried-and-tested formation with a contemporary twist, and the same approach applies to her music. This is particularly evident on the new EP, which is highly lyrical: one patiently follows the melodies and rhythmic cells, watching them unfold into constantly changing, colourful, shimmering pieces. It is immediately apparent that Rachel Eckroth hears things differently to the rest of us. Her music is an evolving soundscape, full of darkness yet accessible and redeeming light.

Dominique Fils-Aimé

Dominique Fils-Aimé is a rising star in vocal jazz, a Montreal singer-songwriter who puts the history of African-American musical culture into the heart of her work. She crafts her work in cycles, with each trilogy telling a unique chapter in her quest for sonic, creative, and spiritual freedom. In 2023, Dominique Fils-Aimé launched her second trilogy, a collection of introspective and intuitive works that began with «Our Roots Run Deep», which has already been celebrated at Moods. So, in February 2026, Dominique will unveil the second chapter of this cycle with a new studio album «My World Is The Sun». On this project, she focuses on the very essence of the creative process. It reflects her commitment to freedom, to the sonic, creative, and spiritual dimensions as well as her desire to create from a place of honesty and vulnerability. Reaching from contemplative ballads to energetic outbursts, this show will invite the audience to delve into the roots of her soul and to connect with one&#x27;s higher self For fans of Bobby McFerrin and Youn Sun Nah

m4music Festival

Over 40 shows on 5 festival stages, a conference, demo tape clinic, and an award show: the m4music Festival by Migros Culture Percentage on Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Schiffbau, Moods, and EXIL. Tickets can be exchanged for festival wristbands at the check-in desk from 6 p.m. The wristband entitles you to admission to all concerts as long as capacity allows. We recommend arriving early. Admission is restricted to persons aged 16 and over; younger persons may only enter if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The afternoon program, including the conference, demo tape clinic, concerts on the open-air stage, and award show, is open to the public. The festival will be held in accordance with current official regulations; subject to changes and program changes. Further information about the festival is available at www.m4music.ch and on Instagram. Line-up: 3YOONI / Akryl / bangerfabrique / Bricknasty / Charlize / Copycat / Cordoba78 / Eckhart / ETO / Fau$tino &amp; Manu913 / glitchBABY / Good Neighbours / Grenzkontrolle / Kayla Shyx / Laurenz Nikolaus / Lilac Attitude / Lone Assembly / Lovehead / Marlo Grosshardt / Marlon Magnée / Moictani / Monster Florence / Pablo &amp; Special Guests / Paula Engels / Paxslim / Polarbæren X La Nefera / Seulfa / Splendid /Stereo Luchs Line-Up at Moods (Saturday): 20:45-21:30 Cordoba78 22:15-23:00 Paula Engels 23:45-00:30 Mary Middlefield 01:15-02:00 Pablo &amp; Guests

m4music Conference

Over 40 shows on 5 festival stages, a conference, demo tape clinic, and an award show: the m4music Festival by Migros Culture Percentage on Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Schiffbau, Moods, and EXIL. Tickets can be exchanged for festival wristbands at the check-in desk from 6 p.m. The wristband entitles you to admission to all concerts as long as capacity allows. We recommend arriving early. Admission is restricted to persons aged 16 and over; younger persons may only enter if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The afternoon program, including the conference, demo tape clinic, concerts on the open-air stage, and award show, is open to the public. The festival will be held in accordance with current official regulations; subject to changes and program changes. Further information about the festival is available at www.m4music.ch and on Instagram.

Over 40 shows on 5 festival stages, a conference, demo tape clinic, and an award show: the m4music Festival by Migros Culture Percentage on Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Schiffbau, Moods, and EXIL. Tickets can be exchanged for festival wristbands at the check-in desk from 6 p.m. The wristband entitles you to admission to all concerts as long as capacity allows. We recommend arriving early. Admission is restricted to persons aged 16 and over; younger persons may only enter if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The afternoon program, including the conference, demo tape clinic, concerts on the open-air stage, and award show, is open to the public. The festival will be held in accordance with current official regulations; subject to changes and program changes. Further information about the festival is available at www.m4music.ch and on Instagram. Line-up: 3YOONI / Akryl / bangerfabrique / Bricknasty / Charlize / Copycat / Cordoba78 / Eckhart / ETO / Fau$tino &amp; Manu913 / glitchBABY / Good Neighbours / Grenzkontrolle / Kayla Shyx / Laurenz Nikolaus / Lilac Attitude / Lone Assembly / Lovehead / Marlo Grosshardt / Marlon Magnée / Moictani / Monster Florence / Pablo &amp; Special Guests / Paula Engels / Paxslim / Polarbæren X La Nefera / Seulfa / Splendid /Stereo Luchs Line-Up at Moods (Friday): 20:45-21:30 Inuit Pagoda 22:15-23:00 ELLESTE100 23:45-00:30 Marlon Magnée 01:15-02:00 Laskaar &amp; Special Guests

Over 40 shows on 5 festival stages, a conference, demo tape clinic, and an award show: the m4music Festival by Migros Culture Percentage on Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Schiffbau, Moods, and EXIL. Tickets can be exchanged for festival wristbands at the check-in desk from 6 p.m. The wristband entitles you to admission to all concerts as long as capacity allows. We recommend arriving early. Admission is restricted to persons aged 16 and over; younger persons may only enter if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The afternoon program, including the conference, demo tape clinic, concerts on the open-air stage, and award show, is open to the public. The festival will be held in accordance with current official regulations; subject to changes and program changes. Further information about the festival is available at www.m4music.ch and on Instagram. Line-up: 3YOONI / Akryl / bangerfabrique / Bricknasty / Charlize / Copycat / Cordoba78 / Eckhart / ETO / Fau$tino &amp; Manu913 / glitchBABY / Good Neighbours / Grenzkontrolle / Kayla Shyx / Laurenz Nikolaus / Lilac Attitude / Lone Assembly / Lovehead / Marlo Grosshardt / Marlon Magnée / Moictani / Monster Florence / Pablo &amp; Special Guests / Paula Engels / Paxslim / Polarbæren X La Nefera / Seulfa / Splendid /Stereo Luchs

Marco Mezquida Trio

«Táctil»

Some musicians play notes; others live sounds. Marco Mezquida is the latter. Born in Menorca, this pianist, improviser, and composer embodies musical passion. He is considered one of the most vibrant figures on the Spanish jazz scene. He is often described as a &quot;child prodigy,&quot; &quot;piano wizard,&quot; and &quot;magnetic.&quot; He moves effortlessly between jazz, classical, flamenco, folk, pop, and free improvisation. Among his many awards, he has been voted Musician of the Year four times by the BMW Welt Jazz Award (Audience &amp; Jury Award) and the Asociación de Músicos de Jazz y Moderna de Catalunya (Association of Jazz Musicians of Catalonia). Following the albums Letter to Milos, Talismán, and Ravel&#x27;s Dreams, Marco Mezquida will present his new album, Táctil, in spring 2026. He will perform with his musical partners, Aleix Tobias on drums and percussion and Martín Meléndez on cello.

Cello

Ben Wendel's BaRcoDe

Ben Wendel, Joel Ross, Simon Moullier, Patricia Brennan, Warren Wolf

Canadian saxophonist Ben Wendel returns to our club with an innovative new ensemble. Following concerts with Kneebody and his sextet, as well as a featured performance with Kurt Rosenwinkel’s NEXT STEP in recent years, Wendel&#x27;s latest line-up features four leading vibraphonists. This electroacoustic project showcases a distinctive and vibrant instrumentation, exploring the intersection of chamber, classical, and minimal music within the context of contemporary jazz. With some of the biggest names in contemporary percussion, this is set to be a boundary-pushing evening both on and off stage. BaRcoDe brings together four of the most innovative voices in contemporary percussion. Joel Ross, a Blue Note recording artist, has redefined the vibraphone through acclaimed releases like KingMaker and The Parable of the Poet, and is widely regarded as one of his generation’s most expressive improvisers. Simon Moullier — praised by Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock, and known for his customized quarter-tone vibraphone — expands the instrument’s vocabulary with global idioms and electronics. Patricia Brennan is celebrated for her exploratory solo work and collaborations with avant-garde leaders like Mary Halvorson and John Zorn, using extended techniques and real-time processing to reimagine the vibraphone’s role. Venezuelan-born Juan Diego Villalobos draws on Afro-Caribbean traditions and experimental electronics, bringing a folkloric yet futuristic energy to the ensemble’s sound.

Saxophon

Vibraphon

Marimba

Balafon

Filippo Valli Quartet

The Filippo Valli Quartet presents a repertoire that combines the bandleader’s original compositions with modern interpretations of jazz standards. The band stands out for its harmonious balance between composition and improvisation, as well as for a vivid and profound musical dialogue. Valli draws inspiration from some of the most innovative voices in contemporary jazz, such as Joel Ross, Immanuel Wilkins, Braxton Cook, Marquis Hill, Joe Sanders and Joshua Redman. Artists, whose complex sonic landscapes provide fertile ground for his creativity. At the same time, it is the soul of Black music that deeply permeates his artistic vision, with blues, soul and funk becoming languages through which Valli shapes a personal and emotionally charged sound world. The interplay of the four band members’ musical identities creates a rich palette of nuances and expressive depth. The quartet leads the listener on a musical journey that flows between moments of high energy and intimate reflection, with the musicians’ collaborative spirit turning each concert into a coherent, immersive and profoundly contemporary experience.

Kontrabass

Meral Polat

jazzhane & Moods present

Meral Polat is a Dutch actress, playwrighter, songwriter and singer with Kurdish-Alevi roots. Together with her three fellow musicians, she creates an open, multi-layered sound that combines Anatolian folk, Kurdish poetry, rock, blues and improvisational elements. Her debut album Ez Kî Me is a contemporary interpretation of Anatolian music, at times a battle cry, at others a delicate call for identity and belonging and was nominated for the Songlines Music Award and the UPBEAT Best New Talent Award 2024. With her second album Meydan she gives voice to women living on their own terms, a powerful, epic exploration of freedom, humanity and women&#x27;s strength. Musically, it adds more rhythm, groove, rock ‘n’ roll, and power, sharing stories of resistance, struggle, and solidarity in the fight for women’s rights.

CHAMOS

Known for their genre-spanning DJ sets that seamlessly blend West Asian influences, bass, and percussion, CHAMOS truly embody their name—meaning &quot;friends&quot;—as they bring together diverse sounds and audiences. With members from Kurdish and Dutch backgrounds, their music effortlessly fuses traditional and electronic elements. Building on the success of their club edits series, which has garnered attention from DJs and artists alike, the duo has cultivated an organic and ever-growing fanbase.

20 Jahre Heidi Happy – die Jubiläumsshow

mit Büne Huber, Wallis Bird, Rebekka Lindauer und Handsome Hank

To celebrate her anniversary, Heidi Happy has written a song with each of her twenty most inspiring encounters from the past twenty years. And at Moods Heidi Happy will be presenting her resulting album “20”, which will be released on February 6, 2026, with some illustrious guests! Büne Huber, Wallis Bird, Rebekka Lindauer, and Handsome Hank will join Heidi to take a look back onto her musical career to date. Folky singer-songwriter ballads, spherically dreamy hippie worlds and synth-pop with French charm - it&#x27;s all there. Sometimes very calm and unagitated, sometimes so moving that it&#x27;s hard not to dance along or howl with emotion. This concert recording was made with the support of Migros Culture Percentage.

Zwicker feat. Heidi Happy

Afterparty

Zwicker&#x27;s music fuses songwriting with dance floor electronica. He has performed as a DJ all over the world with his club tunes, some of which he recorded with singer Heidi Happy (for example, ‘Who You Are’, 2009). His releases on Compost Records are timelessly charming and have received millions of streams on various platforms. This evening, the busy soundtrack composer, whose birth name is Cyril Böhler, is stepping out of the studio once again. He will be visiting his former DJ residence at Moods with new tracks, including a guest appearance by Heidi Happy! The stars are aligned. Dancing is allowed.

Mandolin

Jan Galega Brönnimann, Moussa Cissokho, Omri Hason

JMO are not only the initials of the three musicians, but also the three main influences in their music: Jazz - Mandinka - Orient. To mark their 10th anniversary, Jan Galega Brönnimann, Moussa Cissokho and Omri Hason are presenting their third CD Nia Yelle. In Mandinka, a West African language, this means: Open Your Eyes. The music of JMO revives the art of storytelling. The sparkling clear sound of the kora meets the sonorous, smoky tones of the bass clarinet and is supported by Omri Hason&#x27;s various percussion instruments. The interplay between Moussa Cissokho, Jan Galega Brönnimann and Omri Hason captivates with beautiful melodies and rhythmic elegance - in their unforgettable live concerts they oscillate between magically transfigured moments and rhythmically explosive flights of fancy. The result is authentic and contemporary chamber music that crosses borders between traditional and modern sounds from Africa, Europe and the Orient. The repertoire is written by all three musicians and shows their different influences. The clash of the three cultures, the choice of instruments and the rich pool of ideas, melodies and rhythms make the music an unforgettable adventure.

Kora

Clarinet

Sopransaxophon

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