Berther / Mello / Sartorius / Koch

Sartorius / Koch

Luca Pilu Koch & Marina Mello: worldbuzzpoems II

Julian Sartorius and Luca Pilu Koch will open the second evening of worldbuzzpoems. Drums and voice. Two of the most archaic instruments of all. Skin. Air. Wood. Body. Julian Sartorius makes the drums speak, crackle, roll, and tremble. Luca Pilu Koch writes and recites poems about movements beneath the surface. About pressure. About closeness. About what can barely find a place in language. Rhythm meets breath. Words meet resonance.

Carte Blanche artists Marina Mello and Luca Koch have assembled bands for their worldbuzzpoems that improvise with a fresh, urgent, and powerful energy. Martina Berther lays down bass lines that shift, tremble, and suddenly vanish. Julian Sartorius approaches the drums not in terms of measures, but in terms of movements, friction, and leaps. Marina Mello weaves threads through the space with her harp – delicate yet unyielding at the same time. Luca Pilu Koch layers voices, sounds, and colors on top of one another until language becomes sound and sound becomes language. There’s rustling, crackling, humming, and growing. Individual elements become landscapes. Impulses become songs. Two days of controlled loss of control.

Vocals

Harp

E-Bass

Drum Kit

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam

ZHdK @JazzBaragge

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.

Piano

Bass

Zurich Jazz Orchestra feat. Sarah Chaksad

Female Composers Series

For over a decade, Swiss composer and alto and soprano saxophonist Sarah Chaksad has been a leading figure on the European jazz scene. Her trademark is her narrative, richly textured musical language, which combines compositional precision with great formal freedom. The international press hails her as an outstanding composer and arranger. Raised in a musical family, Chaksad discovered her passion for the saxophone and composition at an early age. She studied saxophone and music education at the Jazz Institute of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). She gained significant inspiration from international masterclasses and collaborations with musicians such as Guillermo Klein, Maria Schneider, Django Bates, and John Hollenbeck. In 2012, she founded the Sarah Chaksad Orchestra, with which she performed regularly on European stages for ten years and recorded the albums “Windmond” (2016) and “Tabriz” (2019, with Wolfgang Muthspiel). With the internationally cast Sarah Chaksad Large Ensemble, she released the album “Together” in 2023, which was praised by critics for its richness of timbre and musical depth. Chaksad is committed to the further development of the jazz scene. She directed the Jazzcampus Club Basel from 2015 to 2020, has co-led the international development program Focusyear with Wolfgang Muthspiel since 2016, and has been a co-director of the Institute of Jazz at the FHNW since 2025. She also co-founded the booking agency Esteam Music and the label Clap Your Hands.

Regie

Composition

Altsaxophon

Tenorsaxophon

Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet

Leitung

Trombone

Bassposaune

Waldhorn

Tuba

Guitar

Divanhana

Kultur Shock & Moods present

Divanhana from Sarajevo return to Moods with their unique blend of urban influences and traditional Balkan sounds. With passion and musical sophistication, they bring sevdah in all its beauty and diversity to stages around the world. They’re bringing their sixth studio album, *Radio Sevdah*, a tribute to a cultural institution in Bosnia: Radio Sarajevo. On this album, Divanhana demonstrate once again why they are among the most exciting voices in contemporary Balkan music. They gently guide Sevdah into new sonic realms without losing its soul, telling stories of love, home, and memory that resonate far beyond Bosnia. The band’s new singer, Selma Droce, plays a central role on the album. With her expressive voice, which effortlessly shifts between tenderness and passion, she lends both traditional songs and new compositions a special depth. In recent years, Divanhana has wowed audiences at renowned European festivals such as the Paléo Festival in Nyon, the Rudolstadt Festival, and the Bardentreffen in Nuremberg. With “Radio Sevdah,” they continue this international success story—bridging tradition and modernity, connecting Sarajevo with the world!

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!

Accordion

Keyboards

Percussion

Nubiyan Twist

Expect ultra-tight musicianship and unstoppable energy as Nubiyan Twist bring their electrifying blend of jazz, afrobeat, soul, hip-hop and dance music to the stage with abrand new line-up and live show for 2026. Known for their powerful big-band sound and uplifting live shows, the collective fuse global grooves with UK jazz finesse, percussive fire and deep, infectious rhythm. Following their acclaimed collaborations with musical icons including Nile Rogers, Tony Allen, Seun Kuti and Fatoumata Diawara, the band continue to push boundaries uniting cultures, generations and genres through music that celebrates connection, freedom and groove. Formed in Leeds and now one of the UK’s most respected live acts, Nubiyan Twist have earned MOBO and AIM Award nominations, sold-out tours and praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, Jazzwise and Bandcamp Daily.

Sammy Bacca

Warm Up & Hang Out 

Sammy Bacca is a down-to-earth, laid-back lad from Zurich who has cultivated a love of good music since childhood. When he was finally &quot;old&quot; enough to start collecting records, that’s when it all began – his world was taken over by music and records. At home, there’s hardly a moment when a record isn’t playing. He’s recently started sharing some gems from his record collection on Instagram – do have a look! With various residencies in and around Zurich and his enduring connection to the local scene, he’s stood behind various DJ decks over the past 20 years, whilst continuing to perfect his skills as a selector. His sets encompass a wide range of genres and hidden gems that tell his story.

Electronics

Fender-Rhodes E-Piano

François Lindemann-Alvin Queen Sextet

feat. Charles Tolliver, Greg Osby, Robin Eubanks and Heiri Känzig

Sometimes there are fabulous bands, sometimes there are fabulous musicians. With this unique line-up, both are true, and one can confidently use superlatives. Each one would be worth a visit on their own, but seeing all these legends together on the same stage is probably a once-in-a-lifetime experience and is sure to set jazz fans’ hearts racing. In addition to their own projects as bandleaders, most of them have served as sidemen for greats such as Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, Carla Bley, Woody Shaw and Oscar Peterson. Now trumpeter Tolliver, saxophonist Osby, trombonist Eubanks and bassist Känzig are reuniting under the leadership of François Lindemann on piano and Alvin Queen on drums for a special reunion. Together, they pay tribute to the grand masters John Coltrane and Miles Davis, who would have celebrated their 100th birthdays this year. In doing so, they do not play the music of these two giants, but follow their example and approach to inventiveness and creativity. This unique concert by living legends will be a tribute to Davis’s and Coltrane’s aesthetic and to what the two have given to jazz.

Saxophon

Co Streiff – Russ Johnson Quartet

Album Release «Oracle»

The sound of Co Streiff’s quartet is idiosyncratic. Her compositions and the band’s finely woven interplay create a rich, atmospheric soundscape. The British music magazine The Wire was impressed by the coolness of their playing and described the music as &quot;glorious, uncategorisable modern music&quot;. Since its debut at the Unerhört Festival in Zurich in 2009, the quartet has continued to evolve. Since 2019 alone, the group has played over 25 concerts in Switzerland, including at the 2024 Willisau Jazz Festival, and has presented numerous new compositions. Live recordings made during a tour in April 2023 are now due to be released in August 2026 under the title &quot;Oracle&quot; on the renowned label INTAKT Records. The music is carried by four strong musical personalities: the versatile and powerful double bassist Christian Weber; the experimental sound explorer Gerry Hemingway on drums; the exceptionally versatile and expressive trumpeter Russ Johnson; and Co Streiff herself, whose warm, earthy saxophone playing lends the music its unmistakable voice.

Sopransaxophon

Kontrabass

25 Years Vintage Jam Band

Momoko Gill

Fresh from her critically acclaimed collaboration Clay with Matthew Herbert, Momoko Gill steps forward in her own right for the first time with her remarkable debut solo album. She has long been one of the UK electronic and jazz scene’s best-kept secrets. A self-taught drummer, producer, songwriter, and vocalist, she has brought her unique touch to collaborations with Alabaster DePlume, Matthew Herbert, Coby Sey, Tirzah, and Nadeem Din-Gabisi (her musical foil in An Alien Called Harmony). But, with &quot;Momoko&quot;, she emerges into the spotlight with an album that is entirely her own. Throughout, you can hear the stylistic flavours of jazz musicians as much as singer-songwriters, experimental artists and electronic producers. Though Momoko Gill rejects imitation, sculpting her sound through feel and expression rather than tradition. Based in London and having grown up in Japan and the US, Gill channels her breadth of perspective through her musical ideas and storytelling, with a unique voice developed through instinct, collaboration and solitary study.

Flute

Synthesizer

Daniel Erdmann's Thérapie deCouple

«I Wanna Hold Your Hand, François»

It’s time for a couple to settle their differences. The couple in question? France and Germany – The engine of Europe, which now and then finds itself in crisis. Daniel Erdmann knows both sides very well, the differences, the similarities, the possible misunderstandings, the psychology of the two countries making him the perfect counsellor. To help him, Daniel has put together a French-German sextet. Opting to work with a combination of those he already knows very well and having the security that comes with that and inviting completely new people who bring with them the desire and magic of uncertainty to spice things up. Don’t miss this chance to see this spellbinding ensemble of virtuoso players on their first ever visit to Zurich: the young French clarinettist Catherine Delaunay, hi-energy drummer Eva Klesse and bassist Henning Sieverts, two established greats of the German jazz scene, and the phenomenal expressive talents of French string soloists Théo Ceccaldi and Vincent Courtois.

Violin

Cello

Clarinet

NNAVY

Album Release «Slowly Burning»

Swiss singer, songwriter and performer NNAVY is steadily establishing herself as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary soul and R&amp;B. Based in Lausanne, music has long been both her refuge and creative outlet, evolving from songs written and performed in the privacy of her bedroom into a flourishing independent career. Her growing profile has led to a coveted COLORS performance and appearances at the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival for three consecutive years, including an opening slot for Lionel Richie. Along the way, she has shared stages with acclaimed artists including Arlo Parks, Ben l&#x27;Oncle Soul, Alfa Mist and November Ultra. 2025 NNAVY won a Swiss Music Award in the category &quot;Best Act Romandie&quot;. This fall NNAVY will celebrate the release of her new album «Slowly Burning» at Moods. Goosebumps, heartache, and tears of joy guaranteed.

K.O.S Crew Dancehall Mood

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 Dos für Familien

They’re always there. When the swamp gets too wet, the prairie too dusty, or the asphalt too hot. They rock and growl like a handful of alligators, oscillating between raw swamp blues and psychedelic influences. On stage, they’re free, living on blind faith and blasting out the primal sounds the Mississippi Delta taught them. Oaxaca (MX), New Orleans (LA), Istanbul (T), and Grindelwald (CH) are just a few of the places that shape the sound of LOS DOS. Wherever they play, not a single ear remains dry... This concert is part of the Schiffbau Festival and is free for everyone. However, you must reserve a ticket. For further information on the Schiffbaufest: https://www.schiffbaufest.ch/de/38881/schiffbaufest-2026 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.

Sullivan Fortner Trio

«Leave that in there»

Hailing from New Orleans, Sullivan Fortner has been regarded as one of the finest jazz pianists of his generation for over a decade. The Grammy-winning artist, composer and bandleader captivates audiences with his tonal depth, stylistic versatility, and exceptional improvisational talent. He also spent many years performing alongside American jazz stars such as Roy Hargrove, Christian Scott and Stefon Harris. He gained international recognition for his solo album &quot;Solo Game&quot; (2024) and for his work as co-producer and pianist on &quot;The Window&quot;, the album he recorded with the young jazz diva Cécile McLorin Salvant. Together, they performed an unforgettable duo set on the Moods stage. Fortner is now coming to visit with his trio and a new album in hand. &quot;Leave that in there&quot; is being released on Artwork Records this year and follows the highly acclaimed and 2026 GRAMMY awarded previous album, &quot;Southern Nights&quot;. In the trio, Fortner prioritises unadulterated, honest musical expression over perfection, embracing spontaneous, unpractised moments, mistakes, and raw recordings to capture genuine emotion. This concert is part of the Schiffbau Festival and is free for everyone. However, you must reserve a ticket. For further information on the Schiffbaufest: https://www.schiffbaufest.ch/de/38881/schiffbaufest-2026

Martial In-Albon feat. Seraina Tall

«Alphorn Tunes» 

Musician Martial In-Albon brings archaic alphorn sounds into the present through his work. This project began when he recorded the &quot;Miniatures&quot; for his album &quot;Alphorn Tunes&quot; (2025) in the Hünenberg water reservoir in the Chnodenwald, where the reverberation lasts for over 45 seconds. He is now bringing this extraordinary music to the stage. An interplay of natural tones, electroacoustic composition, dance and surround sound comes together to create an immersive performance that connects the past with the present. The timelessness of the sounds creates a connection to the moment, the place, the people and the vibrations of the present. The invisible becomes visible and the intangible becomes tangible, all the while in constant contact with the ever-present interplay of space and time.

Dance

Sounddesign

Bobby Sparks II

Bobby Sparks II is a Grammy Award winning musician and producer steeped in gospel, funk, jazz and blues. He is a key architect behind Snarky Puppy’s signature sound and toured with musical giants including Prince, Marcus Miller, George Benson, Nancy Wilson and Natalie Cole among others. He was also as a core member of Roy Hargrove’s band &quot;The RH Factor&quot;. In a monumental display of his immense musical talent, his latest album &quot;Paranoia&quot; sees Sparks orchestrate a two hour funk opera that masterfully fuses funk, rock, soul, and jazz into a singular, sprawling vision. It is an epic and celebratory sonic journey, brought to life with the help of a stellar lineup of guest musicians, that represents the culmination of his lifelong musical experience. Known for his love for vintage keyboards – from the Hammond B-3, Clavinet and Fender Rhodes to the Mini-Moog and Prophet-5 – Sparks blends analog character with deep pocket funk and electrifying improvisation, making him one of the most versatile and in-demand keyboardists of his generation.

Minyo Crusaders

The Minyo Crusaders are a ten-piece big band from Japan who make no secret of their love for their folk songs (Min’yō). “For the Japanese, Min’yō is the folk music that is both closest to them and yet the furthest away,” says bandleader Katsumi Tanaka. Its essence is deeply rooted within them, even if they do not always realise it. The band reimagines traditional Japanese folk songs by blending them with Latin American, African and Caribbean rhythms. Their powerful and inventive arrangements breathe new life into these traditional working-class folk songs. The fact that this blend is fantastic is evident not only from the fact that the Moods team have been ardent fans since their performance in 2023, but also from renowned artists such as Iggy Pop and Ry Cooder, who described them as “the best band I’ve heard in many years”.

Tim & Puma Mimi

Tim &amp; Puma Mimi are back! The Swiss-Japanese electro duo, known for their techno cucumber, toothpaste flute and Skype concerts, recently even made it into the Hollywood film Ghost in the Shell. After seven years of absence aka raising children aka training interns, another baby is now here: an album with twelve tracks: &quot;More or Less Tim &amp; Puma Mimi&quot;. The play with addition and subtraction runs through the entire album. Many new signature sounds appear: a pocket operator synthesizer that looks like a pocket calculator and sounds like a Gameboy. A vocoder that opened up new possibilities for Mimi&#x27;s unique vocals. Or the KoTaMo, a mix of koto, tambura and monochord - three cultures, three bodies of sound, one instrument. What is striking about the new songs is the (supposed) lack of beats and the even stronger incorporation of Japanese music elements via flute melodies, crickets or folk songs (Aka Tombo, Ryushi), while the unique Tim &amp; Puma-Mimi quirkiness remains at all levels.

Timbales

Multiinstrumentalist

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion

Founded in Zurich in the late 1990s, The Hillbilly Moon Explosion is a band that blends rock ’n’ roll with influences from blues, swing, 1960s beat, country, surf and chanson to create a distinctive sound. Thanks to this stylistic diversity, the group has made a name for itself far beyond the rockabilly scene. Although various media outlets have hailed them as one of Switzerland’s finest rockabilly bands, the group is still considered an insider&#x27;s tip. This is partly because they consistently refuse to be pigeonholed into any particular style. Rather than limiting themselves to classic rockabilly patterns, the band incorporates the diverse musical tastes of its members into their sound. This openness is also evident in their latest album, &quot;Back In Time&quot;, which was released in 2024 on Cleopatra Records. Across eleven original compositions and a reggae-inspired rendition of Toussaint McCall’s classic &quot;Nothing Takes the Place of You&quot;, founding members Oliver Baroni and Emanuela Hutter showcase their talents as songwriters. In doing so, the band retains the infectious energy and dynamism that has secured them a loyal fanbase for years.

Hollabackshroom

Warm Up & Afterparty

Exclusively vinyl – funk, disco, jazz, country, rock and everything in between. Hollabackshroom is from Zurich and works in Zurich&#x27;s nightlife.

Paul Amereller Trio

jazzhane & Moods present

Until the concert begins at 8:30 p.m., the Paul Amereller Trio will welcome guests with live music. The three Zurich-based musicians—Paul Amereller (drums), Xaver Rüegg (bass), and Leandro Irarragorri (piano)—share a common musical language: improvised, structured, open, and with a keen sense of rhythm and sound. In the trio, these three perspectives come together directly: bass, piano, and drums serve as the starting point for music that emerges in the moment. Dynamic, rhythmically focused, and full of energy—always with room for surprises. Three musicians who don’t simply play together, but listen to one another and develop the music collectively.

Oum first studied architecture before turning to music and becoming a true builder of songs. Her foundations lie in the complex rhythms of Morocco; her structures are melodies of rare sensuality; her voice—both powerful and gentle—is the living material of her art. Even as she draws on the languages of jazz, soul, and North African trance, Oum resists all categorization. Her music belongs to a singular artist—free and universal. A committed voice, she stands for freedom, the rights of women and minorities, and for an ecological and humanistic vision of the world. As a UNAIDS ambassador, she transforms her art into a space of resistance and sharing, where spirituality and poetry rise as vital forces. With Dialddar (“homemade”), Oum makes a radical gesture: composing an album without string or wind instruments, relying solely on voice and percussion. A choice that is both a technical challenge and an artistic manifesto. Most of the percussion instruments were handcrafted in Marrakech. Their tuning, sensitive to fluctuations in temperature and humidity, makes each recording fragile, alive, and constantly evolving. It is precisely this organic dimension that Oum sought to preserve: a music that breathes, that escapes control, and finds its truth in the moment.

Gregory Hutchinson Quintet

«Kind of Now – The Pulse of Miles Davis»

Greg Hutchinson is one of the most highly regarded drummers of his generation, known for his deep swing, versatility, and unmistakable feel. Since launching his professional career in the late 1980s, he has performed and recorded with jazz greats including Roy Hargrove, Betty Carter, Joshua Redman, Dianne Reeves, John Scofield, and Ray Brown. Equally fluent in bebop, modern jazz, neo-soul, and hip-hop-infused grooves, Hutchinson has appeared on more than 150 recordings and remains an in-demand collaborator on stages and in studios worldwide. His playing blends tradition with modern innovation, making him a defining rhythmic voice in contemporary music. &quot;Kind of Now – The Pulse of Miles Davis&quot; is Gregory Hutchinson’s bold, soulful reimagining of the rhythmic legacy behind Miles Davis. Rather than revisiting the past during this anniversary year, Hutchinson and his all-star ensemble channel the spirit of innovation and dialogue that defined Miles’ greatest bands. The project moves fluidly between swing, groove, and abstraction – a deep, modern conversation built on the pulse that Miles’ drummers once drove. With its lush harmonies, fearless improvisation, and Hutchinson’s signature rhythmic clarity, &quot;Kind of Now&quot; feels at once timeless and alive – a living heartbeat of jazz that connects the then and the now. For this project, Hutchinson has joined forces with an incredibly talented band: Milena Casado, Seamus Blake, Aaron Parks and Jason Weaver complete the line-up.

True Loves

Listening to the abundant sounds of the Seattle-based funk &amp; soul group, True Loves, is like walking down a favorite neighborhood street, slapping five with friends, checking up with clerks in their stores, and smelling the familiar scents of your most cherished locale. The band is its own block party. ‌What began in 2014 as a jam session between three of the city’s best - drummer David McGraw, bassist Bryant Moore, and guitarist Jimmy James - has since blossomed into a global force that features percussionist Iván Galvez, trombonist Greg Kramer, and saxophonists Gordon Brown and Skerik. Together, the group’s live performances have garnered them much acclaim and millions of streams on YouTube. ‌In 2017, True Loves recorded their debut instrumental LP, Famous Last Words, which received worldwide adulation, earning them performances at coveted music festivals. In 2018, the group released the &quot;Dapper Derp/Kabuki&quot; 45&#x27; on WeCoast Records followed by 2019&#x27;s Colemine Records &quot;Famous Last Words/Mary Pop Poppins&quot; 45 single. The band released their sophomore album &quot;Sunday Afternoon&quot; in 2021, on Color Red Music. 2024 saw the band release their latest &quot;Good Weed and Red Wine&quot; followed by their second European tour. A second single, &quot;Dopus No. 1&quot; was released in January 2025 with a vinyl 7&quot; release of both songs on Valentine&#x27;s day.

Root Area Special Edition

Elmar Frey

Root Area plays &quot;soul jazz&quot; in the truest sense. Whether it’s slow blues, New Orleans funk, gospel-inspired ballads, or hot grooves – Root Area’s music is deeply connected to the roots of jazz, bringng them into the present day. Having already released several CDs featuring compositions by all four band members, this Carte Blanche evening sees Root Area focus on new original compositions penned by Elmar Frey. His compositional style is characterized by rhythm, groove, and colorful melodies, which – through the contributions of Nicole Johänntgen, Christoph Grab, and Marcel Thomi – develop into a rich band sound and an incredibly captivating energy.

Hammond organ

Hidèn Harlekin @ JazzBaragge

Zurich Jazz Orchestra feat. China Moses

Singer, songwriter, and producer China Moses develops her art and music in an open and honest way. Her music is defiantly authentic and defies what so many labels and critics want: a label. She captivates her listeners with her deep sense of rhythm, her sensitivity, and her wit, drawing inspiration from countless styles within the vast tradition of African American music. Open and fearless, China’s songs document fleeting emotional states and expansive narratives, often turning to self-reflection in both her lyrics and phrasing. China Moses and Ed Partyka have been collaborating since 2014 and have built a strong artistic connection based on mutual respect and trust. Over the years, Ed has arranged many of China’s original compositions, as well as selected songs from the pop, soul, and gospel repertoires, for jazz orchestra.

Lakecia Benjamin

«We Dream»

Lakecia Benjamin approaches her music and performances with a take-no-prisoners attitude. After primarily performing as an accompanist for artists such as Alicia Keys, Missy Elliot, Gregory Porter and Theo Croker, she introduced the world to her own voice. While her first two studio albums leaned into jazz-funk and soul, in 2020 she referenced her bebop and spiritual influences with &quot;Pursuance: The Coltranes&quot;, an album that brought together several generations of the genre’s luminaries, including greats such as Marcus Strickland, Brandee Younger, Reginald Workman, and Dee Dee Bridgewater. Her 2023 album “Phoenix” is a double metaphor. Lakecia Benjamin refers to the New York City she grew up in and watched slowly die during the pandemic and then come back to life. But it is also a personal reference to the death which she miraculously escapes from in the Fall of 2021 following a serious car accident. This new opus is also an opportunity to highlight her own compositions as well as the creativity, talent and commitment of the female artists she surrounds herself with. “Phoenix”, which earned her three Grammy nominations, marks yet another stratospheric rise for an artist who resolutely knows what she wants to say and how to say it, all the while honoring her mentors and the traditions that have come before her. Her newest album, &quot;We Dream&quot; was released early June 2026 on Artwork Records (PiAS).

Mario Lucio & The Pan African Band

Adalu, Moods & the Portuguese Consulate present

Mario Lucio is a singer, guitarist, composer, poet, author, thinker, and former Minister of Culture of Cape Verde. As a visionary artist and dedicated advocate of creolization, he brings together African, European, and diasporic influences in his work. His music is a tribute to the cultural diversity that shapes Cape Verdean identity. With his latest album, Independance, Mario Lucio reflects on the profound transformations that Cape Verdean music underwent following the country’s independence in 1975. Traditional forms of expression such as Batuko, Tabanka, and Funaná, long suppressed, returned to the stage and became symbols of cultural self-determination. Together with the Pan African Band, whose members represent four African nations, he celebrates the 50th anniversary of the independence of the former Portuguese colonies and the cultural renaissance of Lusophone Africa. Independance combines personal memories with a pan-African vision. The title deliberately merges the words Independence and Dance, symbolizing freedom, movement, and the revival of a vibrant popular culture. Musically, Lucio builds bridges between the Cape Verdean islands and the African mainland. Influences from Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria, and the Congo blend with Afrobeats, Soukous, Rumba, and Cape Verdean rhythms to create a powerful and contemporary sound.

Romeu

Angelo Romeu is a music selector from the south of Portugal who has been playing music in various venues for over 20 years. With his broad repertoire of music, he manages to get audiences dancing or relaxing by the pool. His travels have taken him to Oslo, Lisbon and currently to Zurich, where he is part of the Kasheme project. He loves sharing musical treasures and taking people on a journey through his record collection.

E-Gitarre

Robert Lucaciu Fallen Crooner

Unfortunately, Robert Lucaciu’s ‘Fallen Crooner’ concert on 22 November 2026 has had to be cancelled due to illness. We are currently looking for an alternative date. Tickets already purchased will remain valid. The German-Romanian double bassist and composer Robert Lucaciu (1988) deconstructs his own (cis-)male self-understanding in his latest project Fallen Crooner and invites musicians Laura Totenhagen, Pascal Klewer, Shannon Barnett, Sofía Salvo, and Moritz Baumgärtner to engage in a joyful discourse on gender roles. In a montage of Lucaciu&#x27;s original compositions, well-known songs, and text sequences from various authors, free improvisation plays a central role—questioning the moment with an open outcome. This creates a musical discussion whose strength lies in living the questions in all their intensity and dissolving the urgency for quick answers with a sense of goodwill. Each musician is allowed to celebrate their own diversity and savour all the nuances their instrument has to offer. Individual narratives are reduced to their essence by the ensemble and reassembled in an intense dialogue. Moods and the renowned Swiss jazz label UNIT Records join forces with &quot;UNIT live!&quot; to share the diversity of UNIT jazz. We will be showcasing the diversity of UNIT jazz by bringing the latest releases from the UNIT universe to the Moods stage at regular intervals.

Angel Bat Dawid

Hailing from Chicago, Angel Bat Dawid is a composer, clarinettist, pianist, singer, DJ and teacher who blends spiritual jazz, free improvisation and African-American musical traditions to create a powerful, distinctive sound. She gained international attention in 2019 with her debut album &quot;The Oracle&quot;, which she recorded using only her mobile phone. This critically acclaimed work propelled her to meteoric fame. Dawid tours the world with her ensemble, Tha Brothahood, and released the highly acclaimed album &quot;LIVE&quot; in 2020, which received praise from NPR and Pitchfork, among others. She also leads the all-female group Sistazz of the Nitty Gritty and is involved in numerous avant-garde projects in Chicago. She has collaborated with artists such as Damon Locks, Ben LaMar Gay and Roscoe Mitchell. Whether performing solo or with an ensemble, her concerts are intense, spiritual experiences that foster a sense of community, remembrance and transcendence. Thanks to her uncompromising creativity and charismatic stage presence, she is now one of the artists having the greatest influence on the future of jazz and improvised music. This concert is part of the &quot;unerhört!&quot; festival.

divr

divr makes music that celebrates the moment. divr consists of Philipp Eden (piano), Raphael Walser (bass), and Jonas Ruther (drums). Together, the three friends are dedicated to improvisation and spontaneous composition, so no two concerts ever sound the same. Building on repetitive patterns and multidirectional rhythms, they create fluid soundscapes that captivate the audience. At the heart of it all is attentive listening, which transforms the music into an abstract conversation.

La Sonora Santanera

Alebrije Concert presents

La Sonora Santanera, the legendary Mexican tropical big band that has been getting whole generations dancing for over seven decades, is coming to Zurich. With a repertoire full of anthems that form part of Latin America’s collective memory, the group brings to Zurich all the energy, flair and elegance that have made them an indispensable icon of tropical music. A unique evening to experience live the legacy of one of the most influential bands in Mexican popular music. Please note: Tickets are available via Eventbrite and can be purchased via the following link: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/la-sonora-santanera-en-zurich-tickets-1993839343148 There are a limited number of places available for members at this event. Registration is required. Please register by emailing info@moods.ch.

Kader Tarhanine

Kader Tarhanine is one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Tuareg music. Since his breakthrough with “Tarhanine Tegla: My Love Gone”, he has been blending the hypnotic rhythms of the Sahara with rock energy and poetic lyrics in Tamasheq and Arabic. A virtuoso guitarist and charismatic performer, he captivates audiences far beyond the borders of the Sahel. Having collaborated with renowned artists such as Oumou Sangaré, Fatoumata Diawara and Sidiki Diabaté, Kader Tarhanine has established himself as a leading figure in contemporary African music. His songs celebrate cultural exchange, solidarity and the unifying power of music.

Chico Chico

Bárbara Tinoco

Bárbara Tinoco is one of the leading voices in contemporary Portuguese pop music. She rose to fame in 2018 through The Voice Portugal and her first solo single, “Antes Dela Dizer Que Sim,” which quickly garnered widespread attention. Since then, she has released hit songs and the albums Bárbara (2021) and Bichinho (2023), solidifying her place in the Portuguese music scene. She has received numerous awards for her work, including the PLAY - Prémios da Música Portuguesa and the Globo de Ouro. Bárbara Tinoco has performed at some of the country’s most prominent venues, including the MEO Arena, which she sold out as the youngest Portuguese artist ever to do so. Her music combines emotional honesty, humor, and powerful, personal lyrics, and has earned her a large and loyal fan base.

Singer-songwriter Chico Chico is one of the most powerful and authentic voices of a new generation of Brazilian musicians. Since the start of his career with the band 2x0 Vargem Alta (2015), he has produced numerous acclaimed works, including his song “A Cidade” (nominated for a Latin Grammy), his collaboration with Fran Gil (over 23 million streams on Spotify), and his album “Pomares” (nominated for a Latin Grammy). As the son of the legendary Cássia Eller, Chico honors his family’s legacy while simultaneously building his own musical career, marked by collaborations with Maria Bethânia, Nando Reis, and Zé Ramalho. At the LusoSonic Festival at Moods, Chico Chico will present his new album “Let It Burn – Deixa Arder”—an intense, multifaceted work that reflects his artistic range and brings together a wide variety of influences. Moving between romantic, intimate moments and powerful, genre-spanning songs, he traverses blues, folk, Brazilian rhythms, gospel, and milonga. Original compositions meet reinterpreted classics, while Pedro Fonseca’s production and collaborations with renowned musicians lend the work additional depth. The album reflects Chico Chico’s current artistic identity—raw, multifaceted, and expressive.

Angelo Romeu is a music selector from the south of Portugal who has been playing music in various venues for over 20 years. With his broad repertoire of music, he manages to get audiences dancing or relaxing by the pool. His travels have taken him to Oslo, Lisbon and currently to Zurich, where he is part of the Kasheme project. He loves sharing musical treasures and taking people on a journey through his record collection.

Viola

Damir Imamović

Damir Imamović is widely regarded as one of the leading figures of the contemporary sevdah scene in Bosnia and Herzegovina. To date, he has released eight albums, several of them on renowned international labels, including Glitterbeat Records (&quot;Dvojka&quot;, 2016), Wrasse Records (&quot;Singer of Tales&quot;, 2020), and Smithsonian Folkways (&quot;The World And All That It Holds&quot;, 2023). Raised in a family of sevdah musicians, Imamović was immersed in the traditions of this unique musical genre from an early age. Since releasing his debut album in 2006, he has toured extensively throughout Southeast Europe and across the continent, performing regularly in Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden. His concert tours have also taken him to the United States, China, India, and Mexico. Through his artistic work, Imamović has earned widespread national and international recognition. In 2021, the British world music magazine Songlines named him Best European Artist, while his album &quot;Singer of Tales&quot; was selected for the prestigious German Record Critics’ Award (Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik) Best List in Summer 2020. He has also appeared on internationally acclaimed music programmes such as Vrije Geluiden (Netherlands) and Live on KEXP (USA).

Sixty Degrees

Album Release «To Measure An Earth»

Although the three gentlemen have known each other for quite some time, they didn’t form the band until the long winter of 2019. Using a combination of trumpet, drums and modular synthesizers, the father-and-sons trio Sixty Degrees creates a soundscape that knows no dogmatic boundaries. Sixty Degrees will finally present their debut album &quot;To Measure An Earth&quot; in October 2026. Their music is danceable, deep and multidimensional, flowing seamlessly between structured compositions and open forms to create a deeply melodic sonic journey. In &quot;To Measure An Earth&quot;, grooves and sounds are broken down and reassembled until a dynamic blend of contemporary jazz, electronic beats, and improvisation emerges. It is a versatile, highly agile performance that gets under your skin and gets your feet moving.

Modular

Phraim

«Sirens»

The Switzerland-based quartet was founded in 2016 by Nina Reiter, Marc Mezgolits and Peter Primus Frosch out of a desire to break new musical ground. Following three albums that have been highly acclaimed by the international specialist press – 2018’s &quot;/fɹeɪm/&quot;, 2020’s &quot;Tides&quot; and 2022’s &quot;Hysteria&quot; – and several line-up changes, the core trio is now joined by guitarist Mareille Merck. The four musicians see themselves as a true collective: each contributes their own compositions, which are then further developed together. The result is music that defies categorisation – rich in contrast, ever-changing and yet unmistakably rooted in the band’s sound. With their new album &quot;Sirens&quot;, the band embarks on another exciting chapter. The title draws on the mythological sirens of ancient Greece – powerful, fascinating creatures whose voices irresistibly captivated their listeners. In the compositions, this metaphor is reinterpreted: it alludes to feminist themes, raises questions about female self-determination and harnesses the power of music to seduce, unsettle and stir the listener in equal measure. The sound of &quot;Sirens&quot; is multi-layered: atmospheric improvisations, powerful interplay and delicate interludes weave together to form an expressive whole. Like the mythical sirens, who embody both danger and beauty, the pieces also revolve around ambivalent emotional worlds – sometimes menacing, sometimes comforting, yet always intense. The result is a sophisticated soundscape that impresses not only through its virtuosity, but also through its thematic relevance: contemporary jazz that captivates, inspires and raises a clear voice in the present day. With &quot;Sirens&quot;, the quartet continues its journey with unwavering commitment – and invites the audience to let themselves be swept away by this music.

High D

Luca Pilu Koch

They yodel to lure the fairies out of the bushes and stomp their feet to scare the snakes away from the Madrisa Alp. High D seeks out archaic energies that have fallen into oblivion. Swiss myths and legends are the first landmarks on the young duo’s musical journey. Through their music, they transport listeners to the settings of legends throughout the Alpine region, from the caves of Vallorbe to the basilisk of Basel and the Hölloch caves in the Muota Valley in Schwyz. Lucas and Luca interweave showers of sound and &#x27;Jützli&#x27;, clouds of guitar and synth drones. Raw soundscapes capture the emotions of the stories, while lyrics in dialect convey their narratives and moral questions. Composition meets improvisation, navigating the space between archaic ritual, noise, folk music and experimental sound exploration. Meanwhile, they shepherd a flock of mini-amps that dance in a circle with them, carrying the vibrations further into mountain valleys, crevices and glacial crevasses. They are punky, queer and deeply rooted in the Alps.

Dele Sosimi

Dele Sosimi has been at the heart of the global Afrobeat scene since relocating to the UK in December 1995. Having started his musical career with Fela Kuti’s legendary band Egypt 80 in his teens, he teamed up with childhood friend Femi Kuti to kick start the Positive Force – touring, recording and performing worldwide. Over forty years later, he remains a tireless ambassador for the unique musical movement all over the world. His blend of complex funk grooves, traditional Nigerian music, African percussion and an underlying sense of jazz combines with his virtuoso keyboard skills and rhythmic singing to make him one of the most respected Afrobeat authorities of his era. Hackney-born and UK-based Dele has performed all over the planet, from Montreux Jazz Festival to Mawazine Festival in Rabat Morrocco; Ollin Khan in Mexico, South Korea and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. His pioneering musicality has spawned collaborations with a dizzying array of artists, spawning an impressive discography, ranging from his solo album &quot;You No Fit Touch Am&quot; to 2024’s &quot;The Confluence LP&quot; with Estuary 21.

DJ Voilà Tim

Tim Waller alias Voilà-Tim will play a fine mix of African tracks before and after the concerts.

Dele Sosimi für Familien

Dele Sosimi has been at the heart of the global Afrobeat scene since relocating to the UK in December 1995. Having started his musical career with Fela Kuti’s legendary band Egypt 80 in his teens, he teamed up with childhood friend Femi Kuti to kick start the Positive Force – touring, recording and performing worldwide. Over forty years later, he remains a tireless ambassador for the unique musical movement all over the world. His blend of complex funk grooves, traditional Nigerian music, African percussion and an underlying sense of jazz combines with his virtuoso keyboard skills and rhythmic singing to make him one of the most respected Afrobeat authorities of his era. Hackney-born and UK-based Dele has performed all over the planet, from Montreux Jazz Festival to Mawazine Festival in Rabat Morrocco; Ollin Khan in Mexico, South Korea and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. His pioneering musicality has spawned collaborations with a dizzying array of artists, spawning an impressive discography, ranging from his solo album &quot;You No Fit Touch Am&quot; to 2024’s &quot;The Confluence LP&quot; with Estuary 21. 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.

Tony Momrelle

A Soulful Christmas

Tony Momrelle is one of the most exciting and significant soul musicians on the modern British stage. In a career spanning over 20 years, he has performed with some of the greatest artists in the world: Incognito, Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Sade, Gary Barlow, Andrea Bocelli, Gwen Stefani, Robert Palmer and many more. In Autumn 2016 he supported the legendary Earth, Wind &amp; Fire on their sold-out UK tour. Momrelle was lead male vocalist of the famous British Acid-jazz band Incognito for more than sixteen years before launching his solo career in 2015. Channelling Hathaway, Wonder and countless other sounds, styles and ideas through his authentic, thoroughly contemporary interpretation of what British soul music actually means today, Tony creates an infectious mingling of eighties-inspired synths, jazzy keys, classic piano and soaring soul vocals.

MKZ Förderpreis Pop/Rock/Jazz: Finale 2026

The Musikschule Konservatorium Zürich (MKZ) is organizing the Pop/Rock/Jazz Advancement Award for the eleventh time. Every year, the best students and bands in this field - the cats and cracks of tomorrow - qualify for the final competition. The finalists in the solo category will be accompanied by a first-class combo made up of MKZ teachers.

Nana Benz du Togo

Under the name Nana-Benz (“The Mothers with the Benz”), a group of Togolese women became well known from the 1980s onward. As traders of printed textiles, they were so successful that they “turned their country into a hub of the textile trade in West Africa.” They symbolized the economic, social, and political status they gained through this success by purchasing luxury vehicles, primarily of the Mercedes-Benz brand. They are regarded as the first female millionaires on the African continent. To this day, the vehicles are passed down from the mothers to their daughters. The band plays music that is built for the dance floor, fusing Voodoo tradition with soul. There are five of them, like the fingers of one hand. A hand ready to form a fist and strike with power, or gently caress the earth with groove and grace. Nana Benz du Togo channels an organic sound steeped in sub-bass and layered with complex polyrhythms, creating a hypnotic foundation for the voices of three electrifying electro-soul preachers. Their message remains centred on feminist and environmental themes sung in harmony with the scales of the Togolese voodoo tradition. Armed with nothing more than their voices and a vintage Korg keyboard, this powerful ensemble crafts a sound that is both raw and transcendent. Their live shows are nothing short of spiritual – a blend of ancestral energy and modern fire that has left thousands in a trance across European stages.

Rhodri Davies

Marina Mello

Marina Mello’s final carte blanche evening will be a unique and rare opportunity to experience an evening at Moods dedicated entirely to the harp. The program features two solo performances: one by Rhodri Davies and the other by Marina Mello. While sharing a deep passion for the instrument and a similar approach to it, both artists have developed their own distinctive and personal ways of exploring the harp, from their choice of harp type to their use of extended techniques and electronics. Rhodri Davies is a Welsh harpist, improviser, composer and multidisciplinary artist. His possibilities for exploring the concept of the harp” seem almost endless, whether it’s the classical harp, the Bray harp, the horsehair harp, or the electric harp; installations involving wind, water, ice, or fire; or experimentation with preparations and detunings. It is therefore no coincidence that Davies is considered one of the most prominent members of the London School of Reductionist Improvised Music.

Marina Mello is a Brazilian harpist living in Zurich. Building on her classical training, she has developed a unique approach to the harp and its almost infinite playing possibilities. Focusing on unconventional playing styles such as extended techniques, string preparation and the use of effects pedals, she has transforms the gentle-sounding instrument into a powerful machine. In September 2025, her debut solo album Deságua was released on the Peruvian label Buh Records.

Milena Patagônia Dijaspora Baby Clubtour

Queer Balkan Disco with Milena Patagônia & Band, Drag Performances & The Nozez

With her debut album Milena Patagônia is embarking on the &quot;DIJASPORA BABY&quot; club tour. Together with Dashcam*Devi (formerly of Hatepop), she has created trilingual (CH-DE/BKMS/EN) music that dramatically, self-deprecatingly, and resolutely explores a unique diasporic world. Milena Patagônia switches seamlessly between languages, wears a costume made from her Baba Olga’s crochet work, raps softly, sings with crystal-clear vocals, and draws her audience right into her futuristic Balkan pop universe.

Alex Elektra, Bad Reputation, Lana Vee

Alex Elektra is one of Serbia’s first drag queens and a true icon of the local drag scene, with an impressive 10 years of experience in the art of drag. She is currently competing in the brand-new season of the online drag competition Drag Duel. Known for electrifying the stage with her powerful dance moves and captivating performances, Elektra draws inspiration from strong feminine characters across pop culture, video games, movies, and TV series. With a decade of experience, fierce energy, and undeniable stage presence, Alex Elektra is ready to leave you absolutely breathless! Bad Reputation is a drag collective from Belgrade, Serbia, founded in 2021. Since then, the collective has been regularly organizing drag show parties in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and cities across Europe. The collective consists of three queens from Belgrade Pride, all of whom are among the pioneers of the Serbian drag scene. More recently, Bad Reputation began collaborating with the talented singer and performer Dzipsii. Proud to represent the vibrant and unapologetic spirit of Balkan drag, Bad Reputation is all about bringing people together, spreading love, and celebrating queer art and culture wherever they go. Lana Vee is a Serbian drag artist inspired by fantasy realms, dark magic, and powerful creatures from your favorite stories. With almost nine years of experience in drag, she has become known as a true drag skin changer, constantly transforming into new and unexpected characters. Lana competed in the American-Canadian online drag competition Drag Duel, where she was crowned Miss Congeniality of her season. Get ready to step into Lana Vee’s world — a magical journey filled with fantasy, darkness, transformation, and a touch of drag magic!

The Nozez

A clarinet from Macedonia - a French horn from Genève and a guitar from Winterthur met in the streets of Zurich. They are lost romantics and started to play - they fell in love abd became family. In always changing formations they developed their own version of balkan folk: hajde züri büebli (oder was au immer du willsch sii) - tuen dich schüttle!

DJ Malo Morgen

The heart &amp; soul of queer balkan disco ~ the unichorns ~ the diaspora babys ~ DJ Malo Morgen ~ Y.U.G.O.D.I.S.C.O. from Bahnhof Hardbrugg.

Don Glori

Although he’s actually from Melbourne, Don Glori is one of the up-and-coming new voices on the London jazz scene. Like London, the Australian metropolis is considered a musical melting pot and has produced renowned jazz groups such as Hiatus Kaiyote, 30/70 and Mildlife. Influenced by this melting pot, Don Glori’s music blends elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&amp;B and samba to create a unique sound that shimmers with a golden glow. One thing that is unmistakable, however, is the joy of playing that runs through all of his music. In 2023, he moved to London and released his latest two albums &quot;Don’t Forget to Have Fun&quot; in 2024 and &quot;Paper Can’t Wrap Fire&quot; in 2025. Since then, he has performed on numerous stages, including Jassmine, Ronnie Scott’s, and We Out Here. It’s high time, then, for a visit to Moods.

Müller-Kramis-Baschnagel

25 Year Anniversary

For 25 years, Gregor Müller (piano), Herbert Kramis (double bass) and Pius Baschnagel (drums) have been playing together in the same line-up. Their long-standing collaboration has fostered a close friendship – and a musical dialogue that, to this day, thrives on openness, trust and the joy of discovering new things together. The trio’s music consists almost exclusively of their own compositions. The fact that all three musicians compose has a decisive influence on their sound. The pieces bear different stylistic signatures – lyrical jazz meets classical timbres, Latin American influences, odd metres, groovy passages and atmospheric ballads. The differences remain audible and, through their interplay, coalesce into a shared language. Composition and improvisation are in constant dialogue. The music evolves in the moment, thriving on attentive listening and a willingness to share ideas, pick them up and develop them further together. In this way, every concert evening remains open to new directions. Four Album recordings – most recently *Mirror*, and before that *Oleaje* – trace the trio’s journey. Their true home, however, remains the stage: there, familiar compositions are constantly transformed into new musical stories. Their 25th anniversary is therefore, above all, a celebration of a band that has retained its curiosity, its joy in playing and its willingness to take musical risks.

AZOLIA

«Begegnung mit Rilke»

Belgian vocalist and composer Sophie Tassignon, German-American alto saxophonist, clarinetist, vocalist, and composer Susanne Folk, German bass clarinetist and soprano saxophonist Lothar Ohlmeier, and Swiss double bassist Andreas Waelti draw on a wealth of experience and a shared musical language that moves beyond familiar jazz conventions. Together they form the international quartet AZOLIA. AZOLIA is known for its thoughtful arrangements, transparent textures, unmistakable sonic identity, and deep sensitivity to poetry. Without drums, but with ample space for refined musical interaction, the ensemble explores human longing, doubt, and possibility. To mark the 100th anniversary of Rainer Maria Rilke’s death in 2026, AZOLIA presents a new program that delicately weaves selected Rilke poems into chamber-jazz compositions. In their interpretations, Rilke’s language becomes newly audible – fragile, luminous, and full of resonance. Carried by their subtle, airy, and deeply felt music, the concert will surely move, unsettle and offer hope. Moods and the renowned Swiss jazz label UNIT Records join forces with &quot;UNIT live!&quot; to share the diversity of UNIT jazz. We will be showcasing the diversity of UNIT jazz by bringing the latest releases from the UNIT universe to the Moods stage at regular intervals.

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Zurich Jazz Orchestra

«Greetings From New York»

For over 60 years, a big band has performed every Monday night at the renowned New York jazz club, the Village Vanguard. Originally known as the Thad Jones–Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, the group now performs as the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Over the decades, the band&#x27;s most important composers and arrangers have included Thad Jones himself, as well as legendary figures such as Bob Brookmeyer, Michael Abene and Jim McNeely. This pioneering group of musicians inspires everyone around the world who composes for or performs with big bands. For fans, visiting the Village Vanguard at 178 Seventh Avenue South (corner of Waverly Place) in Greenwich Village on a Monday evening is just as essential as visiting Times Square during a trip to New York. However, you can also experience the best of this music on this side of the Atlantic at Zurich&#x27;s own legendary jazz club, Moods, thanks to the Zurich Jazz Orchestra.

Claudia Masika

Album Release «We Are The Ones» 

Claudia Masika &amp; Band embody Afro-fusion that transcends genre boundaries. Traditional Kenyan chants, modern grooves, and warm melodies blend into a sound that goes straight to the heart and gets your feet moving. At Moods, the powerful-voiced singer and artist will launch her new album, We Are The Ones, and demonstrate the stylistic diversity and depth in her music. The songs tackle moving themes: exclusion, solidarity, hope, and new beginnings. Carried by an expressive voice and a well-rehearsed multinational band, the result is a sound that is as rhythmic as it is multi-layered. Claudia Masika has painted a picture for every song on the album. The works are featured in the album artwork and will be on display in their original form at Moods. In this way, music and visual art intertwine, bringing the album’s stories to life on multiple levels. The roots of her music trace back to the traditional songs of the Luo people, with which she grew up in Kenya. She has lived in Switzerland for many years and is active here not only as a musician but also as a visual artist and as the founder and president of HOFOGI, a charity supporting young women in Kenya.

Kora

Style Bakery feat. Sa-Roc (US) & Ivan Ave (NOR)

Seit zehn Jahren bringt die Style Bakery MCs, Vocalists und die Freestyle-Community zusammen und schafft musikalische Momente, die im Hier und Jetzt entstehen. Am 19. Dezember wartet eine besondere Ausgabe mit zwei internationalen Gästen: Sa-Roc aus den USA und Ivan Ave aus Norwegen. Sa-Roc zählt zu den markanten Stimmen des Conscious Rap. Mit präzisem Flow, tiefgründigen Texten und starker Bühnenpräsenz verbindet die Rapperin lyrische Schärfe mit gesellschaftlicher Haltung. Ivan Ave bewegt sich zwischen Hip-Hop, Jazz und Soul. Sein entspannter Vibe und seine Vorliebe für warme, jazzige Produktionen haben ihm einen internationalen Platz in der Szene verschafft. Zusammen mit der Style-Bakery-Band entsteht ein Abend voller spontaner Begegnungen, überraschender Wendungen und musikalischer Energie. Gehostet von Pablo und Jonny Ive, bleibt die Style Bakery ihrem Kern treu: Hip-Hop als lebendige Kultur, getragen von Improvisation, Austausch und Community

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Raphael Jost's Swingin' Christmas für Familien

Christmas and jazz - it&#x27;s a tradition. And so are the Swingin&#x27; Christmas concerts by Raphael Jost and his band, which have been a firm fixture of the festive season for many people for over 10 years and ensure sold-out halls. Raphael Jost is that rarest of birds, the British saxophonist Will Vinson, who lives in New York, once said. A singer and songwriter with a great voice and at the same time a pianist whose skills enable him to share the stage with the best. Jost, who has already won the Swiss Jazz Award for his debut album, sees himself as a modern crooner. He leads through the evening with humor and without too much kitsch. Swinging classics such as Let It Snow and Winter Wonderland are joined by his own songs, JingleBells gets a pinch of Brad Mehldau and Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer becomes a sleigh ride to New Orleans. The program leaves plenty of room for solos and at the same time impresses with sophisticated and original arrangements. Singer Stefanie Suhner combines jazz and soul in her magnificent voice and has already toured with Udo Jürgens and Pepe Lienhard, among others. The horn section features the two outstanding soloists Bastien Rieser on trumpet and Christoph Grab on tenor sax. Jost&#x27;s long-time companion Raphael Walser on double bass and the renowned drummer Elmar Frey form the rhythm section. The six musicians are united by their irrepressible joy of playing and their love of the jazz tradition. They inspire the audience with a lot of energy, groove and lively interplay - and ensure a swinging Christmas. - 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.

Raphael Jost's Swingin' Christmas

teilbestuhlt / partially seated

Christmas and jazz - it&#x27;s a tradition. And so are the Swingin&#x27; Christmas concerts by Raphael Jost and his band, which have been a firm fixture of the festive season for many people for over 10 years and ensure sold-out halls. Raphael Jost is that rarest of birds, the British saxophonist Will Vinson, who lives in New York, once said. A singer and songwriter with a great voice and at the same time a pianist whose skills enable him to share the stage with the best. Jost, who has already won the Swiss Jazz Award for his debut album, sees himself as a modern crooner. He leads through the evening with humor and without too much kitsch. Swinging classics such as Let It Snow and Winter Wonderland are joined by his own songs, JingleBells gets a pinch of Brad Mehldau and Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer becomes a sleigh ride to New Orleans. The program leaves plenty of room for solos and at the same time impresses with sophisticated and original arrangements. Singer Stefanie Suhner combines jazz and soul in her magnificent voice and has already toured with Udo Jürgens and Pepe Lienhard, among others. The horn section features the two outstanding soloists Bastien Rieser on trumpet and Christoph Grab on tenor sax. Jost&#x27;s long-time companion Raphael Walser on double bass and the renowned drummer Elmar Frey form the rhythm section. The six musicians are united by their irrepressible joy of playing and their love of the jazz tradition. They inspire the audience with a lot of energy, groove and lively interplay - and ensure a swinging Christmas.

Lindy Hop Crashkurs by Tanzwolke

One hour before Raphael Jost&#x27;s invites you to dance with Swingin&#x27; Christmas, interested visitors can brush up their skills at the free Lindy Hop crash course. A free course from Tanzwolke for newcomers and beginners. We approve of your suitable outfits. Let&#x27;s dance!

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