Concert for children

Lukas und Wale

Tracing the Roots of Jazz — A Musical Live Audio Play for All Ages

Young Lukas and the old sailor Wale embark on a journey around the world to discover jazz. Their adventurous voyage takes them to Stockholm, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, New York, and even a celebration on Cape Verde. At each stop, musicians perform specially composed songs and improvise along the way. Images projected onto a screen further bring the story to life. A captivating and inspiring experience combining music, visuals, and storytelling that encourages audience participation. No age restrictions.

Aphorism Quartet

Elegant tightropes walk between structure and free improvisation

In addition to simple, open structures, this outstanding band embraces harmonically complex jazz compositions and rhythmically powerful, anthemic pieces. They captivate with a chamber music-like sensitivity to the overall sound. The musicians develop a nuanced interplay and continuously strive for authentic expression — free from superficial clichés or self-serving virtuosity. The aphorism — a concise statement offering a wealth of interpretive possibilities — perfectly mirrors the aesthetic philosophy of this ensemble in their music.

Manon Mullener Quintet

Beautiful contemporary jazz with influences of Cuban music

With her new album "Stories," young Fribourg-based pianist Manon Mullener delicately weaves a true musical fairytale, inspired by the testimonies of people she has encountered around the world. The audience is drawn into moving stories, such as that of Zoila, a 95-year-old Cuban grandmother, or Noh, a Mexican taxi driver who continues to live by the values of Mayan culture to this day. Mullener’s flowing, shimmering playing ties these tales together, creating vivid, multifaceted images brimming with energy and a zest for life.

Roche’n’Jazz: Jazz at the Tinguely Museum

Peter Evans’ «Being & Becoming»

Peter Evans’ «Being & Becoming»

Innovative blend of jazz, contemporary music, and electronic influences

With “Being & Becoming”, trumpeter Peter Evans brings his vision of interplay to life—sounding as fluid and organic as it is enriched by precise impulses, interwoven rhythms, and layered sounds. His music blurs genre boundaries to create something entirely new and powerful. With virtuosic ease and an inspiring stylistic diversity, the multifaceted sound of “Being & Becoming” continues to evolve, masterfully flowing between contemporary jazz, avant-garde, and electronica.

Lukas DeRungs Quintet

On their release tour, the quintet also captivates audiences at bird’s eye.

The new album “Wake” is an ode to intuition and a vibrant statement of contemporary music. The band, led by Lukas DeRungs, communicates with refreshing ease, drawing from the moment. The pianist’s keen sense of tension and dynamics creates a captivating, lyrical intimacy, further enhanced by the warm, soothing voice of British singer Immy Churchill. A multi-layered sound world blending classical choral music, groove, and contemporary jazz from Europe, the USA, and the Middle East.

Die Hochstapler

Collective music playing in the pulse of the present.

Card games, alphabets, poems, and spoken language form the foundation of this remarkable band's music. At the same time, they serve as the basis for a radically free discourse, where the wind players toss melodic ideas back and forth, meet in unison, only to diverge contrapuntally once again. Everything remains open — neither a concept nor an agreement holds absolute validity. With joyful playfulness and bubbling creativity, the four musicians navigate the thicket of rules, together or alone, confidently and freely.

Ohad Talmor «Back to the Land»

Impressive, Multi-Layered Plea for Free Jazz.

Swiss saxophonist Ohad Talmor has spent many years in the USA and deeply admires the honesty and courage of free jazz. On his new album «Back to the Land», he takes the audience on a multifaceted journey through the music of jazz legend Ornette Coleman. With great sensitivity, he reinterprets Coleman’s newly discovered compositions. The sound is dense, experimental, and demanding — yet there is an underlying sense of vulnerability, purity, and openness that especially shines through in the quieter ballads. This top-class quintet masterfully and authentically captures the spirit and longing of that era.

Emmanuelle Bonnet Quartet

Elegant collective improvisations with a touch of choral singing.

With her outstanding quartet, singer Emmanuelle Bonnet creates a unique group sound in the moment, marked by playful nonchalance and subtle humor. With great sensitivity, she employs singing, gestures, and language to shape new forms and textures, effortlessly gliding through various styles. Her warm, soothing voice serves as a common thread — holding moods and harmonies together, unravelling them, and skillfully weaving them back again.

Matthieu Mazué Trio + Michaël Attias

On the search for harmony in nonconformity.

“Monoliths and Screens for Quartet” by the Matthieu Mazué Trio, featuring the expressive saxophonist Michaël Attias, transcends genre boundaries, weaving a delicate yet bold balance between tradition and innovation. Soundscapes are reshaped and reimagined through the collective improvisation of these vibrant musical personalities. Infused with emotional depth and urgent, pulsating intensity, their music unfolds like a winding path — where unleashed melodies and soothing sonic spaces intertwine.

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el calderón afrolatino | Latin American Jazz Connections

A captivating fusion of jazz and the rhythms of Afro-Peruvian folklore.

With a drummer, two percussionists, bass, and piano, this intoxicating quintet captivates with a pulsating web of multilayered, vibrant rhythms. The versatile pianist Miguel Wiwi Garcia takes us on a thrilling journey through the diversity of Latin American culture. Yet, he also impresses with sheer virtuosity and heartfelt lyricism in styles such as classical, jazz, pop, and baroque. This gripping intensity is sure to leave the audience spellbound!

Marta Sanchez Trio

A powerful piano trio with an intense presence.

Last year's album “Perpetual Void” « captivates with a mesmerizing blend of intricate yet melodic compositions. After releasing four quintet albums, the energetic pianist Marta Sanchez now seeks the intimacy of the trio format, allowing for more spontaneous interplay. Free improvisations seamlessly merge into structured form and harmony, balancing elegantly and with fluid intensity between complexity and simplicity. A beautiful, haunting concert filled with pulsating emotions and rich textures.

L’Orage

Jazz with funky rhythms, lyrical melodies, and rich harmonies.

Charismatic saxophonist Ganesh Geymeier has crafted this project’s songs specifically for the musicians, tailoring them to their individual strengths. As a subtle master of instrumental tone colors, he brings together seven horns, lead guitar, and a rhythm section with sensitive precision, creating a harmoniously flowing, grooving sound. The ensemble shapes an atmospheric, retro band sound infused with a relaxed sense of longing — an aesthetic that dazzles with vibrant diversity, embracing contrasts to create a shimmering, multifaceted musical experience.

K.S Quartet

A subtle dive into the longing for unity.

Bandleader Noé Secula captivates with delicate, lyrical melodies that ebb and flow like the tides. His finely woven dynamics are skillfully enhanced and accentuated by the elegant playing of guitarist Eliott Knuets. The exceptional bassist Joan Codina and the outstanding drummer Genius Wesley shine through their mature restraint, creating a vibrant balance. A highly complex, multilayered musical cosmos that, with its radiant transparency and soothing naturalness, leaves the audience in awe.

Contemporary jazz in search of light.On his new album “YŌM”  — which means “day” in both Hebrew and Arabic — Israeli bassist Or Bareket deeply explores the rhythms and musical forms of his heritage within a jazz context. His bandmates have played with him many times before, but never in this exact lineup. As a result, they all share the bandleader’s musical language, developed over decades, while simultaneously encountering refreshing new impulses. Their sound is energetic and multifaceted, yet it breathes a vibrant, focused precision.

Or Bareket Quartet

Contemporary jazz in search of light.

On his new album “YŌM”  — which means “day” in both Hebrew and Arabic — Israeli bassist Or Bareket deeply explores the rhythms and musical forms of his heritage within a jazz context. His bandmates have played with him many times before, but never in this exact lineup. As a result, they all share the bandleader’s musical language, developed over decades, while simultaneously encountering refreshing new impulses. Their sound is energetic and multifaceted, yet it breathes a vibrant, focused precision.

Easter Break

Roche’n’Jazz: Jazz at the Tinguely Museum

Piotr Wyleżoł Quartet

Oded Tzur

Meditative sounds that get under your skin.

Oded Tzur’s playing enchants in a truly unique way. The Israeli saxophonist shapes his sound from a whispering plea to a mournful cry, from a deep, resonant lament to a voice filled with spirit and spirituality. His music doesn’t seek to impress with virtuosity—it seeks depth, contemplation. Pianist Nitai Hershkovits shines with a shimmering, bell-like touch, revealing his incredible skill with effortless grace. Bassist Petros Klampanis seamlessly blends into this delicate sound world with his beautifully articulated solos, while Cyrano Almeida on drums sensitively anchors this metaphysical gem with a gentle, steady pulse.

International Jazz Day

Jim Snidero Quartet

Energetic, contemporary jazz from the Big Apple.

Saxophonist Jim Snidero is a commanding figure in the New York jazz scene. Known for his versatile sound, he intuitively adapts to every mood with precision, embodying a contemporary, nuanced, and well-balanced sonic aesthetic. His smooth, warm alto saxophone tone evokes the depth of a tenor in the lower registers, rising to a sharp, pressing intensity. Beautifully complemented by the sensitive and understated playing of pianist Bruno Montrone, the rich bass of Doug Weiss, and the soft yet precise brushwork of drummer Rick Hollander.