Carte Blanche: Elmar Frey
In his *Carte Blanche*, drummer Elmar Frey discovers something new in familiar territory.
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Lakecia Benjamin: Music as the Elixir of Life
In the JazzCollection, SRF music editor Jodok Hess and Moods board member Dave Feusi take a closer look at the saxophonist, who has been breaking new ground for twenty years without losing sight of her roots.
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In the Moods for ...
There are many reasons to visit Moods: You can meet up with friends, be moved to tears, discover your new favorite band, and much more. The easiest way to do this is with our membership—and it’s much more than just admission.
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Gregory Hutchinson: Sort of Miles
The whole world is currently focused on Miles Davis, including drummer Gregory Hutchinson. He has created a Miles album entirely from the perspective of a rhythm section musician.
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From the Scene: SALON OUTSIGHT in Conversation with Co Streiff
In the “From the Scene” series, musicians from the Moods universe share their stories. For the November issue, “SALON OUTSIGHT” founder Franziska Bruecker sat down for a conversation with Co Streiff.
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Yunus's Concert Recommendations for November
There's no way I'm going to miss these concerts in November.
MoreCarte Blanche: Luca Pilu Koch & Marina Mello
Two days of "worlbuzzpoems": Marina Mello and Luca Pilu Koch make the space around us buzz with words and sound.
MoreAdrian Hofer on Frente Cumbiero and Cumbia
Frente Cumbiero is one of the most important cumbia bands in the world. But why is that? Our booker and music ethnologist Adrian answers this question for us.
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Klaus Koenig Turns 90
Moods extends its warmest congratulations! To mark this anniversary, we are presenting two articles about Klaus Koenig and his exciting and eventful life as a musician.
MoreCarte Blanche: Marina Mello
Harpist Marina Mello isn't looking for certainties, but for possibilities.
MoreFrom the Scene: Niculin Janett on the Seriousness of (Jazz) Music
In the “From the Scene” series, musicians from the Moods universe share their thoughts. In the current issue, Niculin Janett writes about the seriousness of (jazz) music.
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26.09.2026
NewsEspuma Antigua Wins the 2026 ZKB Jazz Prize
ZKB Jazz Award 2026: A Fantastic Finale and Two Happy Bands
Espuma Antigua impressed the jury with their performance at the finals and won the most lucrative young artist award for Swiss jazz musicians. But it wasn't just the winning band that impressed the jury.
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NewsZKB Jazz Prize Festival 2026: Meet the Finalists
"The finale takes on a whole new dynamic on Friday night."
This Sunday marks the start of the 24th edition of Switzerland's most lucrative jazz competition for emerging artists. In this interview, our booker Bigi explains how the selection process works and what new features are in store.
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In Memory of Werner Stettler
It is with sadness that we bid farewell to our former vice president, who was so much more than that. An obituary for someone who helped guide Moods through difficult times.
MoreZKB Jazz Award 2026: Introducing the Nominees
Meet the six bands competing for this year’s ZKB Jazz Prize!
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04.08.2026
NewsZKB Jazz Prize Festival 2026: Here are the nominated bands
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