Christian McBride & Ursa Major

Christian McBride is an eleven-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. Additionally, he&#x27;s also artistic director, a respected educator and advocate for youth, and radio host. Whether behind the bass or away from it, Christian McBride is always part of the music. From jazz to R&amp;B, and pop/rock and hip-hop/neo-soul to classical, he is a luminary with one hand ever reaching for new heights, and the other extended in fellowship – and perhaps the hint of a challenge – inviting us to join him. Although he has performed with fellow giants Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau and Brian Blade in recent years, McBride started thinking about forming a new group as early as 2018. &quot;I knew that at some point I wanted to have what I call an &#x27;all-in&#x27; band. As you know, I used to call my old band, the CMB, a hybrid band, which meant we could kind of go anywhere, musically.&quot; With this new quintet, he has a band that can combine different styles in one group. He continues, &quot;Oh, and I also specifically knew I wanted it to be a young band. So I started looking around and seeing who was out there, who I thought might be able to fit that sort of hybrid / all-in vibe.&quot; In Ursa Major, he is joined by four rising young master instrumentalists including saxophonist Nicole Glover, guitarist Ely Perlman, pianist Mike King, and drummer Jonathan Barber.

Bass

Saxophon

Guitar

Piano

Drum Kit

Jasmine Myra

Jasmine Myra is one of the most exciting young jazz artists in the United Kingdom. Not only did her last performance result in our bookers shedding tears of joy, but her two previous albums, &quot;Horizons&quot; (2022) and &quot;Rising&quot; (2024), were highly praised by critics. Now, with her new album, &quot;Where Light Settles&quot;, the composer and bandleader is taking the next step in her unique musical journey of discovery. Through nine beautiful compositions, she shares her reflections on life, growth, and progress. She is driven by her vision of duality: “Pain is inevitable, and you will always face difficulties, but without it, you won&#x27;t grow or learn anything about yourself or the world around you. It&#x27;s those bittersweet moments that are heartbreaking but so important.” This latest work is not only her first self-composed album, but also her first self-produced album. Matthew Halsall, head of the Gondwana label and a continuation of the spiritual jazz tradition of Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, served as co-producer. The album is a colourful soundscape, shaped by Myra&#x27;s affinity for film music.

Altsaxophon

Flute

Tenorsaxophon

Harp

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.

Björn Meyer Convergence

Born in Sweden and based in Switzerland since 1996, Björn Meyer is acclaimed for his category-defying musicianship, expanding the sonic and expressive possibilities of the electric bass. Honoured with the Swiss Music Prize (2019) and the Canton Bern Music Prize (2018), Meyer continues to redefine the voice of the electric bass across cultures, genres and traditions. His solo-work has led him to festivals and audiences worldwide, from the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg and Ronnie Scott’s in London to Istanbul, Yokohama, Tehran, and beyond. Alongside his solo career, Meyer has forged long-lasting collaborations across diverse musical landscapes. He has, for example, worked extensively with Tunisian oud master Anouar Brahem and, for three decades, shaped contemporary Swedish folk music with Bazar Blå. With &quot;Convergence&quot; (2026), his second solo album on ECM, he further develops music on the blueprint established with his pivotal solo-debut &quot;Provenance&quot; (2017). Produced by Manfred Eicher, these recordings explore the unheard potential of the bass guitar to create striking sonorities and rich-grained textures while also being acutely aware of the acoustic space in which the sounds emerge — what Meyer describes as a “second member” in his solo performances.

E-Bass

Septeto Naborí

Septeto Nabori is a Cuban son septet with over 30 years of stage experience. The musicians blend the tradition of Son Cubano from eastern Cuba with a vibrant, contemporary concert style. Now based in Europe, the band performs at festivals and venues in Cuba and throughout Europe. Their repertoire is rooted in traditional Cuban styles, supported by elegant arrangements, polyphonic vocals, and a precise rhythm section. Their concerts span the spectrum from the historical roots of son to its contemporary forms of expression, without losing sight of the music’s original character. Septeto Nabori stands for musical quality, a joy of playing, and an immediate connection with the audience. Over the years, the ensemble has shared the stage with artists such as Compay Segundo, Oscar D’León, and Eliades Ochoa, bringing the diversity of Son Cubano to international stages.

DJ D & MimoMusic

Warm Up & Afterparty

DJ D and MimoMusic invite you to dance before and after the concert. The focus will be on music from Cuba, with both classics and current hits hitting the turntables.

Vocals

Guiro

Maracas

Trumpet

Tres

Congas

Bongos

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.

Keyboards

Raphael Jost Quintet & lots of strings

Album Release «Over The Moon»

Singer and pianist Raphael Jost sees himself as a modern-day crooner. He captivates audiences with his powerful, warm voice, moving effortlessly between jazz and pop. His songs are snapshots of his life: catchy and cleverly crafted. Jost, who has already won the Swiss Jazz Award for his debut album, also loves singing swinging standards. At the piano, he brings his idols from the swing tradition, such as Oscar Peterson, Monty Alexander and Ahmad Jamal, to life. Writing for a string orchestra has long been Raphael Jost’s dream. For his latest album, Over the Moon, released in autumn 2026, he finally made that dream a reality. Rounding out the core lineup – featuring the outstanding soloists Bastien Rieser on trumpet and Alex Hendriksen on saxophone, Jost’s longtime collaborator Raphael Walser on double bass, and London-based drummer Luke Tomlinson – are ten string players who lend the music both sonic richness and intimacy. Working alongside British arranger Callum Au, who has previously collaborated with artists such as Jamie Cullum and Michael Bublé, Jost has created a captivating programme. The rich, multifaceted sound of the strings adds a new sonic dimension to Jost’s music, reaching all the way to the moon and back.

Kontrabass

Violin

Viola

Cello

OMAR + QCBA

Spirit Music Society & Moods present

Omar is one of the most influential voices in British soul. For four decades, he has helped shape the sound of UK soul, collaborating with greats such as Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu and D’Angelo. The Hammond organ-driven quartet QCBA, led by the outstanding trumpeter Quentin Collins and the dynamic saxophonist Brandon Allen, moves with ease between contemporary groove and the spirit of the Blue Note era of the 1960s. When Omar meets QCBA, a musical connection is formed that could hardly be a better fit. Together they create a powerful blend of soul, funk and modern jazz that packs a real punch when performed live.

Synthesizer

Flugelhorn

Orgel

Villains Ball After Party

Ballroom is a Black and Latinx LGBTQIAP+ cultural movement born out of resistance with a long history of artistic excellence, resilience, and community care, and it continues to play a vital role in contemporary cultural and social discourse. The global impact of Ballroom can be felt by Madonna’s Vogue and Beyoncé’s Renaissance and by the global network that runs worldwide. The Villains Lair is the official after party for the Villains Ball, the first ever major ball in the German speaking region of Switzerland, gathering legends and stars from both the local and international ballroom scene. Line-up: 00:00 - 01:30 Sirenessa 01:30 - 01:40 Yagaga 01:40 - 03:30 Seven Angels 03:30 - End HAUSVRAU

Disk Jockey

Discovery Zone

Blanche Biau

Blanche Biau is the project of the audio-visual artist Aurelia Kapfer, based in Zurich. Initiated in 2019 as part of an application to art school, the project quickly evolved beyond its academic origins into a fully developed musical practice. Working with a strong DIY ethos, Kapfer writes, produces, and performs her music independently, often also designing the visual identity of the project. Her sound draws heavily from 1980s wave, post-punk, and 1990s shoegaze and trip-hop, blending nostalgic textures with a contemporary sensibility. The result is a melancholic yet immersive sound, characterized by atmospheric layers, driving rhythms, and emotionally direct songwriting. Since its inception, Blanche Biau has grown into a notable presence within the European alternative music scene. The project has released two full-length records, Maraudé (2021) and Heartcore (2025), which further established its signature sound and led to wider recognition. Alongside its recorded output, Blanche Biau has developed a significant live presence, performing extensively across Europe over the last 5 years. The project is also embedded in a wider network of contemporary Swiss music, with Kapfer participating in other bands and collaborations within the scene.

Discovery Zone is the experimental pop project of New York musician and multimedia artist JJ Weihl. After the slow-building but undeniable fervor around her debut album Remote Control, Discovery Zone released her second album Quantum Web on RVNG Intl. and Mansions and Millions in 2024. On the album Discovery Zone plunged into an uncanny valley, where the distinctions between the earnest and the ironic blur in tandem with the human and the post-human. On stage, Discovery Zone explores a widescreen pop sound speckled with luminous vocal performances and baroque instrumental flourishes. She utilizes a laboratory of instruments and 3D visuals to explore the universe as a source of information. New Discovery Zone music is set to arrive in the first half of 2026.

Chrigi G. us Z.

Warm Up & Cool Down

Chrigi G. us Z. has been collecting music for a long time. Almost pathologically, actually. With GDS.FM, he has now found a way to make this music accessible. He puts together suitable playlists every day in the program. In the live shows, he invites guests and presents the latest discoveries. Finally, he presents his favorites mixed in clubs and bars or at festivals.

Multiinstrumentalist

Espuma Antigua

The Espuma Antigua quartet blends past and present into music that lifts you up. Their aim is to bring old and new into dialogue within a gentle, electronic mix, thereby retelling melodies in a fresh way. Their sound is poetic, intimate and full of quiet magic – like stories told on a balmy summer’s night.

HOLD

The trio HOLD explores improvised soundscapes that bridge the worlds of jazz, noise and electronic music. Their sound is a blend of melody, noise and surprise. It embodies uncompromising spirit, freedom and originality. Their concerts are unique and always entirely improvised. It is music that emerges in the here and now – fleeting yet intense.

Joëlle Léandre Solo

Jurykonzert

The French bassist, influenced by contemporary jazz and classical music, is one of the leading figures in the world of improvisational music. Over the course of her career, she has revolutionised double bass playing from the ground up. With just four strings and her voice, she manages to bring the character of an entire ensemble to life on stage. 

Lucia Cadotsch & Jozef Dumoulin

Singer Lucia Cadotsch and pianist Jozef Dumoulin take their close collaboration in AKI to the next level with this new duo. The two engage in an intimate dialogue between voice and piano. Drawing on Cadotsch’s songbook, they create a dreamlike soundscape full of depth, subtle nuances and fresh perspectives on familiar melodies, brimming with poetry and intensity.

Bağlama

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muralim

For muralim, music is something that speaks to the heart and the gut. It’s about freedom and those moments when you forget everything and can simply be in the present. Their melodies are catchy yet sophisticated, and the grooves invite you to tap your feet. The whole thing is carried by their joy of playing and their energy. The result is music that’s almost impossible to resist.

Composition

Percussion

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Streaming

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Archive

Streaming

Streaming Abo

2026

Christian McBride & Ursa Major

London Jazz Calling

Jasmine Myra

K.O.S Crew Dancehall Mood

Björn Meyer Convergence

Septeto Naborí

DJ D & MimoMusic

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam

Raphael Jost Quintet & lots of strings

OMAR + QCBA

Villains Ball After Party

Studio GDS im Moods

Blanche Biau

Discovery Zone

Chrigi G. us Z.

ZKB Jazzpreis Festival

Espuma Antigua

HOLD

ZKB Jazzpreis Festival

Joëlle Léandre Solo

Lucia Cadotsch & Jozef Dumoulin

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam

ZKB Jazzpreis Festival

muralim

HOLD