Türköz, Sartorius, Blöchlinger

Three people in free fall, with open ears and a radical zest for playing. This description fits the trio of Türköz, Sartorius, and Blöchlinger perfectly. Seeing them perform live is an unforgettable experience. The three musicians skillfully combine their strengths. Saadet Türköz&#x27;s voice connects us to our origins and innermost desires. Julian Sartorius provides a sensitive supporting framework with his drumming, and Lino Blöchlinger uses the saxophone and flute as vibrating, far-reaching sensors. An evening with them is a journey of discovery into the secrets behind sounds that seem to function according to their own laws. It is a solemn dissolution of supposed cultural boundaries. Rhythm, noise, and poetry. Soft layers and sharp edges resonate with a juicy thrust through space.

Vocals

Altsaxophon

Bass Saxophon

Flute

Drum Kit

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam

SPECIAL: The President’s New Year’s Groove Jam 

The JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam provides an important platform for the Swiss jazz jam scene. As a musical prelude to the start of the year, the audience can expect hot grooves, rousing solos, catchy shout parts paired with a powerful, expressive voice. The raw playfulness with pulsating energy should inspire jam musicians on the first day of 2025 in a passionate, hypnotic and ecstatic manner. The JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam is supported by the non-profit organization JazzBaragge. There is no advance booking for JazzBaragge, only box office.

Saxophon

Guitar

Piano

Bass

Erika Stucky – STUCKY FINGERS

&quot;Sticky Fingers&quot; is widely regarded as one of the Rolling Stones&#x27; finest albums. According to Rolling Stone magazine, it ranks 64th among the 500 greatest albums. However, that doesn&#x27;t mean it can&#x27;t be improved upon. Certainly differently, though. That brings us to our point: if you slip slightly on the keyboard, &quot;Sticky&quot; becomes &quot;Stucky.&quot; Erika Stucky dares to try this in her new program. Stucky is known for her cover versions. She delves into the essence of a song, tinkering not only with its structure but also its soul. With her unmistakable voice, humor, and poetic subversion, Stucky sheds new light on the legendary album. She weaves jazz interludes, cabaret charm, and a hint of rock aesthetics into a kaleidoscopic, cinematic stage production. In this project, Stucky is joined by two renowned English musicians: Terry Edwards and Paul Cuddeford. Edwards plays the saxophone, trumpet, bass, and melodica and gained musical experience with Madness, Tindersticks, and Nick Cave, to name a few. Guitarist Paul Cuddeford&#x27;s musical résumé is equally impressive. He has played with the crème de la crème of the British music scene, including Bob Geldof and Sir Tom Jones. Together, they will breathe new life into hits such as &quot;Brown Sugar&quot; and bring &quot;Stucky Fingers&quot; to life.

Accordion

Film Projection

E-Bass

Keyboards

James Brown Tribute Show

The same procedure as every year: the SoulVision Allstars are back with their James Brown Tribute Show! Since 2007 - shortly after James Brown left us for the big stage - this top-notch band of Swiss musicians has ensured that the works of the «Godfather of Soul» are not forgotten. Building on the hits and lesser-known pearls, and with boundless energy on stage, the band delivers a powerful mix of Funk, Soul, and Hip Hop. An evening not only for nostalgics and dyed-in-the-wool Funksters, but also generally for all of those who want to get those hips a-shaking to swing in the New Year.

Cavaliere Spruzzi (Monorecords)

Warm Up & Afterparty

The man for funk in Zurich for 4 decades. Who doesn&#x27;t remember the legendary Cool Mondays? Smoky afternoons in THE record store in Zurich on Froschaugasse? Or the Real Funk for Real People series at Moods? Cavaliere Spruzzi is back! You better put on your dancing shoes!

Trombone

Orgel

Los Dos Engros

Every year, the Moods program begins with the Los Dos en Gros invasion. Ten friends get together to set Han Sue Lee&#x27;s jungle blues fantasies to music, animate dance legs and drum in the still young year. After 27 years, Tischhauser&#x27;s evening services have become history and so the long time as Nightliner in the Schiffbau of the Schauspielhaus comes to an end. The louder and longer the En Gros will groove and move, the louder the swamp blues will be. Swamp Blues gabbers, Boogie trash is a fact. Let&#x27;s dance into 2026 and melt into a Rio Grande with plenty of power.

Herr Wempe aka DJ Soulsonic

Mr. Wempe plays music with soul: blues, rhythm&#x27;n&#x27;blues, jazz, soul, funk from all over the world. He also works as a music editor at the radio station Open Broadcas. Get dressed &amp; put on your dancin&#x27; shoes!

Cello

Percussion

Silvester Bashment

Afrobeats Explosion & Dancehall Mood present

Afrobeats Explosion and Dancehall Mood are teaming up for this New Year&#x27;s Eve and presenting you with the best that the current Afrobeats, dancehall and reggae scene in Zurich has to offer. The entire spectrum of the local DJ scene and sound systems will come together at Moods to close out 2025. This promises an evening full of Afrobeats and dancehall hits as well as reggae rarities. Get ready for a dance explosion of a special kind!

Disk Jockey

V.I.P. Session by JUR Records - DIGITAL (UK) INSIDEMAN (Bassdrive)

Party

JUR Records invites you to the V.I.P. Session: Get ready for a wild night of dancing with renowned DJs and a hefty dose of Drum’n’Bass. For this VIP Session, we’re bringing two true heavyweights of the international Drum &amp; Bass scene to Moods! DIGITAL (UK) Digital has been one of the most influential figures in Drum &amp; Bass and Jungle since the 90s. His sound is deeply rooted in soundsystem culture and dub, with releases on iconic labels such as Metalheadz, 31 Records, V Recordings and many more. Classics like Deadline, Waterhouse Dub or Phantom Force continue to shape the scene to this day. Expect powerful, rolling, roots-inspired vibes! INSIDEMAN (Bassdrive) Insideman hosts his weekly show on the legendary station Bassdrive and also convinces as a producer, with releases on Rebel Music, Influence Records and Locked Up. His sets stand for a refined selection, driving rollers and authentic club energy. Look forward to a night full of Jungle pressure, dub flavour and deep rolling breaks – joined by our locals Toni Caetta, Nemelia, Trice, Frog U and Darius D!

Galliano

Spirit Music Society & Moods present

“It&#x27;s hard to say whether it was an idea or if it just happened...” Whatever the reason, in 2023, Rob Gallagher announced: Galliano are back! Formed in London&#x27;s underground clubs and warehouse parties in the late 1980s and making their debut with the Acid Jazz label in 1988, Galliano emerged from a culture encompassing music, dance, fashion, art, design, and literature. “They were the first group to really make the connection between club and jazz culture – the opening line to a space that would later include groups from The Comet is Coming to Ezra Collective,&quot; explained Galliano&#x27;s long-time supporter, Gilles Peterson. Three decades later, Galliano are back with their new album, Halfway Somewhere, released on Peterson&#x27;s label, Brownswood Recordings. Their unmistakable blend of astral jazz, cosmic funk, conscious soul, dub reggae and dancefloor rhythms is as sharp as ever!

Tenderlonious

22a label boss, flautist, saxophonist, producer and DJ, Ed ‘Tenderlonious’ Cawthorne is regarded as one of the leading figures in the London jazz and underground music scene. His South London based record label, 22a, is one of the most respected independent labels in the UK, following a succession of sought after releases spanning jazz, house, hip hop, soul, garage, Indian classical and jungle. Running a record label is enough work alone, so anyone who digs a little deeper will know that Tenderlonious has amassed an armoury of releases that transcend your average UK artist. He is the founder and leader of jazz-funk-fusion quartet Ruby Rushton, who’s first album Two For Joy, released in 2015, is often credited for inspiring the UK jazz resurgence. His debut Tenderlonious live album &quot;The Shakedown&quot; is considered to be one of the classic albums of the modern jazz era, gaining rave reviews and receiving over 5 million streams worldwide. He has also proven himself to be one of the most versatile and forward thinking musicians in the world, collaborating with Polish jazz band EABS, Italian musician and producer Lorenzo Morresi, on their 2022 Italo disco album Cosmica Italiana and for his famous collaboration with the Pakistani band Jaubi, which has so far generated three albums.  His music has received rave reviews from the likes of Clash, The Guardian, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The Wire and Dowbeat to name a few, and has led to headline shows and festivals all over the world.  Having performed at Moods with Ruby Rushton or Jaubi in the past, this time Tenderlonious will set the mood as a DJ and selector.

Raphael Jost's Swingin' 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!

Lindy Hop Dancing Night

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.

Trumpet

teilbestuhlt / partially seated

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.

Style Bakery feat. Lou Kaena / Jule X / BIGZIS

Renowned acts present their songs in unique versions developed especially for this evening. Raw and unpolished. Hosted by the outstanding collective Jonny Ive, Pablo, Toni Schiavano and Flo Reichle. The December edition features three extraordinary characters: Lou Kaena is an important new voice in Swiss rap. Directly from Wiedikon, she brings French-language lyrics to the stage that deal with sexism, self-image and social expectations - personal, powerful and poetic. It is no coincidence that her collaboration redwhite with Soukey and Ella E became the anthem of the Women&#x27;s National Team 2025. Jule X, the exceptional talent from Bern, has been providing a breath of fresh air with his Vokuhila Mafia for a few years now. His sound is electronic and playful - an unmistakable mix of pop, techno, punk and rap that dissolves genre boundaries with a wink. Big Zis has stood for independence and artistic unyieldingness for over twenty years. She is considered one of the most influential exponents of Swiss rap: lyrically and musically uncompromising, politically clear. Her flow is unmistakable - direct and razor-sharp. She has been a regular on the Style Bakery stage for years and the evenings with her are real highlights. And don&#x27;t forget: Hand-picked vocalists also freestyle with the band. The band and MCs rock each other to unimagined heights and improvise the unheard-of.

Host

Shantel & Bucovina Club Soundsystem

Shantel &amp; Bucovina Club Soundsystem bring the full energy of club culture and dance parties live on stage. The analog meets the digital, the east meets the west. With a pulsating spectacle where acoustic is mixed with electronica and beats, you will dance to Balkan Pop, Global Bass, Diaspora Beats, Turkish Psychedelica and Electro to the point of no return.

Ilan Jamon

Warm Up & Afterparti

Global Beats way beyond the Balkan borders: with the BalkanEkstra Parti there are no stops for Oriental sounds or Arabian rhythms – what’s important is the motto: danceable! Where the journey will take us through the night is unclear, but one thing is certain: dancing until the hips hurt, the feet burn and the stars dissolve with the dawn.

Zurich Jazz Orchestra feat. Melissa Aldana

At the end of the year, the Zurich Jazz Orchestra presents the Grammy-nominated Blue Note artist Melissa Aldana - one of the most innovative and independent jazz musicians on the international scene. Born in Santiago de Chile, the saxophonist comes from a family of musicians: her father and grandfather were both saxophonists. She began playing the saxophone at the age of six under her father&#x27;s guidance. Initially influenced by Charlie Parker and Cannonball Adderley on the alto saxophone, she switched to the tenor saxophone after hearing Sonny Rollins. As a teenager, she played in jazz clubs in Santiago and was invited by pianist Danilo Pérez to perform at the Panama Jazz Festival in 2005. She later moved to the USA to study at Berklee College of Music. She released her debut album &quot;Free Fall“ in 2010. At the age of just 24, she was the first instrumentalist and first South American musician to win the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. The Washington Post praised her as representing a new sense of possibility and a new direction in jazz. Her album Visions (2019) earned her a Grammy nomination in the Best Improvised Jazz Solo category. Nate Chinen (NPR Music) called it one of the best jazz albums of the year and praised Aldana&#x27;s ability to combine technical brilliance with a rich emotional palette. The concert program she is presenting with the Zurich Jazz Orchestra at Moods was written entirely by her. One part was arranged by Jim McNeely for the HR Big Band, the other by Ed Partyka especially for the ZJO and its soloists.

Leitung

Tenorsaxophon

Baritone Saxophone

Bassposaune

SPECIAL: The President’s Holy Groove 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.

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2026

Türköz, Sartorius, Blöchlinger

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam

Erika Stucky – STUCKY FINGERS

James Brown Tribute Show

Cavaliere Spruzzi (Monorecords)

Los Dos Engros

Herr Wempe aka DJ Soulsonic

2025

Silvester Bashment

V.I.P. Session by JUR Records - DIGITAL (UK) INSIDEMAN (Bassdrive)

Galliano

Tenderlonious

Lindy Hop Crashkurs by Tanzwolke

Raphael Jost's Swingin' Christmas

Raphael Jost's Swingin' Christmas

Familienkonzert

Raphael Jost's Swingin' Christmas für Familien

Style Bakery feat. Lou Kaena / Jule X / BIGZIS

BalkanEkstra

Shantel & Bucovina Club Soundsystem

Ilan Jamon

Zurich Jazz Orchestra feat. Melissa Aldana

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam