Ali Dada

Local support will be provided by the Zurich band Ali Dada. Their music sounds like psychedelic guitars, sluggish drums and blurred soundscapes. The band draws essences from surf rock, slow jazz, lo-fi beats and ambient and cooks up their very own soup - dense, analog and full of joy. While their last releases were still located in downtempo and afterhour sounds, their recently released album Sum features a completely new, unique sound. Difficult to pin down and yet still present - somewhere between jazz, wave and the legacy of J Dilla.

Domenique Dumont

Domenique Dumont likes to keep quiet when it comes to the exact composition of the project. Until the booking was confirmed, it was also unclear to us who or what Domenique Dumont actually is - band, duo, solo project? But as the saying goes: It&#x27;s only music, baby. So why bother with trivialities? The act has also completely dispensed with a social media presence. When navigating through Dumont&#x27;s Spotify profile, you come across playlists with names like Global Groove (Groovy Sounds from around the World) or Electronica Romantica (Delicate digital expressions of the heart) and want to pee on the Porsche of the Spotify marketing people responsible. Because Domenique Dumont&#x27;s music is far removed from musical clichés. Instead, references from 50 years of pop culture and rare grooves are masterfully interpreted and served up instrumentally in a finely seasoned soundscape with extremely catchy melodies.

Sleepii & Chrigi G. us Z.

Warm Up & Afterparty

Before, between and especially after the concerts, GDS resident DJs take over the decks: Sleepii has been mixing bouncy tracks full of energy as part of the Fögel for almost ten years. Solo, she makes the music sound dreamy - the perfect way to drift off. But don&#x27;t worry: so far nobody has dozed off while listening! Chrigi G. from Z. has been collecting music for a long time. Almost pathologically, actually. With GDS.FM, he has now found a way to make it accessible. He puts together daily playlists in the radio program and presents his favorites mixed in clubs and bars or at festivals.

Trombone

Guitar

Synthesizer

Harp

Vocals

Simon Spiess Late Bloøm

Late Bloøm is the solo project of Simon Spiess, who takes on the role of multi-instrumentalist for this project. He is inspired by unknown instruments, which he gets to know through in-depth processes and thus creates new worlds of sound. Late Bloøm is a composer, sound researcher and sound architect. Although he is best known for his warm, soulful and transcendent sound on the saxophone, the musician is also a beast when it comes to sound design. He&#x27;s quick to admit that he creates beauty from a deep searching force: combining vintage woodwinds, modular synthesizers, tattoos and aesthetics. When he&#x27;s not busy practicing the saxophone or meticulously chiseling sounds, you&#x27;re likely to find him doing an intense mindfulness exercise. His music covers a wide spectrum of raw emotions, from calming to unsettling. Presence, connection and an appreciation of the full spectrum of the human experience are a through line in his work. That and the stark, contrasting contrasts (black and white, sometimes misty, metallic gray), punctuated by unexpected twists of garish pink!

Hainbach

Based out of Berlin, Germany, electro-acoustic composer Hainbach (*1978 Freiburg im Breisgau) creates experimental music that is both visceral and whimsical. Using esoteric synthesizers, test equipment and magnetic tape he creates “one hell of a trip” in his live sets and recorded music. He shares techniques on experimental music on his YouTube channel, which has attracted an ever growing audience of more than 180000 subscribers and over 16 Million views, with several videos going viral. His body of work includes film soundtracks, pop productions, chamber music, theater music, sound art installations and music software. Hainbach’s music has been featured in Pitchfork, The Wire, Bandcamp Daily, Bleep and Boomkat.

Electronics

Woodwinds

Florian Arbenz «London Group»

feat. Ivo Neame, Jim Hart, Percy Pursglove, Immy Churchill

In his almost 30-year career, Florian Arbenz has proven time and again that he is not only a brilliant drummer, but also has a good nose for unusual and exciting combinations of musicians and instruments. In his latest project, he devotes himself to the musical contacts he has made during his frequent stays in Great Britain. The result is an exciting mix of top musicians from different generations, whom Florian Arbenz has tailored to his latest program. The music moves between hip grooves, exciting improvisations and lyrical parts, giving the musicians plenty of freedom to bring in their own musical history and personality. Nevertheless, the music never loses its coherence and its great arc and Arbenz puts his very own stamp on his compositions with sophisticated harmonies, strong melodies, unusual instrumentation and his flair for different combinations of his fellow musicians.

Trumpet

Flugelhorn

Fender-Rhodes E-Piano

Keyboards

Percussion

Vibraphon

Drum Kit

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.

Piano

Bass

Emile Parisien Quartet

«Let Them Cook!»

When accidents happen, they usually happen in seconds, sometimes in minutes. But this one has been going on for 20 years... That&#x27;s how long it&#x27;s been since the members of the Emile Parisien Quartet first played together at a jam session. At the end, they looked at each other in disbelief. Not only had they been struck by a collective musical lightning bolt, but they also knew that they had just...well...brought something to life. The common breeding ground was jazz, but everyone had all kinds of seeds to sow in it, from classical music and contemporary sounds to rock, electronica and chanson. Saxophonist Emile Parisien, pianist Julien Touéry, bassist Ivan Gélugne and drummer Julien Loutelier tear down barriers, change rules and yet know exactly where they want to go. “The central concern of the band was and is storytelling,” emphasizes Parisien. Their new album “Let Them Cook” is like a fresh breeze and the band&#x27;s music audibly breathes the spirit of the year 2024 and no longer that of the founding year 2004. There was a special moment along the way: at a concert in Sweden towards the end of their “Double Screening” tour, they took the opportunity to deviate from a purely acoustic sound and integrate some electronics. It worked and it seemed that these electronic sprinkles never contaminated the band&#x27;s sound, but rather enhanced it.

Saxophon

GANNA feat. Julian Sartorius

«Kupala»

On Ganna&#x27;s latest album «Kupala», the versatile singer Ganna Gryniva with her warm, impressive voice and the versatile, creative drummer Julian Sartorius create a unique sound world of experimental jazz and electronics that is enchanting. Ganna has long combined the folklore of her native Ukraine with pop music in various shades and formations. Sartorius&#x27; multi-layered, rhythmic patterns build a bridge between organic timbres and the vocabulary of experimental music.

Composition

Nicolas Masson Quartet

Album Release «Renaissance»

Renowned saxophonist and composer Nicolas Masson (&#x27;1972) immersed himself in the world of improvised music at the age of 20, meeting influential figures such as Cecil Taylor and Fred Hopkins in New York. His dedication led him to further studies with Frank Lowe and Makanda Ken McIntyre. After graduating from the Geneva Conservatory in 2000, Masson moved to New York City and continued his studies with respected musicians such as Rich Perry, Chris Potter and Greg Tardy. A key figure on the Swiss New Jazz scene and ECM artist, Nicolas Masson has collaborated with a wide range of international musicians and has an impressive discography with eight albums as leader or co-leader on the ECM, Fresh Sound and Clean Feed labels. rA new album, recorded at the renowned La Buissonne Studios together with Colin Vallon on piano, Patrice Moret on double bass and Lionel Friedli on drums, will be released on ECM in January 2025. Although all the compositions are by Masson, he emphasizes the special dynamic of this group: The essence of this quartet lies in the chemistry between us. Our compositions are just the starting point for a sonic journey in which the collective imagination takes the lead.  This deep connection, which has developed over almost two decades, makes every concert a unique and immersive experience.

Style Bakery feat. Rita Roof / Pilar Vega / Benji Bonus / Sento

A superb live band meets renowned MCs and vocalists for a freestyle show: that&#x27;s the Style Bakery! Renowned acts present their songs in unique versions specially developed for this evening. Raw and unpolished. Hosted by the outstanding collective Jonny Ive, Pablo, Toni Schiavano and Flo Reichle. Valentines Eve promises to be full of diversity and unique voices: on this evening, rap takes a back seat for once: with Rita Roof, Pilar Vega, Benji Bonus and Sento, four extraordinary and versatile artists who could hardly be more different will take to the stage. Rita Roof, known as an outstanding backing singer for numerous Swiss hits, delights with her unmistakable voice. Born in Guatemala, she caused a sensation with her debut reggae album &quot;Stimm i mir&quot; and has since found her second musical love in the energetic soca genre. Sento, a 24-year-old singer and producer from Zurich, pursues a clear sound concept. His combination of infectious grooves, captivating vocal arrangements and bright synths makes his sound unique. He wowed the Swiss music scene with his EP Delirium and won two prestigious newcomer awards in 2024. Pilar Vega, an up-and-coming singer from Ticino, enchants with an irresistible mix of soul, hip-hop and pop. Her performances at events such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Openair St. Gallen are proof of her talent. We are particularly excited about her stage collaboration with Sento - they have already released the song Child together. Finally, Benji Bonus will shake a big pinch of rap over the evening. The Baden native is no longer an insider tip in the scene and achieved national fame with Cyperh &#x27;22. His trademark is the clever and musical mix of rap and vocals. As such, Benji&#x27;s latest album Golden Dream is only a snapshot in time, as singer-songwriter borrowings and earthy funk are important cornerstones of his work.

Host

KALI Trio

Kali represents the fresh spirit of a new generation of post-genre musicians. They feel at home in both composed and freely improvised musical contexts, following their creative intuition without ideology but with an even broader understanding of music history. With this in mind, Kali create dark pattern noise, raw minimal grooves and abstract, mystical trips with a sensitivity for sound and progressive power. The band&#x27;s creative possibilities range from epic dramaturgies to minimalist miniatures of sparkling beauty.

Genius

Moses Yoofee Trio

Noise Reduction & Moods present: Live 2025

Formed by talented producer and pianist Moses Yoofee, this trio brings together one of Germany&#x27;s hottest drummers of the moment, Noah Fuerbringer, and soulful bassist Roman Klobe. The sound is explosive, the playing unpredictable and the music a mix of jazz, hip-hop, soul and electro. As comfortable in the studio as they are on stage, with phenomenal performances of virtuosity and musicality, this power trio has attracted interest from the best festivals (We Out Here, Eurosonic, Reeperbahn, etc.) and titillated the ears of the best producers (Kaidi Tatham, Gilles Peterson, etc.). A musical slap in the face not to be missed.

Mumbi Kameri

Warm-Up & Afterparty

Mumbi Kameri is a young passionate music collector and radio host from Zurich. She started her musical journey at Kasheme, where she’s still an active part of the scene, playing monthly DJ sets and hosting weekly radio shows. With her vast and eclectic taste , she can take you on a musical journey, whether you’re in her living room or on the dancefloor. Her collection spans all kinds of genres, with it’s core in jazz and reggae.

Izquierdo x Tavil

Tizia Zimmermann

Voice action and sonic extremism in collaboration for an absurdist outburst of artistic ideas of momentary nature...

Zimmermann/Corsano/Pitsiokos

Chris Corsano, Tizia Zimmermann and Chris Pitsiokos first played together in New York in summer 2023, during Tizia&#x27;s six-month stint in the big city. The trio quickly found a collective language drawing on their highly personal approaches to their respective instruments and their shared interests in free jazz, improvised music, drone and noise. Always in the process of discovery, each performance involves further revelations of until-then unimagined musical forms.

Voice Action

Simon Grab & David Meier

Simon Grab – Album Release «Porœs» (-OUS Records)

A new collaboration between Simon Grab and David Meier, between dense, bass-heavy electronics and earthy, vibrating drums. For once, the focus is not on Simon Grab&#x27;s idiosyncratic no-input mixer noises, but on pulsating, delicate beat electronics enriched with feedback, joined by David Meier&#x27;s sensitive, energetic drumming. After several studio sessions and their first live performances, their first album is now being released.

errad0

Simon Grab – New Project Premiere

errad0 is a celebration of sonic error, exploring the limits of electronic music and industrial hip hop, investigating the space in between what can exist on a dancefloor or at a punk show. Vocal dirt thrown into the mic by brazilian vocalist Antigo influenced by the anthems of facçao and proibidão carioca, singing violent chants about the becoming of a monster the state portrays, driven by the experience of being born as a black person in Brasil, paired with bass heavy beats by swiss noisemaker Simon Grab that assault your innards and tickle the ears. With this hyperreal mixture in mind errad0 evokes a rotten visual narrative about a hedonistic dystopia - errad0 grows into a deformed creature that incorporates sound and mass,blurring the lines between sonic matter and organic flesh.

Afrobeats Explosion

The Afrobeats scene has virtually exploded in recent years, which is also reflected in the lively party scene that has developed around this genre. At the forefront from the beginning: &quot;Afrobeats Explosion&quot; at Moods. From its origins with Fela Kuti in the 70s to Wizkid – get ready for a special kind of dance explosion!

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