Divanhana

Kultur Shock & Moods present

Traditional Balkan music in new arrangements: Divanhana from Sarajevo combine urban styles with the traditional sounds of the Balkans and bring the Sevdah to the world in all its beauty and diversity. The melodies merge with jazz, folk, modern classical and pop without losing their emotional power. With this mixture, Divanhana succeeds time and again in making the familiar sound new.

Mario Peric

Warm Up & Afterparti

Global beats far beyond the borders of the Balkans: the BalkanEkstra Parti doesn&#x27;t stop at oriental sounds or Arabic rhythms - the main thing is to dance! With the legendary concert and party series Kultur Shock, Mario Peric is one of the pioneers of the Balkan scene as an organizer, DJ and producer. He has been thrilling audiences for many years with his varied, explosive and crazy sounds. His musical spectrum cannot be pinned down to one direction. The main thing is that it rocks!

Vocals

Violin

Accordion

Keyboards

Bass

Percussion

Yemen Blues

Yemen Blues is the band around the charismatic singer Ravid Kahalani, who grew up between Yemeni tradition and Western modernity. This is clearly reflected in the band&#x27;s sound, in which traditional Yemeni melodies meet blues, jazz and funk. With their captivating music, Yemen Blues are able to transcend not only genre boundaries but also national borders: Both on stage and in the audience, they bring people from different cultures together.

Guembri

Drum Kit

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!

Together in Sound

Brandy Butler – Listening Session

Together in Sound is a new event in collaboration with Brandy Butler that invites music enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the artistry of albums in a communal setting, offering a rare opportunity for focused, intentional listening. Each session a featured guest will present their favorite album, offering a personal introduction that delves into the significance of their selection. Following the introduction, attendees will listen to the full album recording together, uninterrupted, in an atmosphere that encourages deep engagement with the art of listening. Together in Sound offers a thoughtful and reflective way to start a Sunday morning, blending music appreciation with community interaction. This first issue&#x27;s guest is Guillermo Soria, who has selected the album ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ by Lauryn Hill to listen to together.

The Jammin’ Band

feat. Rolf Stahlhofen & Jean-Pierre von Dach

Unfortunately the concert of The Jammin&#x27; Band has to be postponed. The replacement date will be communicated as soon as it is fixed. Jammin&#x27; carries on! One year after the death of band leader Boris Pilleri, the six musicians have decided to carry on the story that began in 1976. However, Jammin&#x27; is not a tribute band. The typical groovy-bluesy-funky sound is consistently continued. With Rolf Stahlhofen (Söhne Mannheims) as vocalist and Jean-Pierre Von Dach (Gigi Moto, Joss Stone) on guitar, two top international musicians have been recruited to shape the sound in a new way. With Martin Kissling on drums, Marcel Suk on bass and Fabian Baur on keyboards, the well-rehearsed rhythm section remains unchanged. And the Loyal Air Force Horns with Andreas Beer (trumpet), Pat Schnyder (saxophones) and Valerio Lepori (trombone) have been providing the side-kick and the extra portion of harmony for the jammin&#x27; sound with precise brass sections and ear-splitting solos for many years.

Trumpet

Saxophon

Trombone

Guitar

Mammal Hands

Sometimes meditative, sometimes cinematic, with rhythmic elements that evolve, complement each other and develop into a driving maelstrom: Mammal Hands play a driving fusion of jazz and electronica that never loses its accessibility despite its complexity. On the contrary, the trio&#x27;s energetic live performances can put you in an almost trance-like state. The band is now on the road with their fifth album &quot;Gift from the Trees&quot; (2023) - a must for all fans of Portico Quartet, Gogo Penguin or Grandbrothers.

Piano

Bruno Spoerri: The Acoustic Side

Both Sides Now

This year Bruno Spoerri is celebrating his 70th stage anniversary in Zurich - in 1954 he was awarded first prize at the Zurich Jazz Festival. The concert on November 12th will show two sides of his work; the first part with an acoustic jazz group, the second with technoid electronics. The versatility of singer Marianne Racine is hard to beat and her all-round musicality repeatedly leads to astonishing performances. Swing and solo flights of fancy are provided by a dream team of the younger generation: bassist Patrick Sommer &amp; drummer Andreas Wettstein with their famously - rapturously groovy interplay; Lucerne pianist Lukas Gernet with attentively sensitive sounds and singable melodies. In short: this quartet is bursting with joy of playing, humor and solid craftsmanship.

Bruno Spoerri: The Electronic Side

This year Bruno Spoerri is celebrating his 70th stage anniversary in Zurich - in 1954 he was awarded first prize at the Zurich Jazz Festival. The concert on November 12th will show two sides of his work; the first part with an acoustic jazz group, the second with technoid electronics. Piet Jan Blauw began his career as a visual artist, while also working as a percussionist. Early on he made objects and then began to build electronic instruments and art installations. Numerous installations and performances in Europe, the USA and Mexico followed. His performances are both auditory and visual experiences. Gabriel Schiltknecht is a percussionist with heart and soul. His musical career began with the formation SCHILDPATT. After training as a primary school teacher, he taught at the Swiss School in Accra/Ghana, played with important local musicians and acquired a wide-ranging knowledge of the drumming tradition.

Altsaxophon

Tenorsaxophon

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.

BrueckerMeisterTrauffer

Franziska Bruecker

In a playful, associative roundelay, the trio BrueckerMeisterTrauffer explores the diverse relationships that our innards have to the subject of purification and detoxification. They embark on a journey through the sewage treatment plant, get stuck in the oil trap and end up in the pre-thickening process together with fresh sludge. Finally, an operation is performed: The guilty conscience has to come out! Language becomes music and music becomes language. Pure and impure rhymes and ditties resound.

Fitzgerald & Rimini

Annoying sounds are undesirable and are usually filtered out, but their reputation is worse than their sound. Physically indistinguishable from other sounds, they are considered annoying: the squeak of a door is oiled away, the hiss of a radio is suppressed. Fitzgerald&amp;Rimini, consisting of the writer and performer Ariane von Graffenried and the musician and sound artist Robert Aeberhard, have been working for years at the interface of literature, music and performance, playing with words, sound and noise.

Synthesizer

Electronics

Composition

Ayyuka

jazzhane & Moods present

Active since 2001, Ayyuka was one of the first bands to look back to the Turkish music of the 70s and create a new, unmistakable sound from it. Immediately after their debut album in 2007, Ayyuka shared the stage with Sonic Youth and Jonathan Richman; their third studio album Sömestr is considered a cult album among record collectors. Inspired by international names such as Dick Dale or John Frusciante as well as local heroes such as Erkin Koray or Orhan Gencebay, their music sounds guitar oriented, their fascination with film music and improvisation provides surprising twists and turns. The worldwide hype of their single Yukadans is now followed by their EP Zaman Ziyan, which leads the listener through a kaleidoscope of musical landscapes with borrowings from genres such as Afro-Beat, Funk, Boss Nova or Arabesque.

Balthvs

BALTHVS is one of the positive results of the pandemic! The three musicians used the time of standstill to form a band in 2020. Since then, the psychedelic funk trio from Bogotá has already released over 30 singles and three albums, on which they cross genre boundaries and fuse influences from cumbia, surf rock and funk. And they don&#x27;t intend to stop there: In addition to their many releases, they are also busy conquering the world&#x27;s stages and thrilling audiences with their energetic live shows.

Balam

Warm Up & Afterparty 

She skillfully combines Anatolian and Middle Eastern music with modern, electronic sounds. Having grown up between cultures as the granddaughter of migrant workers in Germany, she calls her current musical style Gurbetçi Müzik meets Darbuka Disko. Influenced by the music of her childhood, which she heard everywhere from small kitchen radios to wedding bands, she takes her audience on a musical journey and provides a contemporary perspective on the music of past generations.

Tromboranga Orchestra

Tromboranga stands for the raw power of salsa music from the 60s and 70s. One of the band&#x27;s trademarks is its three-piece trombone section. The instrument that strongly influenced salsa through Willie Colón or Jimmy Bosch and reflected life in New York&#x27;s El Barrio. Tromboranga play and arrange their music in this tradition, setting new accents and inviting you to dance. After more than 10 studio albums, they have become one of the most important ambassadors of this genre, also in the Big Apple and Cali, the capital of salsa.

DJ El Mono & DJ Saltho

Warm Up & Afterparty

DJ EL Mono and DJ Saltho invite you to dance and linger before and after the concert. The focus is on salsa, with current hits on the turntable alongside the classics.

Timbales

Leitung

Bongos

Congas

OSOMO - Horizontal Concert

Dreamy lie-in concert for a sunday morning

Please bring your own lying mat, pillow, blanket, depending on your needs. Suitable for people above of the age of 12. The music of OSOMO creates spaces for pause, retreat and contemplation. Away from the fast-paced outside world towards the inner world. OSOMO counters our hectic zeitgeist by inviting us on a journey. Conceived as transporting music, it creates a sonic environment in which listeners can immerse themselves in their own thoughts, feelings and physical sensations, move around and stay there. It is a journey that leads to different places for each person. The OSOMO live sets offer a musical and physical space to be, to lie down, to dream, to sleep - from letting go to the most concentrated, deepest listening. OSOMO is music that envelops you, carries you away and offers an experience that is both mysterious and challenging: What happens to us when we are touched by music - be it in our bodies or our minds - remains unfathomable. I&#x27;ve always been searching for that moment when music can change the way you feel. OSOMO is the solo project of musician Simon Baumann (drummer with Stephan Eicher, collaborations with Colin Vallon, Mario Batkovic, Don Li and others). He is now releasing his debut album Side Trips on Two Gentlemen.

Concept

Emmanuelle Bonnet Quartet

Pascal Eugster Solo

With a singing bass, a handful of atmospheric effects and lyrics about illusions that he encounters in his search for himself and the great expanse, Pascal Eugster envelops his audience in a gentle magic. Best known as the bassist of the Zurich-based band Black Sea Dahu, the former Kush K and Alois musician will present his new solo compositions. 

The Emmanuelle Bonnet Quartet meets around improvisation and collective experimentation. The four musicians, based in Geneva, Basel, Köln and New York, are in search of sounds and textures, with the intention of being fully and freely in the moment. They build a unique group sound, exploring different styles of music from jazz-inspired compositions to improvised fragments or even early music.

Aki Takase's JAPANIC

Album Release «Forte»

Old master Aki Takase, who is already a legend of jazz music (2021 Albert Mangelsdorff Prize and German Jazz Prize Piano) and has toured or recorded with musicians such as Dave Liebman, Sheila Jordan, Lester Bowie, Rashid Ali, Reggie Workman, David Murray, NHOP and many more, is constantly devoting herself to new projects and musicians who have a similarly open understanding of music as she does. She has already explored the mixture of jazz, new music, dance and electronic music in previous projects, Aki Takase releases the second album with her main band, JAPANIC. On &quot;Forte&quot;, the leading figure in European improvisational jazz once again demonstrates her energetic, radiant nature. Her outstanding bandmates include her former student Daniel Erdmann, who has won the Echo, German Jazz Prize Saxophone, SWR Jazz Prize etc. and has made a name for himself internationally. Turntable wizard DJ Illvibe aka Vincent von Schlippenbach, co-founder of MoaBeat, Lychee Lassi and Seeed, who as producer of Peter Fox, Seeed and Marteria makes up the hip-hop and rap-affine part of the music and is part of Germany&#x27;s best-known producer team “The Krauts”. Portuguese bassist Carlos Bica (Maria Joao, Bica&#x27;s Azul with Jim Black and Frank Möbus, etc.) and Dag Magnus Narvesen (Kitchenorchester, Alex v Schlippenbach) are also involved, forming the rhythm section and providing the structure for the wonderful carpet of sound that JAPANIC rolls out before us.

Turntables

Zurich Jazz Orchestra feat. Dave Taylor & Daniel Schnyder

Dave Taylor has been the world&#x27;s most influential bass trombonist since he emerged on the New York music scene in the late 1960s. His unmistakable bass trombone sound can be heard on hundreds of albums, including recordings by Duke Ellington, The Rolling Stones, Barbara Streisand, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Wynton Marsalis, Blood Sweat &amp; Tears, Tina Turner, Gil Evans, Bob Mintzer Big Band and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra. Dave has also performed worldwide as a soloist with major symphony orchestras and encourages composers to write new and challenging music for the bass trombone. One musician who has a long and close artistic partnership with Dave is the Swiss composer and saxophonist Daniel Schynder, who will contribute a set for this concert and also perform as a soloist. For the conductor of the Zurich Jazz Orchestra, Ed Partyka, this project fulfills a long-cherished wish: Dave Taylor has been an idol of mine since I met him in the 1980s when he played with the George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band (still one of the most impressive live concerts I&#x27;ve ever heard!). I&#x27;m thrilled that we can finally realize this dream with the Zurich Jazz Orchestra. The second set will be newly composed by Ed Partyka and arranged for Dave Taylor and the Zurich Jazz Orchestra.

Bassposaune

Baritone Saxophone

Tuba

Flugelhorn

Director

Camilla George

Camilla George is a visionary saxophonist, composer, bandleader and innovator. Her strong cultural roots and love of fusing African and Western Music has informed her own unique style, a key reason why she is a firm fixture on the new London Jazz scene, alongside peers such as Nubya Garcia and Shabaka Hutchings. Her music is a hypnotising blend of Afrofuturism, hip hop and jazz, with a politically minded subtext that has a powerful connection to her Nigerian identity, lineage and heritage, reflecting African history, culture and slavery. Her most recent album, ‘Ibio Ibio’, is a tribute to her tribe the Ibibio people of South Eastern Coastal Nigeria. The album features an incredible lineup, including Daniel Casimir, Sarah Tandy, Winton Clifford, Renato Paris, Sheila Maurice-Grey, Rosie Turton, Shirley Tetteh, hip hop drummer, Daru Jones, Birmingham based rapper, Lady Sanity and Sam Jones. Recent notable performances include North Sea Jazz Festival, where Camilla performed with both her own group and as a featured artist in the ‘Diaspora Suite’ performance; Jazz a Vienne, where Camilla also sat in for a guest spot with Marcus Miller; EFG London Jazz Festival, Jazz In The Park Romania, Brosella and Jazz Onze Lausanne.

La Bruja de Texcoco

B.U.T.C.H.E.S. & F.A.G.S. & Moods present

La Bruja de Texcoco is a trans woman from Mexico City. Her music celebrates the rich history and tradition of her home country, but at the same time crosses borders and ventures into unexplored territory. Through infectious rhythms, beautiful vocals and powerful lyrics that explore themes of identity, love and loss, she creates a distinctive sound that is both authentic and avant-garde. Whether at live shows or in the recording studio, La Bruja de Texcoco is a visionary. A force to be reckoned with. Born in Texcoco, she grew up surrounded by rituals, armadillo shells and the depths of the night: I didn&#x27;t find the witch, she found me...

Warm Up & Afterparty  with Jamira Estrada

Jamira&#x27;s emotional take on obscure music pulls an audience into a continuous daze, bringing together crashing broken beats, jazzy dubstep, techno and drum&amp;bass. The swiss-mexican DJ and traditionally trained composer has cultivated a trademark sound that mirrors her passion for playful confrontation. Her talent for blending an array of influences into a cohesive entity has solidified her position as a mainstay in the underground scene for many years, being an active contributor to the club scene in Switzerland and collaborating with collectives such as Mikro, Cuadro22 or Czarnagorna to name a few. Currently based in Zurich, Switzerland, she has played in cities like Taipei, Mexico City, Berlin, Frankfurt and London.

Putite de Mamà

Putite de Mamá is an unstable, amorphous, migrant substance from Latin America, made of electropunk beats, protest lyrics and the performative mutability of transforming their songs and dance to occupy a museum, a theatre, the street, the square and every party it can.

Harp

Viola

Cello

Afterparty with Jamira Estrada

Performance

Robert Lucaciu & Evi Filippou 

The dynamic collaboration between the Greek vibraphonist and the German-Romanian double bassist has given rise to an artistic partnership that defies the constraints of rigid genre categorization. Their musical research journey is based on a variety of sources: from the intricate compositions of 20th and 21st century classical music to the spirited rhythms of jazz and evocative stories interwoven in the traditions of folklore. This collaborative sonic exploration transcends the boundaries of predefined labels: the essence of their work lies in the realm of boundless creativity. The interweaving of their unique backgrounds results in an exquisite tapestry of sound in which the vibrancy of the Balkans merges with the cosmopolitan influence of contemporary European musical landscapes. Like a delicate thread of free improvisation, their performances unfold in an unscripted dance that reflects the flow of life itself.

Caroline Davis – Cansu Tanrıkulu – Elias Stemeseder – Jim Black

Caroline Davis is a creative epicenter from the Brooklyn jazz scene and is one of the most imaginative saxophonists with her surprising range of activities. Her active projects include the jazz-inspired band Portals, the experimental R&amp;B project My Tree and the protest band Alula. Acclaimed by international critics, the saxophonist works in a variety of creative contexts, each creating a unique sound world in which free improvisation and composition are harmonized. On this evening exclusively together with the singer Cansu Tanrýkulu, who is a unique storyteller with her chameleon-like vocals, the living legend Jim Black, whose boundless musical vocabulary and inventive artistry never ceases to amaze, and Elias Stemeseder, a musician of remarkable skill, flair and imagination, whose diverse playing ranges from song-oriented to contemporary classical pieces to electronic music. You can be curious!

Vibraphon

Luzia von Wyl Ensemble

Album Release «Frakmont»

A composer and her sonic workshop: Together with her nine fellow musicians, Swiss composer and pianist Luzia von Wyl experiments until sparks fly. They create virtuoso music that not only stretches the boundaries of jazz, but sometimes even goes beyond them - the line-up alone with piano, marimba, percussion, strings and several woodwinds goes far beyond a traditional jazz formation. Lyrical, originally orchestrated soundscapes alternate with solid grooves, intricate rhythms meet wide-ranging melody lines - and Luzia von Wyl&#x27;s compositions repeatedly open up scopes for improvisation. “The Swiss composer has her very own signature style - so convincing, captivating and delightful that comparisons are superfluous,” writes the German magazine Jazzthetik. “Von Wyl&#x27;s compositions are a thing of impish joy throughout!” praises The Guardian and the Luzerner Zeitung reports: ”Airy sound, brilliant virtuosity, minimalist elements and a very special groove: Luzia von Wyl&#x27;s sheer inexhaustible inventiveness pulsates through all the pieces. That is great art.” The Luzia von Wyl Ensemble will be bringing their latest album “Frakmont” with them, which is inspired by the Swiss mountains. It will also be presenting even newer works for the first time in Zurich: music that has only been written in recent weeks and is now being premiered.

Flute

Clarinet

Bass Clarinet

Bassoon

Marimba

Léon Phal

He is considered one of the most promising artists of his generation and has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past four years: The Swiss-French saxophonist Léon Phal. Valuing jazz just as much as electro, his latest album “Stress Killer” is the perfect mix of all the styles he loves; from the eternal themes of John Coltrane to house rhythms, from bebop to French touch. Music that makes you want to dance on dark dance floors - in jazz cellars and nightclubs alike.

Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp

Album Release «Ventre Unique»

Come and let yourself be swept up in a maelstrom of polyrhythmic pulsations, metallic outbursts and shimmering string arrangements; lie down in this cosy, warm soundscape and embark on an experimental voyage of discovery to find the answer to the question of what music can be. The Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp (OTPMD) is a Swiss-based avant-garde music collective that delights audiences with its eclectic mix of genres and captivating live performances. Founded in Geneva in 2006 by double bass player Vincent Bertholet, OTPMD takes its cue from the great African groups of the 20th century, such as the Tout Puissant Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, and tips its hat to the revolutionary French artist Marcel Duchamp. Their sixth album &#x27;Venre Unique&#x27; will be released in November 2024 on the Geneva label Bongo Joe Records. We&#x27;re looking forward to what&#x27;s to come!

Hollabackshroom, GTV6 & Yusuf Findus

The local nightlife regular - on both sides of the bar and decks - Hollabackshroom is coming equipped with funk, disco, jazz, country, rock and everything in between. Joining her are two of the &quot;Half Notes at the Smoke Floor&quot; founders, GTV6 and Yusuf Findus. Contributing to Kreis 5’s cultural establishments by day, bringing jazz back to the dancefloor by night.   Strictly Vinyl.

Sahra Halgan

Sahra Halgan comes from Somaliland, an autonomous region in the north of Somalia, which for years has campaigned for recognition as an independent state. She is considered as a music icon in her country, which she had to leave in 1992 due to the civil unrest. Today she again lives in her homeland, engages herself politically and sings traditional songs of her ancestors with a contemporary instrumentation. Her wish is to globally support the Somaliland people in the Diaspora. With astonishing ease, her expressive voice conveys a life full of homesickness, memories, and grief in exile. Simultaneously she impresses us with her huge stage presence, energy and joie de vivre! Supported by the SüdKulturFonds.

Afreekaya

Afreekaya, who shuttles tirelessly between Latin America and the Middle East, between the Caribbean and Africa, Afreekaya is in a quest to share raw, funky and psychedelic under the radar Afro-Tropical tunes. Label manager at Analog Africa, curator at Hors Tribu Festival, Afreekaya is constantly active and sharing his musical knowledge to keep the cultural scene in vibration.

MKZ Förderpreis Finale

The Musikschule Konservatorium Zürich (MKZ) is organizing the Pop/Rock/Jazz Advancement Award for the tenth time. Every year, the best students and bands in this field - the cats and cracks of tomorrow - qualify for the final competition. The finalists in the solo category will be accompanied by a first-class combo made up of MKZ teachers.  

Nils Petter Molvær: A Solo Tribute to the Film «Misty»

The Erroll Garner Story

A themed evening around the film «Misty» about the great pianist Erroll Garner: even before the film is shown in cinemas, a kind of preview will take place at Moods. After an introduction and a discussion with director Georges Gachot, there will be an insight into the film followed by a solo concert by trumpeter Nils Petter Molvær, who composed the soundtrack for the film. The Film: The American pianist Erroll Garner (1921 - 1977) changed jazz forever: His piece Misty, which he allegedly composed between two concerts on an aeroplane, immediately became one of the great jazz standards and is still one of the most covered ballads in the world today. Who was the man behind the ever-friendly smile from the ghettos of Pittsburgh, whose talent brought him to the biggest international stages? The premiere of the film will take place on 3 December at the Riff Raff cinema, the official cinema release date is 26 December. The solo set by Nils Petter Molvær: Nils Petter Molvær is considered a pioneer of electronic jazz - his sound is a unique blend of jazz, electronic and ambient that explores the boundaries of what is possible with trumpet and electronic music. On this evening, Molvær will play a solo set that pays homage to the film «Misty» , for which he composed the soundtrack.

Computer

DakhaBrakha

Clear the stage for the musical fireworks known as DakhaBrakha! The Ukrainian sound rebels tear down traditional boundaries and create a storm of sound that pulsates between folklore and avant-garde. A wild fusion of ethno chaos and experimental passion. From hypnotic rhythms to powerful vocals. There are no taboos. DakhaBrakha make the stage shake and take the audience into a collective trance that questions everything. Supported by the SüdKulturFonds.

DJ Emina

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.

Derbouka

RUTHER LANA & MISS C-LINE feat. Gaston Bandimic

Jonas Ruther

RUTHER LANA &amp; MISS C-LINE is a trio from Switzerland, formed by drummer Jonas Ruther with MISS C-LINE rap, vocals and FX, François Lana on synthesiser and sampler. With influences from modern rap and beat culture, combined with collective improvisation and complex psychedelic sound structures, the three strong personalities create a very intense musical experience on stage. For his Carte Blanche, Ruther invites the Senegalese rapper Gaston Bandimic, who raps in Wolof and ignites an impressive rhythmic fire live.

MADAM

MADAM – consisting of Marco Mercuzio Peron and Mara Miccichè – is a collaborative platform for site-specific happenings and productions, curating interdisciplinary formats such as &#x27;Il Circolo del Frattempo&#x27;, as well as soundtracks and sound design for film and installations. In 2024 they curated the world premiere of &#x27;CASCADE&#x27;, a new composition by Terry Riley and Gyan Riley, as part of the curatorship for the &#x27;Bäderkultur&#x27; project in Baden.

Sampler

Michael von der Heide

«Nocturne» 

The night unfolds its very own magic when peace and festivity permeate the moment and hidden treasures come to light. Michael von der Heide&#x27;s concert program NOCTURNE and the album of the same name were created in this atmosphere. The poetic, profound songs are about love, wanderlust, dreams and the small happiness of life. Michael von der Heide, whose life is often characterized by nocturnal moments, brings the new songs as well as classics such as “Jeudi Amour”, “Hinderem Berg” and “Il pleut de l&#x27;or” to the stage in new splendour together with his band. And especially for the Advent season, the program is refined with new, swinging winter songs and some wonderful, traditional Christmas songs that go straight to the heart. From profound ballads to rousing rhythms - let Michael von der Heide&#x27;s music enchant you as the night falls over the winter wonderland and the stars twinkle in the sky! r

Tour de France

Thomas Bohnet has been active as a DJ for 40 years. The Munich concert promoter and music journalist has worked or is working for media such as Musikexpress, Spex, taz, Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Zurich weekly WoZ, the Swiss music magazine Loop and Swiss radio SRF3 and formerly DRS 3 (Sounds). He has been touring the clubs with his TOUR DE FRANCE since May 2000: Munich, Düsseldorf, Erlangen, Constance are regularly on the program, from 2017-2022 also the Zurich Kosmos. The parties offer a danceable musical tour through the styles and genres of France. Whether party classics by Claude François, Les Rita Mitsouko or Plastic Bertrand, Sixties heroes such as Serge Gainsbourg, Nino Ferrer, Jacques Dutronc and Françoise Hardy, new rock by Noir Desir, Louise Attaque, Dionysos or Mickey 3d, nouvelle chanson from Benjamin Biolay to Zaz, Rai from Rachid Taha to Khaled, reggae from Tiken Jah Fakoly, Sinsemilia or Kana, hip hop/rap from MC Solaar to IAM and Stromae to Massilia Sound System, alternative from Babylon Circus to Têtes Raides and Les Hurlements d`Leo to La Rue Ketanou - whatever you like and can dance to is played.rrSince 2003, CDs have been regularly released in collaboration with the Frankfurt label localmedia for the party entitled LeTour.

Disk Jockey

Kyoto Jazz Massive ft. Vanessa Freeman & Echoes Of A New Dawn Orchestra

Spirit Music Society & Moods present

The cross-genre project Kyoto Jazz Massive, founded by the Okino brothers and discovered by Gilles Peterson, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with new album release and a refreshed line-up. Under the direction of Shuya Okino, with Vanessa Freeman on lead vocals, KJM will be supported by the powerful Echoes Of A New Dawn Orchestra, showcasing their unique crossover vision from jazz-funk, broken beat, and soulful house to cosmic grooves and everything in between! After a highly energetic night in late December 2023, they are back to rock Zurich out of its socks.

K.O.S Crew Dancehall Mood

Party

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.

Together in Sound is a new event in collaboration with Brandy Butler that invites music enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the artistry of albums in a communal setting, offering a rare opportunity for focused, intentional listening. Each session a featured guest will present their favorite album, offering a personal introduction that delves into the significance of their selection. Following the introduction, attendees will listen to the full album recording together, uninterrupted, in an atmosphere that encourages deep engagement with the art of listening. Together in Sound offers a thoughtful and reflective way to start a Sunday morning, blending music appreciation with community interaction. The guest of this edition will be Big Zis, who has selected the album &#x27;Doolittle&#x27; by the Pixies to listen to together.

Marc Copland Solo

Double Release «Vol. 49 & Vol. 50»

TCB Music SA and SRG are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the wonderful jazz series Swiss Radio Days. They are celebrating with the release of two new albums, #49 and #50, by two fantastic pianists Marc Copland and Dado Moroni. Marc Copland is an extremely sensitive pianist with a precise conception of music and a perfect blend of sensuality, sensitivity and rationality. More than almost any other jazz pianist, he shapes his own style, which - far removed from the all-too-frequent speed marathon - is characterized by sound painting, the finest nuances and melodious calm. His colorful interpretation and surprising, unusual harmonic twists and turns enchant and take you to other worlds.

Dado Moroni Trio

Double Release «Vol. 49 & Vol. 50» 

Dado Moroni is regarded worldwide as a luminary of jazz. Born in Genoa, Italy, he has recorded or played with all the great stars of jazz since 1979: Dizzy Gillespie, Chet Baker, Roy Hargrove, Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry, Freddie Hubbard, Ray Brown to name but a few.

OM Fragmente

In Memoriam Fredy Studer

From 1972 to 1982, OM were one of the great improvising jazz-rock bands in Europe. Polyrhythmic thickets or deep cosmic space: &#x27;Electric Jazz Free Music&#x27; was the powerful label of those years. After a 25-year break, Christy Doran, Urs Leimgruber, Bobby Burri and Fredy Studer reunited as OM for the first time in 2006 at the KKL Luzern: with unbroken vitality, rich in new experiences, but also more subtle and fierce than ever. Two years ago, shortly before the band&#x27;s 50th anniversary, drummer Fredy Studer died unexpectedly. The anniversary became In Memoriam Fredy Studer. Gerry Hemingway and Tony Buck play in his place. In &#x27;Fragmente&#x27;, sound and rhythmic material from recent years - in the form of minimal fragments - form the basis of their new works. The improvisation of jazz, the energy of rock, contemporary sounds, noise and electronic sounds are mixed into the new OM texture, which never loses sight of its original vision. Supported by Pro Helvetia and SUISA-Stiftung

E-Gitarre

Lakiko Solo

Lakiko&#x27;s music – an impression of her musical biography – could not be more diverse. Influences of Bosnian folk music mix with classical music, breathed pop vocals with contemporary spoken word, driving beats next to seemingly endless glissandi loops, and in between always the haunting sound of a cello. And when the spectacle is over, the listener is sent home with a feeling of bittersweet melancholy.

Laure Betris Duo

Since her beginnings, she has adopted a do-it-yourself approach to music, cultivating her taste for artisanal creations, exchanges with like-minded people, analogue and, above all, independence. Singer, writer and multi-instrumentalist Laure Betris draws not only from all musical (rock, techno, noise, etc.) and artistic (visual arts, literature, dance, etc.) genres, but also from the library of languages (English, French, Chaldean) and the richness of her collaborations. In a duet with drummer and singer Yann Hunziker from Vevey, she proposes a form of total artisanship that is both therapeutic and magical.

Shantel & Bucovina Club Soundsystem

Partizani Super Sonic Live Tour

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

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.

Emmet Cohen

Emmet Cohen celebrates the jazz tradition: the finest jazz, with swing, precision and, in the words of Downbeat Magazine, &quot;a nimble touch, measured step and warm harmonic vocabulary&quot;. He sees himself as a mediator between the audience and his fellow musicians, who in addition to his trio have included Jimmy Cobb, Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Tootie Heath and George Coleman. In other words, Emmet Cohen brings a fresh palette of sounds to classic jazz forms with an almost unparalleled mastery and passion.

Buechi/Hellmüller/Jerjen - «pink mountain sagas»

feat. Kristina Brunner, Andreas Gabriel & Luciana Brusa

Sarah Büchi has studied various types of music in order to develop songwriting, world and jazz in a highly personal way. In September 2024, the Swiss singer released her seventh album as a bandleader on the Intakt Records label. «pink mountain sagas» delivers what the name promises: with her warm and dark voice, Sarah Büchi takes us into the imaginative world of sagas, sometimes sung picturesquely, sometimes rhythmically, sometimes the pieces sound like a soundtrack from a film, then again they are replaced by jazzy passages.

Schwyzerörgeli

Storytelling

Trio Heinz Herbert

The music of the Zurich trio Heinz Herbert is urban, sometimes hectic, and yet leaves room to breathe. They let themselves be seduced by sounds, jump on the patterns of drum machines and drift off into spheres of minimal music and industrial jazz. The equality of all sounds magically attracts us - the quiet, the inharmonic, the harmonic, the zooming in and out, field recordings, 4/4, polyrhythms, &#x27;in sync - out of sync&#x27;. We try to give equal importance to each of these sounds, ideas or concepts to create music that is often structured in non-traditional ways,&quot; the trio said in an interview with Luke Fowler. Released in February 2024, «Tomorrow Wonderland» is the Swiss band&#x27;s fifth album. Two years in the making, it is the result of over 12 years of living and working together and is a thrilling, ever-evolving and unique journey with strange harmonies, elegant microtimings and intense colour tones.

Zurich Jazz Orchestra feat. Sandy Patton

Hommage an Sarah Vaughan: «The Divine One»

In 2024 we will celebrate the centenary of the birth of Sarah Vaughan, one of the greatest jazz singers in history. Her career spanned almost five decades and she performed with a wide range of top jazz musicians and big bands. She won two Grammy Awards and was nominated for nine. In 1989 she was named an NEA Jazz Master and critic Scott Yanow wrote that she was &#x27;...one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century&#x27;. Sarah Vaughan began her professional career in the early 1940s as a singer in the big bands of Earl Hines and Billy Eckstine, where she met and sang with such jazz innovators as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis. For most of her highly successful career she played in small jazz groups, but she returned to big bands on several occasions and in 1954 began a fruitful artistic partnership with Count Basie that lasted for decades. The last album Sarah Vaughan recorded with the Count Basie Orchestra was &#x27;Send In The Clowns&#x27; in 1981, and Sandy Patton has preserved the Count Basie Orchestra&#x27;s original arrangements, which she has generously shared with the Zurich Jazz Orchestra. These original arrangements will form the core of the programme, and we will play some classic Count Basie instrumentals to complement the wonderfully swinging vocal charts. As always, the great ensemble playing and excellent soloists of the Zurich Jazz Orchestra will be featured.

Orange Radio

Album Release «Through the Dust» 

Prepare yourself for a musical road trip. A journey full of groove, good times and the feeling of an endless summer barbecue party. Florian Egli (bass), Vojko Huter (guitar), Farida Hamdar (percussion) and Rico Baumann (drums) present a fine, groove-orientated interplay that skilfully captures the essence of travelling and chilling out. Strong riffs and earthy grooves, down-to-earth sounds and heartfelt melodies. The renowned musicians will conquer the stage with captivating forms and spontaneous creations, transporting the audience into a world full of energy and joie de vivre. 

Style Bakery feat. Chelan / Sofia / Pablo / Shape

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 custom crafted versions. Raw and unpolished, hosted by the outstanding collective Jonny Ive, Pablo, Toni Schiavano and Flo Reichle.

Host

Raphael Jost's Swingin' Christmas für Gross und Klein

Experiencing music together is the focus of the family concert series at Moods. These are not children&#x27;s songs, but concerts with good music that invite you to dance and marvel. In a relaxed and happy atmosphere, young and old have the opportunity to explore the colourful world of musical styles together and share their enthusiasm. Just before Christmas, Moods traditionally invites you to &#x27;Swingin&#x27; Christmas&#x27;. This year, for the first time, there will be a family concert where the whole family can get into the Christmas spirit. After all, who doesn&#x27;t know them? Let it Snow!&#x27;, &#x27;Winter Wonderland&#x27; or &#x27;Santa Claus Is Coming To Town&#x27; and whatever else they are called - the songs that Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett brought to the radio at Christmas. Raphael Jost and his band take all these wonderful Christmas classics and spice them up with their own arrangements. A lively start to the festive season! - 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 in the system. - Young people aged 12-16 pay half price. - Can&#x27;t afford a ticket? Email us at info@moods.ch.

Raphael Jost's Swingin' Christmas

teilbestuhlt / partially seated

Shortly before Christmas, Moods invites you to its traditional &quot;Swingin&#x27; Christmas Night&quot;. Who doesn&#x27;t know them: &quot;Let it Snow!&quot;, &quot;Winter Wonderland&quot; or &quot;Santa Claus Is Coming To Town&quot; and all the others - the songs that Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett brought to the radios at Christmas. Raphael Jost&#x27;s band brings out all these wonderful Christmas classics and spices them up with their own arrangements. Accompanied by a glass of red wine and of course lots of peanuts. A swinging start to the Christmas holidays!

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

Shortly before Christmas, Moods invites you to its traditional &quot;Swingin&#x27; Christmas Night&quot;. Who doesn&#x27;t know them: &quot;Let it Snow!&quot;, &quot;Winter Wonderland&quot; or &quot;Santa Claus Is Coming To Town&quot; and all the others - the songs that Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett brought to the radios at Christmas. Raphael Jost&#x27;s band brings out all these wonderful Christmas classics and spices them up with their own arrangements. For this evening, the band presents a special programme, especially for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancers.

James Brown Tribute Show

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