Marcos Valle

Moods Summer Special

What an anniversary! In the year of his 80th birthday, Marcos Valle is also celebrating sixty years on stage. The Brazilian composer, producer, songwriter and musician belongs to the second generation of bossa nova and his 1998 album Nova Bossa Nova became a model for Brazilian electro and contemporary Brazilian jazz. Look forward to a danceable concert full of Brazilian rhythms, from samba and bossa nova to psychedelic Música Popular Brasileria, enriched with jazz improvisations, funk and disco rhythms. And last but not least, hits like &#x27;Summer Samba&#x27; and &#x27;Estrelar&#x27; that will catapult you straight into that beach holiday feeling. In collaboration with Adalu.

Vocals

Keyboards

Bass

Drum Kit

Streetparade Special

Afrobeats Explosion & Dancehall Mood present

Afrobeats Explosion and Dancehall Mood are teaming up for this street parade and present you the best that the current Afrobeats, dancehall and reggae scene in Zurich has to offer. An evening full of Afrobeats and dancehall hits as well as reggae rarities. Get ready for a dance explosion of a special kind!

Brushy One String

One man, one guitar, one string: that&#x27;s enough for the Jamaican singer to create an entire musical universe. Since his portraits in the award-winning film documentaries RiseUp and The King of One String, thousands of amazed listeners have succumbed to the charm of his songs; whether he is performing unplugged at a market in Jamaica, at New Orleans &amp; Heritage or at Global Fest in New York in front of a large audience. With a unique personality and his raw yet grandiose style, he immediately captivates the audience and skillfully uses his charismatic baritone voice combined with hypnotic, bouncy grooves on his one-string acoustic guitar.

Guitar

Konkolo Orchestra

The Konkolo Orchestra is a Zurich-based band centred around multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer Alexis Malefakis. Their debut single «Blue G» (2022) was already a hit, now the album «Future Pasts» (2024) follows, a collection of funky to jazzy Afrobeat and highlife songs. An exuberant atmosphere and dancing mood are guaranteed when the Konkolo Orchestra performs in front of the audience with its light-hearted lyrics, cheerful melodies and a powerful brass section. This concert is free of charge, but admission is only guaranteed with a valid reservation.

Afterparty mit Chrigi G. us Z. (GDS.FM) & Maurice (Dust Surfers)

He has been collecting music for a long time - almost pathologically, in fact. With GDS.FM, he has now found a way to make his collection accessible. For his radio program he puts together suitable playlists for everyday living; in the live shows he invites guests and presents his latest discoveries; and in clubs and bars or at festivals he finally mixes his favorites live on the turntables. We are delighted that he will be doing the latter together with Maurice at the Schiffbau Fest! Maurice has been roaming Zurich&#x27;s alternative music scene for some time now as a DJ (Dust Surfers, Tropical Continent Soundsystem, King Clementine) and organizer (Helsinki, Stall 6, Theater Spektakel, Alors Festival). Of course, his DJ sets are danceable, but just as challenging and surprising. Genre designations are unimportant, the only thing that counts is telling a musical journey in an original way and with a wink.

Saxophon

Trumpet

Percussion

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.

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!

SHOLTO

Oscar &#x27;SHOLTO&#x27; Robertson is a London-based drummer, producer and composer. Having grown up with a fondness for jazz, soul, krautrock and the soundtracks of the 60s and 70s, SHOLTO lets these influences shine through in his debut EP «The Changing Tides Of Dream». With a warm sound palette, analog instrumental grooves and euphoric sentimentality, he conjures up pieces full of nostalgia and longing; music that is about how our lives and our selves, never fully formed and satisfied, are constantly changing, learning and growing.

ZKB Jazzpreis Festival 2024

For over twenty years, Zürcher Kantonalbank has been supporting young, innovative Swiss bands with the ZKB Jazzpreis at Moods. Winning the prize not only brings financial support, but often also inclusion in the Pro Helvetia Foundation&#x27;s priority jazz promotion programme, giving the band the opportunity to present their music on international stages. The festival is a six-day event full of music and talent. Six nominated bands are given the chance to present themselves to a jury of national and international experts and a broad audience. The bands not only have to impress with their musical quality, but also demonstrate their professionalism and show their development potential.

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam – Special: MATS UP

Saisoneröffnung

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.

Clarinet

Flugelhorn

Piano

ZKB Jazzpreis Finale

Amsterdam Klezmer Band

The name says it all: the Amsterdam Klezmer Band plays klezmer and adds a pinch of jazz, Balkan or gypsy to the mix. The band started out as a group of street musicians in 1996 and has played countless live shows since then. In February 2024, they released their twentieth album &quot;Bomba Pop&quot;, which was produced by Ulf Lindemann aka Dunkelbunt. The sound on it is as we know it and yet it is so much more: beats that range from dub to hip-hop to dance music also like to sneak in. A danceable journey around the world!

Trombone

Accordion

Banjo

El Comité

Lyrical melodies and virtuoso solos alternate with groovy passages in wi»ch the band&#x27;s Cuban roots are clearly evident: The seven musicians of El Comité came together in Toulouse in 2017 when they gave an impromptu concert – which was also the starting signal for the formation of the band. The band members had previously played with various big names from the Cuban music scene, such as Issac Delgado and Bueno Vista Social Club. El Comité have since released their second album «Carrousel» (2024), which effortlessly spans the arc from jazz to Cuban groove. Supported by the SüdKulturFonds.

Fender-Rhodes E-Piano

Congas

«Chicago» live vertont vom Satoko Fujii Quartet

IOIC, Misterioso Jazz Club and Moods present:

The movie: Roxy Hart is sexy, jazz-loving and dressed to kill. She has a doting, handsome husband and a gold-digging affair with another man who pays and pays, ultimately with his life. When Roxie is put on trial for murder, she hires a lawyer who is both the mafia&#x27;s mouthpiece and a PR agent. She hits the headlines and the courtroom drama takes its course. This satirical story about sex and murder is an entertaining mixture of humor and melodrama and at the same time a sharp criticism of sleaze journalism. Although Frank Urson was the director, it is essentially the work of Cecil B. DeMille, who apparently felt it inappropriate to take full credit for this cynical and secular story while his religious spectacle THE KING OF KINGS was still in theaters. The music: The film is scored by the Satoko Fujii Quartet with Satoko Fujii on piano, Natsuki Tamura on trumpet, Takemura Hayakawa on electric bass and Tatsuya Yoshida on drums. The quartet reunited last year after a break of 15 years and was enthusiastically received: The rhythm section drives the music forward at breakneck speed, sometimes giving it a rock rather than a boppy feel, or something in between. Fujii&#x27;s compositions are wonderfully complex, with rhythm and tempo changes, long unison lines and brilliantly dense arrangements. Both Fujii and Tamura are in excellent form. This music has a very free character, but the discipline and skill of the four musicians is best shown in the transitions between the improvised and arranged moments.

Disk Jockey

JazzBaragge Wednesday Jam

Steamboat Switzerland

Lucas Niggli – Glow1

This is a band that has become a brand. A trio of musicians who think with their guts and feel with their brains. What they also have in common is improvisation - and being tough. Tightrope walkers, daredevils, hasbaras, troublemakers, drunken boys. Kamikaze pilots. The openness of their rigour and the playfulness of their unleashing make them the Houdinis of the tricky, the berserkers of performance. Here the stage, there the audience - but the spark is immediate. What is on offer here is hypertrophic, energetic music. Hot and fertile. Steamboat Switzerland, that&#x27;s intercerebral conjunctions, interpretations of congenial authors, sensations of free improvisation and an irrepressible joy of playing that makes you think: After us, the flood! It&#x27;s only good when you&#x27;re on the boat. Crossing borders at the edge of our galaxy. Playable or unplayable, in the end the compositions fall from the stage like glowing meteorites from our very last Armageddon. Retrievable by character. Mix and match to suit your mood. Modular. Explosive in the moment. Multi-diomatic. Full of cunning and verve.

Hammond organ

Malia

«One Grass Skirt to London»

The singer from the East African country of Malawi has always been a moving storyteller. However, Malia has always changed and developed stylistically. After the Nina Simone album “Black Orchid”, the later “Malawi Blues” and “The Garden of Eve”, her latest album “One Grass Skirt to London”, which focuses on her 8,200-kilometre journey from Malawi to London, is being released this year. This is not only a musical, geographical and temporal journey, but above all a sentimental one - symbolized by new interpretations of selected film music. &quot;Behind each of these songs is either a memory, a personal experience or the feeling of being able to convey a part of myself. [...] When music touches me, moves me, it doesn&#x27;t matter to me whether it belongs to one genre or another.” Supported by the SüdKulturFonds.

K.O.S Crew 25 Year Anniversary

La Sonora Mazurén

La Sonora Mazurén are the latest representatives of Bogotá&#x27;s lively alternative music scene. The seven musicians are influenced by traditional rhythms and sounds from Ecuador, Colombia and Peru and enrich them with synths and electric guitar. This is how they have developed their very own sound, which can be described as trippy cumbia, psychedelic chicha or African fuzz. A must for lovers of bands like the Meridian Brothers and for anyone curious to discover the new Tropsychedelica sound of Colombia. Supported by the SüdKulturFonds.

E-Gitarre

Benin International Musical

The Benin International Musical combines traditional rhythms and songs from the voodoo culture with electronic melodies, trip-hop grooves, hip-hop and rock from Benin&#x27;s trendy club scene. With their project, the collective aims to revive the diverse musical heritage of their ancestors and make it accessible to a wide audience. The traditional voodoo culture, which was spread in the wake of slavery, may be unknown to many, but it laid the foundations for musical movements such as jazz, blues, salsa and hip-hop. A groovy homage to a rich cultural history! Supported by the SüdKulturFonds.

Helveticus (Blaser, Känzig, Humair)

Album Release «Our Way»

Three Swiss jazz musicians from three different generations: Drummer Daniel Humair, bassist Heiri Känzig and trombonist Samuel Blaser form together the trio &quot;Helveticus&quot;. Founded in 2020, the band is now on tour with their second album &quot;Our Way&quot; on which they remain true to their concept: the repertoire includes original compositions, jazz standards and interpretations of Swiss folk songs from different parts of the country.

Bia Ferreira

«Faminta»

An expressive singer who doesn&#x27;t mince her words: Bia Ferreira uses her music to speak out against racism, homophobia and in favour of equality. The lyrics of the Brazilian singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer are direct, in her songs Afro-diasporic rhythms such as soul, R&#x27;n&#x27;B, reggae and rap meet Brazilian music styles such as samba and repente. The result is a powerful sound that conveys a clear message: No to any form of discrimination and yes to love. In collaboration with Adalu.

Kurt Rosenwinkel's NEXT STEP

Jazz guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel has been active on the jazz scene for over 30 years and is one of the most distinguished guitarists of his generation. During his career, he has worked with countless musicians such as Eric Harland, Brad Mehldau, Joshua Redman and many more. Now he is on tour with the original The Next Step band and the album ‘The Next Step: Live at Smalls (1996)’, newly released on Rosenwinkel&#x27;s own label Heartcore Records. On it, he explores the boundaries of jazz with complex harmonies and lyrical melodies.

Bill Laurance Solo

Five-time Grammy winner, pianist and composer Bill Laurance has already travelled a remarkable journey through a wide variety of formations and styles. Originally starting out as a classical pianist, he co-founded the fusion power collective Snarky Puppy and has played with the trip-hop trio Morcheeba as well as with jazz greats such as guitarist Lionel Loueke. And his creative drive still seems unchecked: he has released three albums in the last two years, including the solo album «Affinity» (2022), the duo album «Where you wish you were» with Michael League and most recently «Bloom» (2024) together with the string orchestra The Untold Orchestra. This time, Bill Laurance is coming to Moods solo and you can look forward to a concert full of joyful playing, creativity and improvisation.

Zurich Jazz Orchestra feat. Nikki Iles

«Female Composers» Series 

Award-winning jazz pianist and composer Nikki Iles was a founding member of the Creative Jazz Orchestra and has worked with Mike Gibbs, Vince Mendoza, Kenny Wheeler and Anthony Braxton. She has freelanced with Art Farmer, Julian Arguelles, Claire Martin and Christine Jenson and has been in the studio with Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, Tina May, Rufus Reid, Stan Sulzmann and Dave Holland. Although she is known as a pianist, composing is and remains very important to her. Recently, she has received various commissions for compositions from renowned big bands all over the world. Nikki Iles is Professor of Jazz Piano at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Some time ago, the ZJO launched the «Female Composers» series. The ZJO is particularly pleased to be working with Nikki Iles this season. This is the British composer&#x27;s first appearance as conductor of an orchestra in Switzerland.

Leitung

Composition

Jasmine Myra

Jasmine Myra is a saxophonist, composer and bandleader from Leeds and is part of the city&#x27;s vibrant, creative and cross-genre music scene, which is bursting with young talent. Her euphoric and uplifting sound draws influences from Bonobo, Ólafur Arnalds and Kenny Wheeler, artists whose music shares an emotive quality that you can also hear in Myra’s own compositions.

Flute

Harp

Big Daddy Wilson & The Goosebumps Bros.

A soul voice that gives you goosebumps: Big Daddy Wilson casts a special spell on his listeners with his dark baritone. The American blues singer-songwriter and his long-standing backing band «The Goosebumps Bros.» will be presenting their new, jointly recorded album «Plan B» (2023) on this tour. They will take their audience on a musical journey through the many nuances of black music, ranging from roots blues to classic soul and from folk to contemporary urban grooves.

Schall und Rauch @ JazzBaragge

Lotus Crash

Album Prerelease

Two wind instruments and a rhythm section: the quartet Lotus Crash likes to experiment with this line-up without a harmony instrument, makes use of contemporary instrumental techniques and gives free rein to their joy of improvisation. Their repertoire includes original compositions as well as selected pieces by their favourite musicians such as Andrew Cyrill, Roscoe Mitchell and Adam Lane. Creative jazz that can also be a little unconventional from time to time.

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion

Album Release «Back In Time»

A little boogie, a little country, a pinch of punk, a little rockabilly – and, of course, full-on rock&#x27;n&#x27;roll! With their unmistakable mix of styles and a live show that makes the moon explode, Hillbilly Moon Explosion captivate the crowd. The combo is led by Swiss-Italian Emanuela Hutter, English singer and slap bassist Oliver Baroni and skilfully supported by English guitarist Duncan James and drummer Sylvain Petite. This time they have their latest album «Back in Time» (2024) with them.

Fulu Miziki

The name says it all! Roughly translated, Fulu Miziki means «music made from rubbish» and that is also the concept behind this eco-friendly afro-futuristic punk collective: the musicians make their own instruments, costumes and masks from discarded objects such as canisters, metal cans and PVC pipes. Their message is unmistakable: the multidisciplinary artists from the Congo want to draw attention to the accumulating waste in Kinshasa and everywhere else in the world and call on people to reconnect with nature. What does that sound like? Complex yet danceable rhythms and songs somewhere between punk, electro and Congolese rumba. Supported by the SüdKulturFonds.

Andrea Bignasca

Album Release «Stranger»

Ticino singer Andrea Bignasca is returning to Moods with his fourth album: «Stranger» will be released in October 2024 and tells stories of creating and writing songs, of becoming a father and love; and of the fears, doubts and joys that all these things bring with them. Bignasca&#x27;s sound has evolved since his debut album «Gone» in 2015 and has become a little more refined, with 80s drums and synths creeping in at times. Nevertheless, the songwriter remains true to himself and combines blues, rock and pop into catchy songs with his raspy voice.

The TWO

Support Act

From one ocean to another - The TWO have never been afraid of wandering. On the contrary: for their third album, they have taken a giant leap from the paths of American blues to the warm shores of Mauritius, which the two have already roamed together in search of musical influences. They have now embraced these influences with their hearts and souls and packed them into their music. The result: their blues album &quot;Sadela&quot;, released in 2023.

Rachel Z feat. Omar Hakim & Jonathan Toscano

&quot;Sensual&quot; is an album that pushes the boundaries of contemporary music, blending elements of jazz, rock, folk, and world music to create a truly unique and captivating sound. Rachel Z, a virtuoso pianist known for her expressive playing and innovative compositions, takes the lead in crafting the album&#x27;s healing melodic mantras and harmonies. On her release tour she will be accompanied by: Omar Hakim, a legendary drummer with a career spanning over four decades, brings his unparalleled rhythmic expertise to the project. His dynamic and versatile drumming style adds a layer of depth and intensity to each track, creating a captivating groove. Jonathan Toscano, a talented bassist known for his melodic and intricate bass lines, complements the ensemble with his impeccable sense of timing and musicality. His contributions add a rich and vibrant texture to the album, enhancing the overall sonic experience. Together, Rachel Z, Omar Hakim, and Jonathan Toscano create a musical synergy that is reflective of the their 10 year friendship. Their collaborative efforts on &quot;Sensual&quot; result in a collection of songs that are sensual, evocative, and deeply moving. From intimate ballads to infectious grooves, each track takes you on a sonic journey that will awaken your senses.

Colin Vallon Trio

Sometimes calm, sometimes spherical, sometimes bulky, sometimes powerful: the Colin Vallon Trio always presents itself in the most diverse facets. Based on modern Jazz, pianist Colin Vallon, bassist Patrice Moret and drummer Julian Sartorius create multi-layered soundscapes. They like to challenge the listener with noisy elements, bizarre sound combinations and irritating rhythms, without their sound ever losing its accessibility.

Divanhana

Moods & Kultur Shock 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.

Violin

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

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.

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.

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.

Cello

Derbouka

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 live on stage, you will dance to Balkan Pop, Global Bass, Diaspora Beats, Turkish Psychedelica and Electro to the hilt.

Jools Holland

Tonight with Jools Holland - the British music legend returns! The multi-talent became known in 1974 with the new wave formation Squeeze, and since 1992 he has hosted the successful music show &quot;Later... with Jools Holland&quot; on BBC, while also touring with his own boogie-woogie, R&#x27;n&#x27;B and pop program. He is always accompanied by a top-class line-up. This year he will be supported by the Jamaican R&#x27;n&#x27;B voice Ruby Turner.

Sina

The renowned artist Sina is celebrating her 30th anniversary. The singer has invited her loyal fans to determine the live program: The &quot;Bescht of 30 Jahre&quot; fan playlist is the result of this campaign. If you would like to know which of the 150 songs made it into the set through the voting and will therefore also get a place on Sina&#x27;s first live album, then secure your ticket for the &quot;Bescht of 30 Jahre&quot; tour now. The anticipation is great, both for the artist and her six-piece band. Celebrate with her and accompany Sina on her anniversary tour through Switzerland!

The lower floor of the club is at ground level and accessible without steps. There is one accessible bathroom which can be used with a Eurokey. The bar is not accessible and is approximately 1.20 metres high.
Sensory stimuli: Most concerts are accompanied by moving lights and smoke.
For sold-out or well-attended concerts, it is worth arriving early.

Are you unable to stand for a long time or do you need other support for your visit? Then get in touch by email or phone: info@moods.ch or 044 276 80 00.

Moods members are guaranteed admission to every event until 30 minutes before the concert starts. Only shows with a high demand require a reservation. The corresponding concerts are marked on the website with "Member-Reservation".

Moods is reached via the main entrance of the Schiffbau at Schiffbauplatz. We recommend arriving by public transport (streetcar 4 or 8 / bus 72, 83 or 33 to Schiffbau; S-Bahn to Hardbrücke station and from there approx. 2 minutes on foot).
Parking spaces are available under Hardbrücke and in the Pfingstweid-/Hardstrasse parking garage.

Midlife

Rafael Schilt

The elegance of Paris meets the creativity of Zurich. Rafael Schilt and François Lana, two masters of their craft, compose their music together and let it shine on stage like stars in the night sky. Their music tells stories of love, loss and hope that flow directly from their hearts and touch the souls of their listeners. Rafael Schilt is as versatile as he is inspired - his compositions borrow elements from pop and modern dance music as well as from free contemporary improvisation - and his stage partners include Nils Wogram, Norbert Pfammatter, Colin Vallon, Bänz Oester and Kurz Rosenwinkel, to name but a few.

An overview of all events since 1992? Oh yes there is. And that is in our archive. 

Carte Blanche Festival

Midlife

Accessibility

Additional information about the tickets

How to reach Moods