All ZKB Jazz Prize Concerts from 2017 - 2024!

ZKB Jazzpreis Concerts

Ramzi Hammad & RH Collective

Saxophon

Tenorsaxophon

Flöte

Bassklarinette

Trompete

Gitarre

Keyboards

Bass

Perkussion

Schlagzeug

Ramzi Hammad & RH Collective 

Der Schlagzeuger und Komponist Ramzi Hammad verbindet in seiner Musik die nahöstlichen Rhythmen seiner Herkunft mit modernem Jazz. In seinem Sound spiegelt sich Hammads Leben. Seine palästinensischen Wurzeln, sein Jazzstudium an der Zürcher Hochschule der Künste und seine Vorliebe für die Londoner Jazzszene verschmelzen dank des Kollektivs zu einem grossen Ganzen. 

Ace Ross

Drum Kit

Finale

Ace Ross is the alter ego of drummer and producer Arthur Routaboul, who is active in various up-and-coming jazz and contemporary music bands. Ace Ross boldly combines live jazz and modern production. In doing so, he creates an innovative and captivating musical experience, influenced by bands such as corto.alto or Nubiyan Twist.

alpha-ray

Guitar

Synthesizer

Vocals

Electronics

Trumpet

alpha-ray describe their music as &quot;trip-hop-inspired, jazz-influenced, synthesiser-backed hybrid pop&quot; – and you can hear that influence. The quartet combines lyrical and intimate storytelling with electronic sounds and beats. The result is an intense yet gentle musical mix that reflects the contrasts of life.

Mundus

Trombone

Hammond organ

The Trio Mundus creates a powerful yet melancholic sound, drawing on influences from groove, contemporary jazz and hip-hop. Victor Decamp&#x27;s compositions act as a musical diary, capturing the feeling of being at home amidst moments of loneliness and intensity. This is music that never fails to surprise.

Samson Philipps

Rhodes

Samson Philipps is a duo consisting of drummer Samuel Schmassmann and keyboardist Philipp Bucholtz. While their music is rooted in nu jazz, they also incorporate elements of drum ‘n’ bass, trip hop, funk, psychedelia, and ambient, creating a driving, yet dreamy sound.

Flute

Bass Clarinet

Percussion

Drummer and composer Ramzi Hammad combines the Middle Eastern rhythms of his heritage with modern jazz in his music. Hammad&#x27;s life is reflected in his sound. Brought to life by the collective, his Palestinian roots, his jazz studies at the Zurich University of the Arts, and his fondness for the London jazz scene merge into a greater whole.

Ace Ross is the alter ego of drummer and producer Arthur Routaboul, who is active in various up-and-coming contemporary music ensembles and jazz bands. Ace Ross boldly combines live jazz and modern production, creating an innovative and captivating musical experience influenced by bands such as corto.alto and Nubiyan Twist.

Maurice Storrer Quartet

Piano

The Maurice Storrer Quartet celebrates contemporary jazz that draws on the tension between form and freedom. At the heart of their music is dialogue: open, courageous, and always flowing. Every moment is carefully thought out, and played anew—with a clear reference to jazz tradition, while also reaching beyond stylistic borders. Their music challenges listeners, never stands still, and thrives on the immediacy of sound.

Lea Gasser 5tet

Accordion

Fender-Rhodes E-Piano

With the Lea Gasser 5tet, the young accordionist brings her own wonderfully enchanting musical language to the stage. Embedded in the sound of her quintet, the musician creates lyrical compositions that describe seemingly inconspicuous everyday moments and fuse jazz with classical and folk music elements. The concert took place as part of the ZKB Jazz Prize.

Chloé Marsigny Sextet

Bass clarinettist Chloé Marsigny draws inspiration for her deeply jazzy compositions from the universe and the laws of physics and astrophysics. The sextet impresses the audience with exciting arrangements and playful melodies in which the warm sound of the bass clarinet comes into its own. Refreshing, unpredictable and cosmic. The concert took place as part of the ZKB Jazz Prize.

Masterclass mit Mira Lu Kovacs

Mira Lu Kovacs is the voice of the avant-garde supergroup 5K HD, bandleader, grunge-pop guitarist, sound corporate designer of the Belvedere Museum in Vienna and theater musician, and in this master class she talks about working as a musician in various formations, about songwriting and how it adapts to ever-changing circumstances. The discussion will then develop according to the composition of the participants. The masterclass took place as part of the ZKB Jazz Prize.

Maud Paquis Quintet

Maud Paquis is a French-Swiss author, composer, pianist and singer. In the language of Molière, she tells mysterious stories about the call of seagulls, a witch hunt, Greek myths and the creation of the universe - sometimes poppy, sometimes inspired by swing or bossa nova, but always original. The concert took place as part of the ZKB Jazz Prize.

LELE GORRI

The Swiss-Cuban pianist Leandro Irarragorri interweaves influences from his compositions with influences from US-American and Cuban music radiations. The result is a groovy sound between Latin and jazz that makes you dance, to dance, sing and feel along. The concert took place as part of the ZKB Jazz Prize.

Meraki Sextett

Composition

The Meraki Sextet creates unique soundscapes that range from melancholy to exuberant euphoria and are characterized by the unusual instrumentation without a harmonic instrument. Martin Gilgen and Marius Hösli draw inspiration for their compositions from the harmonic sounds and metaphors of the universe, thereby exploring the boundaries of jazz. The concert took place as part of the ZKB Jazz Prize.

Bass clarinettist Chloé Marsigny draws inspiration for her deeply jazzy compositions from the universe and the laws of physics and astrophysics. The sextet impresses with exciting arrangements and playful melodies in which the warm sound of the bass clarinet comes into its own. Refreshing, unpredictable and cosmic. The concert took place as part of the ZKB Jazz Prize.

Polarbaeren

E-Gitarre

Polarbaeren are four young musicians who set out to shatter the conventions of what new jazz should and shouldn&#x27;t do. Whirling, abrupt, straightforward, with powerful beats and insane creativity, the band captivates their listeners and wraps them up in a snowstorm of sounds. The concert took place as part of the ZKB Jazz Prize.

Knobil

Knobil is a vocal jazz quartet founded by Louise Knobil, a double bass player, singer and composer living in Lausanne. Inspired by Esperanza Spalding, Charles Mingus and Oscar Pettiford, she interprets her own compositions with her double bass and voice in a style between singer-songwriter, post-bop and glitery jazz. The concert took place as part of the ZKB Jazz Prize.

Masterclass mit Rabih Abou-Khalil

Traditional Arabic meters and scales combined with European classical music up to open jazz and distinct improvisations. The result Rabih Abou-Khalil conjures from his instrument is a fresh music, fascinatingly complex, virtuosic, sensual. The starting point of this masterclass is his extraordinary instrument - the oud - and from there the conversation develops. The further content depends on the composition of the participants. Open to musicians and those interested in music. No registration required. Duration: 1 hour

ARBRE

Flugelhorn

The sound of the Bernese collective ARBRE is rooted in clear and gnarly rhythms composed of carefully selected sounds played with a light, precise hand. Their groove spans densely woven acoustic and electronic textures and deeply branching soundscapes. The concert took place as part of the ZKB Jazz Prize.

Arthur Donnot Group

Arthur Donnot is an up-and-coming musician from Lausanne whose calm breath on the saxophone unfolds a warm sound all its own, almost reminiscent of organic singing. His compositions are rich and somber, yet have a luminous note. His influences range from Mac Demarco to Serge Gainsbourg, from hip hop to indie folk. The concert took place as part of the ZKB Jazz Prize.

Filippo Valli Quartet

The Filippo Valli Quartet from Ticino brings together four young musicians who combine their talents and collaborative spirit to create a fascinating and cohesive musical experience. Their collective artistry and seamless interplay results in performances that captivate audiences with their fusion of traditional and contemporary jazz, R&amp;B, soul and hip-hop influences. The concert took place as part of the ZKB Jazz Prize.

Ramzi Hammad & RH Collective

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