tangled simplicity vs. the power of repetition
Anja Lechner/ François Couturier
"Anja Lechner's cello is an open window welcoming all pure sounds of music coming from all corners of the world.” (Tigran Mansurian)
ARK NOIR
blends of electronic- inspired beats and instrumental improvisation create new sounds derived from a plethora of influences
RALPH TOWNER
the artist who plays "the guitar in a ‘pianistic’ manner, almost transcending the instrument in a way that makes it sound like a small orchestra” (Biographer B. Kimberly Taylor)
DANS DANS
Jazz without stuffiness, rock without blinkers and avant-garde without pretentiousness
SAMUEL BLASER
- one of the most sought after Trombone players and composers from Switzerland
JIM BLACK
Berlin based US-drummer known for his futuristic approaches and limitless techniques enjoys developing mindblowing musical ideas and inspiring musical audiences for over 25 years
JOHN SURMAN
"..one of those rare reed players whose tone is so recognizable that it contributes to an ever-expanding autobiography with every aural stroke ... " (ECM)
CHRISTIAN MUTHSPIEL OrJAZZTRA
With the 18-piece Orjazztra Christian Muthspiel is fulfilling the dream of leading his own jazz orchestra
ANDY SHEPPARD
An ECM recording artist, bandleader and composer, Andy Sheppard is one of Europe’s leading saxophonists and one of a very few British musicians to have made a significant impact on the international jazz scene.
SHAKE STEW
"Able to blind you into a trance and make you dance to your knees (...)", MOJO November 2019
Aruán Ortiz
