tangled simplicity vs. the power of repetition

a SPECIAL voice somewhere between Kate Bush and Joni Mitchell, a sophisticated sound from outer space

Is Richie Beirach the best kept secret of piano jazz?

With the 18-piece Orjazztra Christian Muthspiel is fulfilling the dream of leading his own jazz orchestra

The Musical Maximalists

pop music from a parallel universe

The master of beautiful shadows and dark intensity

"..one of those rare reed players whose tone is so recognizable that it contributes to an ever-expanding autobiography with every aural stroke ... " (ECM)

blends of electronic- inspired beats and instrumental improvisation create new sounds derived from a plethora of influences

"With Peter Evans on trumpet, only the shape is familiar" (Nate Chinen, New York Times)

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

goading the jazz language to its limits, whilst still retaining the structure and style of the classic quartet line-up

- one of the most sought after Trombone players and composers from Switzerland

"Anja Lechner's cello is an open window welcoming all pure sounds of music coming from all corners of the world.” (Tigran Mansurian)

Jazz without stuffiness, rock without blinkers and avant-garde without pretentiousness

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)