Rob McConnell (1935 – 2010) was a Canadian valve trombonist, composer, and arranger. McConnell is best known for establishing and leading his Grammy award winning big band The Boss Brass, which he directed from 1967 to 1999. The big band music of Rob McConnell is solidly anchored in the jazz tradition but offers clever takes […]

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To mark the end of the year, the Zurich Jazz Orchestra presents Grammy-nominated Blue Note artist Melissa Aldana – one of the most innovative and independent jazz musicians on the international scene. Born in Santiago de Chile, the saxophonist comes from a family of musicians: her father and grandfather were both saxophonists. She began playing […]

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In 1960, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn arranged their own virtuoso adaptation of Tchaikovsky's ballet “The Nutcracker” for the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Klaus Henner Russius reads E. T. A. Hoffmann's “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” more...

Since its founding three decades ago, the Zurich Jazz Orchestra (ZJO) has established itself as one of Europe’s leading professional big bands. With tireless energy, artistic curiosity, and a deep love for the big band tradition, the ensemble has had a significant impact on the Zurich jazz scene with its unmistakable sound that combines swinging […]

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The long and very fruitful artistic relationship between Thomas Gansch and the ZJO has now been immortalized on a studio recording. The new CD "Neat Little Songs" was released at Moods on May 22. The program consists exclusively of compositions by Thomas Gansch, arranged by Ed Partyka. In addit […] more...

The long and very fruitful artistic relationship between Thomas Gansch and the ZJO has now been immortalized on a studio recording. The new CD "Neat Little Songs" was released at Moods on May 22. The program consists exclusively of compositions by Thomas Gansch, arranged by Ed Partyka. In addit […] more...

The tonhalleAIR, which will take place every two years in the future, is entirely focused on musical and other encounters. Admission to the Münsterhof is free, chairs are available, but there is still plenty of room to stroll. Those who are hungry or thirsty will find a wide range of options. […] more...

The tonhalleAIR, which will take place every two years in the future, is entirely focused on musical and other encounters. Admission to the Münsterhof is free, chairs are available, but there is still plenty of room to stroll. Those who are hungry or thirsty will find a wide range of options. […] more...

The long and very fruitful artistic relationship between Thomas Gansch and the ZJO has now been immortalized in a studio recording. This new CD will be presented at Moods on May 22. The program consists exclusively of compositions by Thomas Gansch, arranged by Ed Partyka. In addition to Thomas, the soloists of the ZJO can […]

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The “First Lady of Song” with her unmistakable, eternally youthful voice is considered one of the most important jazz singers of all time. At 17, she won an amateur competition at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and was hired by Chick Webb for his orchestra shortly afterwards. With her positive charisma and musical skills, especially […]

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