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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Ed Partyka and Theo Bleckmann have worked together since 2007 on several projects in Germany and Finland, and since Theo is the new jazz vocal teacher at the ZHDK, it seemed only natural that a collaboration with the ZJO should take place. This was originally supposed to happen last season, but an unfortunate illness kept […]

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Big Band musicians world-wide were saddened by death of master composer and arranger Bill Holman on May 6th, 2024, at the age of 97. His long and productive career spanned seven decades and produced hundreds of compositions and arrangements that have become well-loved core repertoire of big bands and their audiences world-wide. The last time […]

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Zurich Jazz Orchestra featuring Sandy Patton (voc) In 2024, we will be celebrating the centenary of the birth of Sarah Vaughan, one of the greatest jazz singers in history. Her career spanned almost five decades and she performed with a variety of top jazz musicians and big bands. She won two Grammy Awards and was […]

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