Notes from the Field
Jazzahead 2026
For many years now, this has been a regular highlight in my calendar: the annual gathering of the jazz community…
New Trumpet Music #10
From time to time, I manage to mention a few new releases by trumpet players here. This is by no…
High Striker: A Decade Later
A festival like no other, bringing together a wide range of musicians and a vibrant mix of artistic influences: Jazzwerkstatt…
Celebrating 40 Years of Inderbinen
On November 15, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of Inderbinen Blasinstrumente. Tommy Inderbinen is not only a musician and instrument…
WOMEX 2025
I’m back from an exciting week in Tampere, Finland. It was my second time attending the WOMEX trade fair. This…
Summer Of Music
Summer is rarely the time for me to put my feet up. Instead, it’s when three amazing festivals keep me…
Greenleaf Music Turns 20
The music industry is constantly changing, demanding flexibility and resilience. For many years, Dave Douglas has been a role model…
Gentle Giant
Feya Faku. 1962-2025. Dear Feya, you left us far too soon. You had so much more wonderful music to give….
Jazzahead 2025
It’s always a pleasure when the entire jazz world gathers in Bremen in April. Musicians, managers, bookers, label owners, and…
Now & Then
I recently stumbled upon some photos from the early days of my journey as a concert organizer. Peter Schärli not…