On November 15, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of Inderbinen Blasinstrumente. Tommy Inderbinen is not only a musician and instrument maker, he is also a visionary and artist. He combines all these qualities in the development of his instruments and has created numerous fantastic instruments over the past four decades, which are played by many […]
I’m back from an exciting week in Tampere, Finland. It was my second time attending the WOMEX trade fair. This year, besides participating, I was also responsible for the project management of the Swiss booth. Under the label SWISS MUSIC, Fondation Suisa and Pro Helvetia provided a hub and meeting point for all music professionals
Summer is rarely the time for me to put my feet up. Instead, it’s when three amazing festivals keep me busy, each one built through months of intensive teamwork and anticipation. Providing a stage for diverse and inspiring music feels more important than ever, and I’m very proud to play a part in making that
It’s always a pleasure when the entire jazz world gathers in Bremen in April. Musicians, managers, bookers, label owners, and many others from all over the world come to Germany for Jazzahead to network, reconnect, and enjoy music. I think it’s great that jazz is defined so openly here, just as I came to know
I recently stumbled upon some photos from the early days of my journey as a concert organizer. Peter Schärli not only became an important teacher in the late 1990s, after I had heard him play live a few times, but his music and sound were also a great source of inspiration for me during that
For once, I went to New York City in winter. I had been to this wonderful and crazy city many times before, but had never had the opportunity to visit the Jazz Congress and Winter Jazzfest. At the beginning of 2025, I finally got to do so. It was an intense week with many exciting
For several years now, I have had the privilege of helping to curate and organize a small but exquisite concert series in the house where my beloved instruments are made. The Inderbinen Concerts present a few exclusive concerts each fall. This season, I was particularly delighted to welcome not only one of my first trumpet
For several years now, I have had the honor of being part of the team behind the Festival of New Trumpet Music in New York, where I am responsible for design and online communication as well as curating the international virtual series “Brass Without Borders”. The community surrounding our beloved instrument is growing continuously, and