From time to time, I manage to mention a few new releases by trumpet players here. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but I sometimes feel it’s important […]
Now & Then
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 […]
Festival Of New Trumpet Music 2024
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 […]
New Trumpet Music #9
It’s been a while since I wrote about new trumpet music here. But that’s not because there is a lack of it. That’s why I would like to take this […]
Back To Live/Life
I am very happy that this year all the festivals I am involved in could take place again. There is nothing better than finally being able to experience music live […]
Langnau Jazz Nights 2022
Ingrid Jensen, Shems Bendali and Theo Croker are three of my favorite trumpet players. And they all play at the Langnau Jazz Nights this summer. After two years without this […]
Listening is the key
Ron Miles. 1963-2022. I am immensely saddened to hear that Ron Miles has passed away. He was and is a unique voice on our instrument and a great inspiration. We […]
Dart was part
One of the best things about this year was that I got to play with my quartet DART again. I wrote a couple of new songs. Three of them were […]