The Kinora Sextet, an ensemble of six European musicians, crafts a unique soundscape that merges orchestral richness with improvisation and sound poetry inspired by colors. The project is born from the synesthesia of trumpeter and composer Sonja Ott, who experiences sounds as colors. Drawing inspiration from rare pigments and Stefan Muntwyler’s book “Das Farbenbuch,” she transforms these perceptions into musical sketches. The sextet features Sonja Ott on trumpet and compositions, Philipp Leibundgut on drums and compositions, Amalie Dahl on alto saxophone, Harben Kay on tenor saxophone, François Lana on piano, and Rafael Jerjen on double bass.

PLURISM planned to conclude their UMHLANGANO project tour, but the unexpected passing of legendary South African trumpeter and prolific composer Feya Faku altered their course. Faku was not only a remarkable mentor but also an exceptional conductor. The ensemble, featuring standout young South African saxophonists Mthunzi Mvubu and Sisonke Xonti, alongside bassist Raffaele Bossard and leader Dominic Egli, honors Faku by performing selections from his impressive repertoire of 94 compositions. Their tribute captures the sensuality and explosive serenity that embodied Faku’s spirit.

Dejan Terzić introduces a new quartet featuring Alexandra Grimal on tenor saxophone, Jozef Dumoulin on piano and Fender Rhodes, Robert Landfermann on double bass, and Dejan Terzić himself on drums. These virtuoso musicians, deeply connected, craft an interactive space where limitless freedom thrives, drawing inspiration from minimalist music influences such as Steve Reich and Brandt Brauer Frick.

The group “B cœur” offers a fresh take on Chet Baker’s music, delivering intimate and straightforward melodies. This quartet presents innovative rearrangements and free translations into French, blending love and humor. The ensemble features Nicolas Lambert on vocals, guitar, and lyrics; Pierre Balda on double bass; Maxime Van Heghe on trumpet and flugelhorn; and Emilie Bugnion on tenor saxophone.

Rabasta is a unique instrumental quartet that reimagines hip hop through collective, fragmented compositions. While their music is infused with hip hop culture, it stands out for its lack of vocals and an unsteady yet captivating rhythm, diverging from traditional rap. The four musicians are known for their improvisation and exploration of uncharted sonic landscapes. The members include Immanuel de Souza on guitar, Laurent Estoppey on saxophone and effects, David Meier on drums, and Benoit Moreau on organ and electronics.

Bassist-composer Ulysse Loup unveils his new album “0°W”, inspired by Arthur Rimbaud’s poem “Le Bateau ivre”. Accompanied by a ten-piece ensemble, the album merges surrealist text with contemporary jazz to evoke a dreamlike transatlantic journey. With interwoven rhythms, marine textures, and diverse instruments, it immerses the listener in a world of sea spray and distant dreams. The album will be released under the Swiss label Unit Records.