Alto saxophonist Maurice Magnoni presents iNiT, a 60-minute solo improvisation that traces an intimate study of intuition and sound. Drawing from years of spontaneous practice, Magnoni sculpts raw fragments into evolving textures, balancing controlled motifs with moments of chaotic release. Sparse silence and dense multiphonics create a shifting acoustic landscape, while attentive micro-phrasing and dynamic shading invite close listening. The piece foregrounds process over form, offering a concentrated, immersive musical journey.

LDL assembles soprano saxophonist Urs Leimgruber, pianist Jacques Demierre and analog synthesist Thomas Lehn in a finely balanced interplay between precision and instability. Rooted in European free improvisation and contemporary music, the trio unfolds a dense, hyper-attentive dialogue where structure and spontaneity are in constant negotiation. Sparse timbres, sudden micro-gestures and stretched melodic lines dissolve expectations, while attentive dynamics and subtle electronic textures create a taut, immersive atmosphere that rewards close listening.

Led by saxophonist Yvan Ischer, Scorpio 11 gathers eleven seasoned improvisers for a warm, convivial concert born of a 40-year collaboration between RTS and AMR. Featuring trumpeter Pierre Drevet, drummer Adam Nussbaum and a rich reed-and-rhythm section, the ensemble balances composed motifs and spontaneous interplay, weaving dense textures and luminous solos. The programme celebrates long friendships and collective listening, inviting close attention to timbral detail, dynamic shifts and the intimate generosity of shared musical dialogue.

Théo Duboule (guitar, compositions), Noé Tavelli (drums, compositions) and Bänz Oester (double bass) form a daring Swiss jazz trio whose music blends Coltrane- and Hendrix-inspired improvisation with Afro-descendant rhythms. Their playing balances fiery energy and a taste for risk, moving between spacious lyricism and intense collective drive. Having impressed with Street Sight (Hout Records, 2022), they continue to expand their sound on the new album Isobar, recorded with Matthieu Michel, seeking a grounded yet intense expression.

Led by saxophonist Chris Potter, this trio juxtaposes virtuosic improvisation and lyrical composition. Potter, a renowned composer and bandleader who has worked with Herbie Hancock, John Scofield and Steely Dan, anchors the music with expansive lines. Matt Brewer’s double bass and Kendrick Scott’s drums provide a responsive rhythmic and harmonic foundation, blending subtle textures and propulsive swing. The interplay emphasizes close listening, dynamic contrast and a warm, immersive sound that balances technical mastery with emotional immediacy.

Led by bassist John Hébert, this quartet navigates the tension between jazz tradition and adventurous exploration. Hébert’s compositions foreground dissonance and spontaneous interplay woven into melody and groove, informed by his apprenticeship with pianist Andrew Hill. Tenor saxophonist Ohad Talmor, pianist Mathieu Rossignelly and drummer Domenic Egli respond with attentive dialogue, shaping a collective sound that values listening, empathy and risk. The music unfolds as demanding, communal invention, where improvisation converts each encounter into a shared, kinetic experience.