Multiple Grammy winner Paquito D’Rivera was a founding member of both the “Orquesta Cubana de Musica Moderna” and „Irakere“. 1991 Paquito received the „Lifetime Achievement Award“ for his dedicated work in Latin music.
From street musician collective to a solid group transporting the traditional music from New Orleans onto the concert stages of the world: Tuba Skinny truly are a one-of-a-kind group. The lead trumpet player is Shaye Cohn - daughter of Joe Cohn and granddaughter of Al Cohn.
Francesca Tandoi is a young and extremely talented first class pianist and singer from Rome, Italy. She enthuses critics, audience and musicians alike and is a rising star in the international jazz scene.
The extraordinary jazz singer Roberta Gambarini from Italy is extremely highly praised among musicians and jazz fans alike. She sang with the greatest musicians of jazz, like Hank Jones, Roy Hargrove, Michael and Randy Brecker, Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Johnny Griffin and many others.
Unique, thrilling and constantly swinging, Monty combines different genres like jazz and reggae. The piano maestro brings back his trio to the International Jazzfestival Bern and celebrates his 80th birthday in June.
Three Brubeck Brothers - Darius, Chris and Dan together with Dave O’Higgins - play Brubeck compositions and Jazz from South Africa, where Darius spent many years.
Both sons of Dave Brubeck and their co-musicians play straight ahead jazz mit touches of funk and blues.
“Fusion’s greatest drummer” Billy Cobham is a living legend. He has played with Horace Silver and Miles Davis and is one of the most influental drummers worldwide. This week, Billy celebrates the 51st jubillee of this debut album “Spectrum” - just a few weeks before his 80th birthday.
The brilliant, enthusing singer and multi-instrumentalist with the soulful voice impresses with a mix of funk, soul, rock and blues.
Rising star Ekep Nkwelle is a 24-year-old Cameroonian-American jazz vocalist. The power of her voice has resonated with jazz luminaries such as Russell Malone, Cyrus Chestnut, and Peter Washington, along with young stars like Emmet Cohen and Endea Owens, leading to countless collaborations.
Dynamic and energetic Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a brilliant band.
D.K. Harrell is a 25 year old emerging blues aritst from Louisiana. He is dedicated to the preservation of the traditional Blues created and performed by B. B. King or Little Milton. He shared the stage with Mr. Sipp, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and many others.
The phenomenal bandolim virtuoso from Brasil - enthusing his audiences every time - brings along his now, brilliant trio.
With over 16 album releases, Stephane Wrembel is one of the most creative and versatile gypsy jazz guitarists in the style of Django Reinhardt today.
Sugaray is one of the most spectacular and thrilling blues and R&B singers of today. After the huge success at the Int. Jazzfestival Bern 2019, he brings along a new band for this year..
For this year’s Mother’s Day gala in the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, we present the Catherine Russell Quintet feat. Gisele Jackson.
The unique and experienced jazz and blues singer brings along the sensational pianist Sean Mason for the first time.
The multiple Grammy award winning jazz trumpet player Randy Brecker played with legends like Clark Terry, Duke Pearson, Thad Jones, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra and Frank Zappa.
Grooving and funky acid jazz with a quartet around the popular and sought after organ player from England.
Thrilling first-class zydeco with the two time Grammy award winner and musical ambassador from New Orleans..
One-of-a-kind multiinstrumentalist - and one of the most important trumpet players - from Australia. This week, James plays in a quartet mostly consisting of family members and promises a lot of swinging and grooving music.
One of the most sought after jazz pianist teams up with the brilliant soloist, composer, bandleader and enormously successful saxophonist Chris Potter - exklusively for this week..
Mr. Sipp, “the Mississippi blues child” presents engaging delta blues at its best and in the last years has gained a reputation as one of the most entertaining blues artists with a constantly growing fan community all over the world.
Rhythmic and melodic Cuban jazz, celebrated by the multiple Grammy award nominated soprano saxophone player and bandleader Jane Bunnett and her all ladies band. A new album is imminent.
Billy Branch is a fire-kissed harp-playing protegé of blues greats Willie Dixon and Big Walter Horton. For over 40 years he’s been one of the most sought after harp players of Chicago blues. He brings along his dynamic group “Sons Of Blues”.
One of the greatest bebop saxophone players of the past six decades.
The Grammy and W.C. Handy awards winning phenomenal bluesharp legend.
Energetic drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. follows the tradition of Art Blakey and presents Generation Y - a group of young and energetic jazz talents!
One of the most sought-after young jazz pianists of our time in a highly dynamic trio.
For this year’s Mother’s Day gala in the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, we present Cyrille Aimée.
The unique „barefoot queen of the B3“ with her one-of-a-kind groove plays in duo with drummer Thomas Derouineau this week. On Saturday May 7, the duo plays for both sets of the evening.
The French-American piano prodigy is incredibly versatile, creative and technically brillant. Tuesday through Friday only!
Popular and award winning pianist and singer from Australia plays an exclusive week with the powerfully swinging vibraphone player Warren Wolf as special guest.
“Fusion’s greatest drummer” Billy Cobham is a living legend. He has played with Horace Silver and Miles Davis and is one of the most influential drummers worldwide.
From street musician collective to a solid group transporting the traditional music from New Orleans onto the concert stages of the world!
