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Basel Jazz Orchestra plays George Gruntz

Name: Basel Jazz Orchestra plays George Gruntz
Start: 2026-11-26T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-26T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Kohlenberg 20, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Kohlenberg 20, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
Basel, Switzerland
Thu, November 26, 2026 (12:00 am - 11:59 pm)

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Description

Impressive tribute to the Basel composer George Gruntz. Our local jazz orchestra continually delights the audience with their nuanced, beautiful music. The creative hub for musicians and composers from Basel presents elegant, multifaceted big band sound, contemporary jazz, and a touch of international flair. This Thursday, the orchestra will focus on an exquisite selection of compositions by jazz pianist and composer Gruntz.
Line-up: Francesca Gaza: conductor, Tobias Schneider, Sebastián Greschuk, Cesc Badia, Nicola Bernhard: trumpet/flugelhorn, Josh Schofield: alto/soprano saxes, Sara El Hachimi: alto sax/flute, Baptiste Stanek: tenor sax/flute/clarinet/bass clarinet, Charley Rose: tenor sax/clarinet, Charlotte Lang: baritone sax/bass clarinet, Fernando Brox: trombone/flute, Lukas Reinert, Yossi Itskovich: trombone, Lucas Wirz: bass trombone, Michał Skwierczyński: guitar, Lorenzo Vitolo: piano, Gianni Narduzzi: bass, Marton Juhasz: drums

Highlights

Tribute to composer George Gruntz
Featuring the Basel Jazz Orchestra
Elegant big band sound and contemporary jazz

General Information

The Basel Jazz Orchestra will perform a tribute to local composer George Gruntz at the bird's eye jazz club. This concert showcases a selection of Gruntz's compositions, highlighting the orchestra's nuanced and multifaceted sound.