Co Streiff – Russ Johnson Quartet

Description

The sound of Co Streiff's quartet is unmistakable. Their compositions and the finely woven interplay of the band create a dense, atmospheric sound cosmos. The British music magazine The Wire was impressed by the coolness of their playing and described the music as "glorious, incategorisable modern music." Since the premiere at the Unerhört Festival 2009 in Zurich, the quartet has continuously evolved. Since 2019 alone, the formation has played over 25 concerts in Switzerland, including at the Willisau Jazz Festival 2024, and has presented numerous new compositions. During a tour in April 2023, live recordings were made, which will now be released in August 2026 under the title "Oracle" on the renowned label INTAKT Records. The music is characterized by four strong musical personalities: the versatile and powerful double bassist Christian Weber, the experimental sound researcher Gerry Hemingway on drums, the exceptionally flexible and expressive trumpeter Russ Johnson, as well as Co Streiff himself, whose warm, earthy saxophone playing gives the music its unmistakable voice.

Highlights

• Co Streiff and Russ Johnson in quartet
• Live recordings released in 2026
• Over 25 concerts since 2019

General Information

The concert takes place at Moods in Schiffbau Zurich and features the Co Streiff – Russ Johnson Quartet. The band has continuously developed since their premiere in 2009 and offers a unique blend of modern sounds and improvised music.

Location

Schiffbaustrasse 6, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

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