Zurich Jam Session 4-24 | 26 Mai 2024 | L200, Langstrasse 200, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland
15:00-17:00
The Other Side of Improvisation | Masterclass with Roohari
In this insightful session preceding the concert, Roohari will delve into the nuances of improvisational music. No prior experience in improvisation is required, though comfort with playing your instrument is encouraged. Cap off the masterclass with a captivating concert and jam session, where you can apply what you've learned in a dynamic musical setting. Admission to the concert and jam session is free.
18:00-21:00
Brasil y otras cosas | concert and jam session
Opening act: Roohari (saxophone), Ursula Wienken (e-bass), Daniel Bagutti (drums), José Pino (guitar) | musicians: register here to jam
Lineup:
Roohari
The multiintrumenalist and composer Roohari boasts over 15 years of rich experience within the music industry. Holding a degree in music from Souza Lima & Berklee in Brazil, Roohari has collaborated with prominent figures in Brazilian music. Alongside a successful career as an educator spanning 7 years, Roohari delves into innovative realms, exploring improvisation techniques fused with meditation, interdisciplinary artistic connections, and insights drawn from everyday experiences. Hailing from São Paulo, Brazil, and currently based in Cremona, Italy, his expertise lies in bossa nova and Brazilian music, with a focus on saxophone performance and composition.
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Ursula Wienken
Ursula Wienken, born in 2001, is a German-Polish bassist, composer, and bandleader based in Cologne. She is skilled in electric and double bass, specializing in rhythmic and danceable music. Originally from Neuss, Germany, Ursula began her musical journey with the acoustic guitar at age 7 and added the electric bass at 9. She later expanded her repertoire to include the double bass upon starting studies at the Hochschule Für Musik und Tanz in Cologne in 2020. Ursula has performed at prestigious festivals such as the North Sea Jazz Festival and has toured across Europe. In 2022, she was awarded the Neusser Kunstförderpreis for her contributions as a young bassist and composer. She has played in notable ensembles such as LaJazzO NRW and the Bundesjugendjazzorchester, and served as the student representative for the Jazz/Pop department at HfMT Cologne from 2021 to 2023.
Daniel Bagutti
Daniel Bagutti, born in February 1991, is a Swiss drummer and percussionist. Introduced to drums at age 5, he pursued formal training under jazz musician Silvano Borzacchiello from 2003 to 2009, realizing his passion could become a profession. His musical journey began with notable appearances alongside Claudio Pontiggia's bands Desamper and La Bottega. Daniel has performed with various Swiss bands and graced stages at rock, jazz, and blues festivals across Switzerland. In 2011, Daniel ventured to New York City, performing at prestigious venues like Zinc Bar and Blue Note. Collaborating with musicians like John Lander and Dylan Kaminkow, he released his album "Interweave" (2015). Returning to Europe in May 2014, Daniel joined "Michael Fleiner y su Septeto Internacional," touring Switzerland and South America, featuring in renowned jazz festivals. Throughout his career, Daniel has shared the stage with esteemed musicians like Juan Munguia, Dudu Penz, and Chip Crawford. Currently, he teaches at TASIS (The American School In Switzerland) and contributes to the GOS project (Guitar of Stones) with the band Make Plain.
José Pino
José Pino embarked on his musical journey at a young age as a singer and guitarist in Ecuador’s capital Quito, and expanded his musical horizons by mastering wind and percussion instruments. He specialised in Brazilian jazz guitar receiving tutelage from luminaries like Romero Lubambo and Lula Galvâo. In Switzerland he pursued higher education in Computer Music and earned a Master’s degree in Music Theory and Composition from the Zurich University of the Arts, specialising in Electroacoustic Composition. This academic pursuit laid the groundwork for his exploration of sound synthesis and digital composition, igniting a passion for experimentation and innovation in music production. After graduating with honours in 2020, he furthered his studies in arrangement under the mentorship of Fernando Corrêa from the Brazil Jazz Symphony in São Paulo. Focusing on instrumental compositions that range from solo pieces to orchestral arrangements, José Pino’s music is deeply rooted in the rich traditions of jazz and Latin American music, while it pushes the boundaries of electronic and electroacoustic music. The influence of his diverse experiences, including his time spent living in vibrant cultural hubs like Hong Kong and Shanghai, left an indelible mark on his artistic vision. In recent years, his compositions garnered international acclaim, being featured at prestigious venues around the globe, from Havana to Shanghai.