Samson Philipps
Zurich-based duo Samson Philipps present their impressive debut album Once Upon a Now, positioning themselves within a new wave of young jazz artists who see dancefloor culture and tradition as a mutually inspiring symbiosis. An album that stands out through its balance of imaginative playing, rhythmic complexity, and melodic precision.
Samson Philipps are Philipp Bucholtz (keys, synths) and Samuel Schmassmann (drums) – allies and friends with a shared vision. In their reduced setup of keys and drums, both contribute to a sound that reaches far beyond the sum of its parts. The duo blends contemporary jazz with influences from drum’n’bass, jungle, trip-hop, and ambient electronics, creating a spacious, cinematic soundscape: analog warmth, deep sub-bass, jazzy Rhodes lines, and rhythmically intricate, electronically embellished drum patterns are key features of this striking debut album. The elements interlock and merge into a delicate, playful yet driving musical unity.
Stage
The Memphis
23:00
with Clarendelle by MJAF
with ASSILA COLIBALY and the MONTREUX IN HOUSE BAND
feat. DAISY GEORGE, CLAYTON CAROTHERS, DANI RIVAS, EDDIE LEE, EVA SERRANO, JAMES MORGAN, LEANDRO IRARRAGORI, LUKE BACCHUS, SHANICE BENNETT & ZOÉ PASCAL
Jazz & More
