So Lieb Quartet

Welcome to the So Lieb Quartet! 4 distinctive voices of Swiss jazz – Sonja Ott (trumpet), Philipp Leibundgut (drums), François Lana (piano), and Rafael Jerjen (bass) – merge their artistic identities into a vibrant soundscape. Their music thrives on dialogue: powerful and delicate, composed and improvised, always open to the unexpected. With sonic curiosity and rhythmic depth, they create moments that connect space, audience, and musicians. Nominated for the German Jazz Prize 2025 (Newcomer of the Year, international) with their debut album Partial Lunar Eclipse.

Welcome to KINORA 6tet! Inspired by Sonja Ott’s synesthetic perception of sound and color, KINORA transforms rare pigments into music. With Philipp Leibundgut, they shaped works like Petrol, Ultramarin Lapislazuli, Malachit Green, and Indian Yellow. Supported by BeJazz Transnational, the ensemble toured Switzerland in 2025 and now prepares its debut album, spanning jazz, soundscapes, free improvisation, and avant-garde.