Rank is Food. Rank is Music. Rank is Zurich.
Once the very first strip club in Switzerland, today a restaurant, jazz club, and cultural venue.
Jazz – Many jazz pianists have attempted to blend classical music with jazz, but few do so as effortlessly as Michael Arbenz. In his project Classicism: A Point of View, he reimagines classical compositions and enhances them with bold jazz improvisations. In doing so, he maintains the integrity of the original works while expanding their harmonic and rhythmic possibilities.
His performances are marked by expressive phrasing, virtuosic technique, and a seamless blend of classical rubato with a precise jazz pulse. Based in Switzerland, Arbenz is one of the country’s most renowned jazz pianists, teaching at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He has toured extensively across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, collaborating with legendary musicians such as Greg Osby, Dave Liebman, and Marc Johnson. In his solo projects, Arbenz elevates his mastery of both classical and jazz to new heights, offering audiences a deeply satisfying and innovative musical experience.
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Musician:
Michael Arbenz: Piano
Swing - Step into a world of hidden drinks, rhythm, and groove. Whether you're a swing dancer, a music lover, or simply looking for a nice Monday night hang, Rank is the place to be. Be cool and sip your drink or take over the dance floor as top-tier musicians deliver soul-stirring live jazz. Speakeasy, the best cure for Monday blues.
Lineup (subject to change): Neal Sugarman on tenor saxophone, Markus Tinner on clarinet, Corsin Battaglia on guitar, Fulvio Granata on piano, Michel Münch on bass and vocals, Ueli Spoerri on drums.
Come thirsty and hungry; we've got you covered with burgers and the best selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
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Doors 19h. Show 20h. Admission: Collect.
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No reservation possible.
Experimental - unerhört! Festival at Rank
Jazz / Indie - Can you rock on the piano? This question preoccupied Basel-based pianist Lucca Fries for a long time before he brought his own rock band, Fri3ser, to life. Over the past ten years, Fries gained inspiring experiences with his internationally acclaimed bands Hely and Ikarus, as well as in the ensemble of American post-minimalist composer Virgil Moorefield. During this time, he continued to develop his musical language and worked on the idea of how to integrate his passion for heavy, primal rock beats into the context of a jazz trio.
With Thun-based electric bassist Sarah Zaugg (Sha's Feckel, Hathors) and Zurich drummer Luca Ramella (Mister Milano, Big Zis), Fries found two musicians who share his love for powerful expression while also bringing the sensitivity needed for long, improvised passages. Fri3ser's compositions are influenced by alternative rock and minimal music, characterized by warm, percussive piano tones, and allow ample space for extended musical exploration.
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Musicians:
Lucca Fries: Piano
Sarah Zaugg: Electric Bass
Luca Ramella: Drums
Spoil your loved ones with a gift for the stomach, palate, and soul.
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