Am Rank is Music!
Music is playing at Rank. Each band plays Thursday to Saturday. The performances take place after dinner and enjoy full attention. Selected contemporary artists. All of which make an important contribution to the local music scene.
We will start our third concert season at the end of September 2023.
Concert: 25.-
Concert & with Dinner: 20.-
Concert "Kulturlegi" / Student ID: 0.-
Concert for Member of Rank Verein: 0.-
Become a member of the Rank Association and enjoy free admission to all concerts. As a member you will also receive a 5% discount on the entire gastronomic offer of the Rank restaurant. Always. Get your membership here.
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Upcoming shows
Easter Jam
Easter Jam
The Rank cultural venue in Zurich invites you to the Easter Jam Session – a celebration of music. Musicians have the opportunity to showcase their talents on stage, interact with other artists, and forge new musical connections. Audience members can look forward to an evening filled with spontaneous performances and musical surprises, reflecting the wide spectrum of musical talent in Zurich.
An inspiring evening at Rank, where musicians and music lovers come together to play, listen, and enjoy.
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Admission is free for all visitors.
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Opening set:
Mareile Merk - Guitar
Lukas Traxel - Bass
Leonardo Degli Antoni - Drums
This is Pan – A Musical Organism
This is Pan – A Musical Organism
This is Pan, an ensemble of five exceptional musicians from Bern, Basel, and Zurich, offers a profound experience of groove, extended musical forms, and melody. Matthias Kohler on saxophone, Lukas Thoeni on trumpet, Dave Gisler on guitar, André Pousaz on bass, and Gregor Hilbe on drums create an immersive musical sea filled with empathy and joie de vivre.
What began over a decade ago as a quartet has evolved into a musical family that goes beyond ordinary band collaboration. Small details, such as a shared fondness for Ritter Sport chocolate or Pho soup, add a human touch that the audience appreciates and unmistakably shapes their music. It's not just a concert; it's an enduring experience.
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Matthias Kohler - Saxophone
Lukas Thoeni - Trumpet
Dave Gisler - Guitar
André Pousaz - Bass
Gregor Hilbe - Drums
Linda and Lukas Vogel - Spheres of the Kaleidoscopic
Linda and Lukas Vogel - Spheres of the Kaleidoscopic
A musical journey that transcends the boundaries of the ordinary. Linda, with her vocals and virtuosity on the harp accompanied by effects and samplers, merges with Lukas, who masters synthesizers, modular effects, and computers, to create a unique experience. Their joint performance wanders through the realms of hypnosis, inviting the audience on an auditory voyage through the sea and cosmos, where acoustic and synthetic elements weave a mesmerizing kaleidoscope.
Ostinato patterns thread through improvised narratives, unfolding the musical worlds of Linda and Lukas. At the heart of their sound experiments is Lukas's modular rack, almost an artwork in itself with its myriad cables—more complex and intertwined than the strings on Linda's harp. The siblings have been making music together since their childhood and later pursued their own musical paths. When Lukas returned to Switzerland in 2023 after 15 years in Germany, they shared a rehearsal space and rediscovered their creative collaboration. Together, they reconnect with their roots and continue their musical journey with enthusiasm.
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Linda Vogel - Harp, Effects, Samplers
Lukas Vogel - Synthesizers, Modular Effects, Computer, Vocals
Leipold, Bucher, Lo Bianco Trio – Chamber Music Poetry
Leipold, Bucher, Lo Bianco Trio – Chamber Music Poetry
With Samuel Leipold on the guitar, Jürg Bucher on the clarinet, and Luca Lo Bianco on the double bass, the trio creates rare music that is spectacularly relaxed and free from intrusiveness. They nurture an entrancing art of nuances, chamber-music-like, improvised, finely balanced, and eminently lyrical.
The marvel of their performance: It offers not only atmospheric stimuli to the ear but, delving deeper into the nocturnal soundscape, also sophisticated structures. Here, melodic arcs and tension curves are formed, and clever conclusions are drawn. A quiet, yet precise throw. The music is characterized by instrumental intimacy amidst all aesthetic expansiveness, an experience not to be missed.
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Samuel Leipold - Guitar
Jürg Bucher - Clarinet
Luca Lo Bianco - Double Bass
Valentin Liechti Trio - Dreams Carved in Stone
Valentin Liechti Trio - Dreams Carved in Stone
The roots of this musical collaboration run deep, as Rodrigo Aravena and Valentin Liechti were roommates for years, and Shems Bendali has been a part of the vibrant Swiss jazz scene for over a decade. This power trio delves into the fusion of acoustic and electric sounds, creating a musical landscape that fluctuates between deep grooves and moments of introspection.
The triangle of their instruments occasionally transforms into a diamond, especially when electronic elements are seamlessly integrated. Their music leads listeners into a surreal melancholy, soaked in mystery, while simultaneously leaving ample room for intensive experimentation. The backdrop of their sound exploration is cinematic, stretching across horizons and daring into the expanse of space.
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Valentin Liechti - Drums
Shems Bendali - Trumpet
Rodrigo Aravena - Bass
The Monday Swing
The Monday Swing
Live jazz for swing dancers, drink seekers, and toastie aficionados. Every Monday evening.
Step into a world of rhythm and groove at 'The Monday Swing,' every Monday evening. Whether you're a swing dancer or simply a music lover, we've got something for everyone. Dance the night away on the dance floor—ideal for Lindy Hop—as top-tier musicians deliver soul-stirring live jazz. If you're not in the dancing mood, you're still welcome to drop by for a drink and Rank's famous, delicious toasties. It's the best cure for the Monday.
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Lineup (can vary): Neal Sugarman ts, rkus Tinner, cl, Corsin Battaglia g, Fulvio Granata p, Michel Münch, b/voc, Ueli Spoerri, dr
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Doors 19h. Show 20h. Admission: Collect.
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No reservation possible.
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*The restaurant kitchen will be closed, but we happily serve you from our Take Away*
AUL – A Flight of Time Lost
AUL – A Flight of Time Lost
AUL, featuring Mario Hänni on drums, Roland Wäspe on guitar, and Martina Berther on bass, is a phenomenon that has been captivating audiences for over a decade with dance, amazement, and dreams. Instrumental and rhythmic, with the ability to morph, they create music that flies and lifts the boundaries of time and space. "The interwoven rhythms are the foundation, the sound is the roof, there are no walls. Our home is like a flying carpet," they describe their unique musical philosophy.
Meeting during their studies, they have created a cult presence on stage that is second to none. Their concerts are not just shows, but journeys to other spheres, where the loss of time becomes real, and the music touches the soul. Do not miss the opportunity to experience this extraordinary live experience.
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Mario Hänni - Drums
Roland Wäspe - Guitar
Martina Berther - Bass
Floriano Inacio Junior Quartet - Harmony of Roots
Floriano Inacio Junior Quartet - Harmony of Roots
Floriano Inacio Junior's musical style is a captivating blend of traditional Brazilian sounds, jazz, and modern influences, imbued with the vibrant energy and rhythmic nuances of Brazilian popular music, especially Choro and Samba.
It's like a magical mosaic of colorful melodies and deep rhythms, woven from the threads of Brazilian tradition and the stars of jazz. Like a river winding through a dense jungle of sounds, Floriano’s play carries the soul of Brazil on the gentle waves of the piano. His compositions create a landscape of harmony where past and present merge.
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Nils Wogram - Trombone
Floriano Inacio Jr. - Piano
Dudu Penz - Bass
Paulo Almeida - Drums
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The association
The cultural programme is orchestrated by the Rank Association. The association is organisationally as well as financially independent of the gastronomy. The work is non-profit oriented.
The association's activities are designed to promote the local music scene.
Rank is specifically designed for live concerts. At Rank you will experience the performing artists up close. Three concerts in a row allow the artists to develop their sets.
The association is financed by admission to the concerts, a cultural percentage on the gastronomic offer, membership fees, pirvate and public subsidies. A fair fee is paid to the performing artists.
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