ANDREAS TSCHOPP - TROMBONE
MATTHIAS TSCHOPP - BARITONE SAXOPHONE
VOJKO HUTER - GUITAR
LUZIUS SCHULER - KEYS
XAVER RÜEGG - BASS
RICO BAUMANN - DRUMS

Yin and yang. Black and white. Earth and sky. In nature and culture dualities are often inextricably linked, and the music of Sparks and Tides embodies the way that polar impulses and approaches can manifest as a deeply integrated whole. The collaboration co-led by brothers Andreas Tschopp (trombone) and Matthias Tschopp (baritone saxophone) brings together some of the most creative figures on the small, intertwined and fervently inventive Swiss jazz scene.

Dense and spacious, electric and unplugged, carefully composed and improvised in the studio, the music of Sparks and Tides is as dichotomous as the band’s name. More than a moniker, it’s an encompassing conceptual framework that flows from the personalities of the brothers.

Sparks and Tides also refers to the flow of their music, which unfurls in unhurried waves until suddenly surging with quicksilver flurries. Cinematic and full of intriguing passages, it’s music for unsettled dreams.

NEWS

we where at the studio recently – four new songs with wonderful artwork are coming very very soon. celebrate the release with us joining our listening parties! we listen to music and talk about composing, playing, recording, artwork and more. ask questions and meet us and our interview guests online!

song releases and listening parties:
Tuesday 28 november –
blossom
2024 – stacked colours
2024 – why should my body end at the skin

join here!


upcoming concerts:

2023

december 1 – bird's eye, basel
december 2 – bird's eye, basel