Events
“Silberschmidt masters a variety of styles such as jazz manouche, flamenco, blues, country, folk and manages to put his stamp on them without diluting their authenticity. He also uses all the elements of the instrument for the most amazing percussion effects.”
Tag des offenen Gewerbes - Gams
Zarek once again returns to the wonderful venue of Guitars & Repairs Winkler to perform for the ‘Tag des offenen Gewerbes’.
Come, see some of the finiest guitars available for purchase in Europe, while enjoying live fingerstyle guitar music.
Sons Of Gumbo at Em Bebbi sy Jazz
The mighty Sons Of Gumbo will have their debut performance at the Em Bebbi sy Jazz Festival.
When: 18:30 - 19:30
Where: Spalenberg/Heuberg Open-Air Street Band Stage
Zarek Silberschmidt - Solo - Em Bebbi sy Jazz
Photo Credit - Fabian Hildbrand
With great anticipation, Zarek will perform a solo fingerstyle guitar set for the second consecutive year at the wonder ‘Em Bebbi sy Jazz’ festival.
Like last year, the solo stage is situated at the ‘Noodlebärg Open-Air Solo Box’.
Performance time: 21h - 22h
Jazz Manouche Open Jam Basel
With the great joy and enthusiasum, you are warmly welcomed to next open jam hosted by the ‘Swiss Jazz Manouche Association’. The Jazz Manouche Jam takes place at the beautiful location of the Blaupause, the opener band will play at 19:30 then the open Jam will commence. All lovers of Jazz Manouche are welcome.
Entrance: Kollecte (to support the association)
Mannheim Guitar Summit 2026
Come to booth number 348 and see, test and play the latest master builds from Hozen Guitars! Demonstrations by Zarek Silberschmidt are available on command.
After Summit with Hozen Guitars
After a day at the prestigious Mannheim Guitar Summit, join us for a relaxed evening of live music and guitar conversation.
Hosted in the intimate setting of Milo Café from 19:00–20:30, the evening features fingerstyle guitarist Zarek Silberschmidt, performing a laid-back mix of fingerstyle arrangements and gypsy jazz, alongside master luthier Hozen of Hozen Guitars, who will be on hand to chat all things guitars, craftsmanship, and music.
Whether you'd like to unwind with a drink, enjoy some live music, or connect with fellow guitar enthusiasts, this informal gathering is the perfect way to end a busy day at the Guitar Summit.
Montéclard Fingerstyle Night 2026
With immense pleasure and pride, Zarek joins the roster of great fingerstyle guitars for the infamous ‘Montéclard Fingerstyle Night 2026’.
Doors - Apéro 18h00
Zarek Silberschmidt - 19h00-19h20
Vincent Schmidt - 19h40-20h00
Alberto Ziliotto - 20h20-20h40
Antoine Dufour - CANADA 21h00-21h20
End - 22h00
Reserver here:
https://forms.gle/y2LN7rdBRh5HgDXX6
Adresse:
Chemin de Montéclard 54
1066 Epalinges
Looking forward to seeing you at this special Fingerstyle Night!
Akkorde Guitar Festival - Zarek Silberschmidt Trio - Lörrach
Performing for the prestigous ‘Akkorden Gitarrenfestival’ in the beautiful venue of Lörrach’s ‘Nellie Nashorn’ the Zarek Silberschmidt Trio will take the stage once again, performing new arrangements, improvisations and known classics.
Reserve your spot here: tickets@nellie-nashorn.de
Zarek Silberschmidt Trio Ft. Tim Kliphuis
With great pride, the Zarek Silberschmidt Trio presents a special concert featuring one of Europe's leading jazz violinists, Tim Kliphuis, in the intimate setting of Kultur Raum DobleA.
Reservations recommended:
Mobile: +41 77 494 91 76
Email: info@doblea.ch
Swiss Jazz Manouche Workshop Ft. Tim Kliphuis
With immense pride The Swiss Jazz Manouche Association welcomes violinist extraordinaire Tim Kliphuis to for their second open workshop, taking place once again at the Freie Musikschule Basel.
The fully immersive day long workshop will consist of workshops by four different teachers, jamming and connecting with lovers of Jazz manouche.
All skill levels welcomed, spaces are limited, reserving is recommended.
Workshop Fee: 150.-
Sign up address: sophieluessi@gmx.net
Sons Of Gumbo in Holzen Dorf Mitte
George Ricci's Sons of Gumbo welcome you to a concert in the wonderful ‘Dorf-Mitte Holzen’’. The band consists of six well-known jazz musicians from the greater Basel region. They guarantee an entertaining, sophisticated, and swinging jazz evening full of well-seasoned ingredients. Try the Sons of Gumbo; they sound delicious!
For tickets and reservations, click here!
George Ricci (clarinet and saxophone)
Thomas Kaltenbach (trombone)
Daniel Breitenstein (piano)
Zarek Silberschmidt (banjo)
Dominik Schürmann (double bass)
Samuel Dühsler (drums)
Bandstadt Festival Basel
With great pride, the Zarek Silberschmidt Trio will perform as part of the 2026 Bandstadt Festival.
Come along to one (or both) of the wonderful outdoor locations and enjoy the sound of Swing music at its finest.
17:00 Münzgasse
19:00 Reverenzgässlein
Laila Nysten String Quartet + Analogue Swing Jazz Hall Summer Festival Hamburg
As part of the ‘Summer Jazz Festival’ taking place in Hamburg, I am delighted to share the stage and play along side the great Laila Nysten, her string quartet and swing project Analogue Swing.
For more information click here.
For tickets click here.
Sessions Manouches Fribourg
With great pride and excitement, Zarek joins the immense team of incredible musicians for Eva Slongo’s ‘Sessions Manouches’ in Fribourg.
With Concerts & Workshops taking place from the 24th - 27th of June, this Jazz Manouche event is not to be missed!
For more information, workshop and concert reservations contact:
contact@evaslongo.com
Jazz Manouche in Andreasplatz Basel
With great delight, musicians again return to the stunning Andreasplatz for an evening concert of Jazz Manouche at the great Ängel or Aff.
FeaturingGeorge Ricci - Clarinets
Sophie Lüssi - Violin
Rémy Trommenschlager - Guitar
Zarek Silberschmidt - Guitar
Gianni Narduzzi - Kontro Bass
Entrance: Kollecte
Reservations:
Phone +41 78 870 41 42
info@aengeloderaff.ch
Jazz Manouche Open Jam
With the great joy and enthusiasum, you are warmly welcomed to next open jam hosted by the ‘Swiss Jazz Manouche Association’. The Jazz Manouche Jam takes place at the beautiful location of the Blaupause, the opener band will play at 19:30 then the open Jam will commence. All lovers of Jazz Manouche are welcome.
Entrance: Kollecte (to support the association)
Zarek Silberschmidt Trio Kulturzelt im Park Seleger Moor
Performing in the stunning Kulturzelt im Park Seleger Moor, Rifferswil, the Zarek Silberschmidt Trio eagerly look forward to performing their latest arrangements, pieces and improvisations.
For reservations, information, exact address (as the concert takes outdoors) and more, click here.
Jazz Manouche Workshop - Swiss Jazz Manouche Association
You are warmly welcomed to the first Workshop hosted by the Swiss Jazz Manouche Association, held at the Freie Musikschule Basel.
In this workshop we will work on improving your ability to improvise over standards of the Jazz manouche repertoire, deepening your understanding of harmony, phrasing, and group interaction.
The workshop will be hosted by the Swiss Jazz Manouche Association’s founding members:
Sophie Lüssi - Violin
Gianni Narduzzi - Kontro Bass
Zarek Silberschmidt - Guitar
Participation: 100.- per person
Reserve your space: sophieluessi@gmx.net
We look forward to seeing you!
Jazz Manouche Jam Session - Swiss Jazz Manouche Association
With the great joy and enthusiasum, you are warmly welcomed to the very first event from the ‘Swiss Jazz Manouche Association’. The Jazz Manouche Jam will be hosted at the beautiful location of the Blaupause, the opener band will play from 19:30 - 20:00, then the open Jam will commence. All lovers of Jazz Manouche are welcome.
Entrance: Kollecte
Rémy Trommenschlager & Zarek Silberschmidt
Phot Credit - Rhapsodist
Two great friends, two wonderful musicians and a combined love of the great Django Reinhardt and Jazz Manouche. All are warmly welcomed to this concert of Rémy Trommenschlager & Zarek Silberschmidt.
For more information click here.
For reservation:
billetterie@mairie-altkirch.fr
Zarek Silberschmidt Trio House Concert Steckborn
The Zarek Silberschmidt Trio will be performing at a house concert in Zürich on the 11.04.26. To respect the hosts privacy the address will remain private. If you wish to reserve a space at this intimate venue send an inquiry to - corneliabein@bluewin.ch
Zarek Silberschmidt Trio House Concert - Zürich
The Zarek Silberschmidt Trio will be performing at a house concert in Zürich on the 11.04.26. To respect the hosts privacy the address will remain private. If you wish to reserve a space at this intimate venue send an inquiry to - richi.irniger@bluewin.ch
Zarek Silberschmidt Trio at Esse Bar - Winterthur
The Zarek Silberschmidt Trio warmly invites you into the heart of Winterthur at the infamous Esse Bar. There you can expect to hear classics from Gypsy Jazz, Chanson and more.
Sophie Lüssi, violin
Zarek Silberschmidt, guitar
Gianni Narduzzi, double bass
For reservations (recommended), click here, or contact Esse Bar directly:
+41 52 202 57 46
info@esse.bar
Zarek Silberschmidt Trio De Coulon & Louis Lutherie - Biel/Bienne
Performing for the first time Biel/Bienne, the Zarek Silberschmidt Trio warmly invites you to the intimate performance space of De Coulon & Louis Lutherie for an evening of music.
Sophie Lüssi, violin
Zarek Silberschmidt, guitar
Gianni Narduzzi, double bass
Reservations (recommended):
032 322 73 44
info@decoulonlouis.ch
George Ricci & Zarek Silberschmidt - Hula Club Basel
You are warmly welcomed for a duet concert, featuring George Ricci and Zarek Silberschmidt’s latest musical works. Songs from Django Reinhardt, Edith Piaf, Chet Atkins and everything in between.
Due to new fire saftey regulations, the location of this concert has changed. Here is the statement from Hula-club with all the important information:
From now on, we'll be celebrating Tuesday evenings in the "Sääli" at the Golden Barrel, just steps away from the Hula Club on the corner of Sperrstrasse and Hammerstrasse. The evenings will proceed as usual. We'd love for you all to join us and see if this new location can become our living room with music and friends. So stick around, come regularly, and let's continue the Hula Club tradition "in exile"!
We'll meet for the first time on March 3rd. The entrance is at Hammerstrasse 108, to the bar of the Golden Barrel; on the first floor you'll find the Sääli with its bar.Warm greetings from the Hula Club team
Entrance:
Frie/Kollecte
Reservations:
hula.club.basel@gmail.com
Zarek Silberschmidt Trio Ft. Maxance Leda at Doble A - Basel
Sophie Lüssi, violin
Zarek Silberschmidt, guitar
Gianni Narduzzi, double bass
Reservations (recommended):
+41 77 494 91 76
info@doblea.ch
A very special performance of the Zarek Silberschmidt Trio as it will feature the incredible vocalist Maxance Leda. Performing together in the beautiful Doble A, it will surely be an evening to remember
Zarek Silberschmidt Trio at Jazz in Baar
The Zarek Silberschmidt trio invite you for an evening of Jazz and swing at the wonderful ‘Jazz in Baar’
Sophie Lüssi, violin
Zarek Silberschmidt, guitar
Gianni Narduzzi, double bass
For this special occasion, you can expect appropriate culinary delights from the kitchen of the Veliu family (restaurant-brauerei-baar.ch).
Entrance: Minimum 25.- donation
Reservations (recommended):
041 761 15 85
info@jazzinbaar.ch
Zarek Silberschmidt Trio at Schutter Widmer Geigenbau - Bern
Returning to the stunning performance space of the Schutter Widmer for the third time, Zarek Silberschmidt brings his new trio, performing a combination of Gypsy Jazz, Chanson and more.
Sophie Lüssi, violin
Zarek Silberschmidt, guitar
Gianni Narduzzi, double bass
For reservations (recommended) click here.
+41 31 371 92 02
info@schutterwidmer.com Schutter
New Orleans Jazz at Dixie and Jazz Club Sargans
You are warmly welcomes to the Dixie and Jazz Club Sargans for a evening of New Orleans Jazz from The Jazzy James
Kniri Knaus (pos); Zarek Silberschmidt (g bjo); Fabio Bianchi (sousa); Jonas Knaus (cl)
Reservations:
info@jazz-sargans.ch
+41 78 649 95 54 |
Zarek Silberschmidt Trio at Doble A - Basel
You are warmly welcomed to the intimate performance space of Doble A for an evening of music with the Zarek Silberschmidt Trio.
Sophie Lüssi, violin
Zarek Silberschmidt, guitar
Gianni Narduzzi, double bass
Reservations (recommended):
+41 77 494 91 76
info@doblea.ch
LA ILA feat. Zarek Silberschmidt at Vogelnest Unplugged Sessions
LA ILA and Zarek Silberschmidt take the stage in duet at the Vogelnest Unplugged Sessions.
LA ILA explores the boundaries between pop, jazz, and sound art, acting as a singer, composer, and violinist. She has performed live with artists such as Michael Bublé (2019) and the Feuerwerk der Turnkunst (2022/2023), and has collaborated with producers like Frank Bornemann, Tobias Siebert, and Peter Keller.In June 2024, Laila Nysten received the IB.SH JazzAward in cooperation with JazzBaltica.
Venue: Hebebühne
Entrance: Kollecte
Analogue Swing at Ahlbornsaal - Akademie am Meer - Klappholtta
Swing band Analogue Swing brings danceable swing music to a wide variety of venues. With unbridled enthusiasm for playing and improvisation, Sophie Kockler, Laila Nysten, Freddy Schlender, Yves Ardelt, and Timon Krämer perform both authentic original compositions and classics of hot club jazz in a new guise.
Venue: Academy by the Sea, Klappholtal, List
Reservations: urlaub@insel-sylt.de
Analogue Swing at Kunstkate Volksdorf - Hamburg
Swing band Analogue Swing brings danceable swing music to a wide variety of venues. With unbridled enthusiasm for playing and improvisation, Sophie Kockler, Laila Nysten, Freddy Schlender, Yves Ardelt, and Timon Krämer perform both authentic original compositions and classics of hot club jazz in a new guise.
Venue: Kunstkate Volksdorf
Entrance: Tickets 20 € via email
Reservations: kunstkate.volksdorf@googlemail.com
Sons Of Gumbo at 8 Bar - Basel
George Ricci's Sons of Gumbo welcome you to a concert in the wonderful 8 Bar Basel. The band consists of six well-known jazz musicians from the greater Basel region. They guarantee an entertaining, sophisticated, and swinging jazz evening full of well-seasoned ingredients. Try the Sons of Gumbo; they sound delicious!
Entrance: Kollecte
Reservations: mail@8-bar.eu
Dominik Schürmann & Zarek Silberschmidt
You are warmly welcomed to the beautiful and intimate space of ‘Geigenbau Reuter’ for a duet concert with the great Dominik Schürmann and Zarek Silberschmidt.
Reservations are a must!
T 061 263 00 91- info@geigenbau-reuter.ch
geigenbau-reuter.ch
Entrance: Frie/kollecte
Opening of the exhibition ‘Christophe Blain - Paradis perdus’
Taking place at the prestigious Cartoon Museum Basel, the opening exhibition of renown artist Christophe Blain, comics artist will take place with music from Zarek Silberschmidt.
You and your friends are cordially invited!
Click here for more information.
Sons Of Gumbo at Burggarten Keller
George Ricci's Sons of Gumbo welcome you to a concert in the wonderful ‘Burggarten Keller’. The band consists of six well-known jazz musicians from the greater Basel region. They guarantee an entertaining, sophisticated, and swinging jazz evening full of well-seasoned ingredients. Try the Sons of Gumbo; they sound delicious!
For tickets and reservations, click here!
George Ricci (clarinet and saxophone)
Thomas Kaltenbach (trombone)
Daniel Breitenstein (piano)
Zarek Silberschmidt (banjo)
Dominik Schürmann (double bass)
Samuel Dühsler (drums)
George Ricci & Zarek Silberschmidt - ängel order äff Basel
You are warmly welcomed to the to the wonderful ‘ängel order äff’ in Basel for a duet concert, featuring George Ricci and Zarek Silberschmidt’s latest musical works. Songs from Django Reinhardt, Edith Piaf, Chet Atkins and everything in between.
Entrance:
Frie/Kollecte
Reservations:
061 501 78 87
info@aengeloderaff.ch
Guitar Summit with Hozen Guitars - Mannheim
With great pleasure Zarek will join Ho Zen, creator and master builder of both Maestro Guitars and Hozen Guitars at the Guitar Summit Mannheim. You can find them at booth 382, very close to the ‘I’m Sound Stage’.
Come, say hello and have a chance to play some of the newest and best hand built acoustic guitars on the market.
Zarek Silberschmidt Trio at Blaupause Basel
Enjoy the captivating sounds of gypsy jazz with violinist Sophie Lussi, double bassist Gianni Narduzzi, and guitarist Zarek Silberschmidt. Together, they weave a rich tapestry of musical influences into their unique and dynamic interpretation of this timeless genre.
EINTRITT FREI/ KOLLEKTE
Reservation:
info@blaupause.bar