Jochen Baldes, graduate of the renowned Swiss Jazz School in Bern, is an established big name in jazz in Switzerland (and beyond its borders). Of course, as musician who was and is active in numerous (not only) jazz ensembles, but also as composer for films and radio plays. His second great passion is painting, which he cultivates successfully with a lot of energy. As if that were not enough, he also has an executive board position in the known jazz club 'Moods' in Zurich. He has a melancholic, almost poetic sound at times as saxophonist, full of warmth and depth. His virtuosity does not unfold in hectic speed, but instead with elegance and precision.