Andy Sheppard with Michael Arbenz

Michael Arbenz (Piano)
Andy Sheppard (Saxes)

Swiss born Michael Arbenz, is a classically trained pianist and jazz musician, combines his curiosity for new ideas with the experience of his classical training. Micheal is now 'Head of the Institute for Jazz and Folk Music' at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Michael along with his twin brother Florian (Drums) formed the trio VEIN in late 2005 and successfully toured throughout Europe, North and South America and Asia and they collaborated with some of the best 'A-List Jazzers' in the world, for example, Greg Osby, Ron Carter, Dave Liebman & Wolfgang Puschnig.

Andy Sheppard did several European tours with Vein; now, this duo is a spin off of that association and is their second tour together.

This world class saxophonist continues his stellar career, touring Europe and the world in the company of some of the best musicians on the planet. From Shankar to Christine McGregor, Nigel Kennady to Carla Bley, John Martyn & Gil Evans, Andy is also a ECM recording artist

Their performance promises to be a journey through a rich tapestry of sounds, weaving together their extensive experiences and diverse influences. Whether interpreting the works of Bach or Ellington. The concert is not only a testament to their technical prowess but also to their deep musical connection, making it a must-see event for Jazz enthusiasts and Classical music lovers alike.