Zurich Jazz Orchestra feat. Theo Bleckmann

What happens when familiar melodies suddenly tell new stories? In "Shades of Standards", the Zurich Jazz Orchestra and the internationally renowned singer Theo Bleckmann invite you to embark on a musical journey of discovery. Together with Ed Partyka, Bleckmann has developed a programme that sheds new light on well-known jazz and pop standards. Through his distinctive voice, unexpected harmonies and sophisticated arrangements, Bleckmann offers fresh insights into familiar melodies and lyrics. The programme is complemented by imaginative instrumental arrangements of popular jazz classics, in which the outstanding soloists of the Zurich Jazz Orchestra shine.