Bird's Eye Jazz Club
clubSmall, intimate jazz club in Basel known for its arched ceiling, excellent acoustics and lively atmosphere; regarded as one of Europe's notable jazz venues. It offers a full bar, a limited snack menu and ticketed sets (typically charged per set).
Upcoming Events (14)
Wolfgang Muthspiel & Colin Vallon live
On May 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM, jazz duo Wolfgang Muthspiel (guitar) and Colin Vallon (piano) perform at Bird's Eye Jazz Club in Zurich. A refined night of intimate improvisation and masterful musical dialogue.
Jazz at Bird's Eye Jazz Club
Jazz concert at Bird's Eye Jazz Club in Zurich at 8:30 PM. Enjoy a high-quality live performance in an intimate club setting with door prices CHF 16 and CHF 10.
Wolfgang Muthspiel Chamber Trio
Jazz guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel leads his Chamber Trio (Mario Rom on trumpet, Colin Vallon on piano) on a release-tour stop at Bird's Eye Jazz Club. A refined, intimate night of virtuosic chamber jazz in Zurich's beloved club, spotlighting deft interplay and lyrical improvisation.
Solo Series | 1. Set
Sheldon Suter performs a focused solo set in Solo Series: 1. Set at Bird's Eye Jazz Club. Expect drums, zither, percussion and FX weaving tactile textures into an intimate, contemporary jazz night in Zurich.
Lea Gasser 5tet
Lea Gasser leads the Lea Gasser 5tet for a jazz night at Bird's Eye Jazz Club. The ensemble features Sibyl Hofstetter on vocals, Samuel Urscheler on alto/soprano saxes and flute, with accordion, piano, bass and drums, blending jazz with Volks- and Kammermusik and island-inspired imagery.
Focusyear Band 26
An intimate jazz night at Bird's Eye Jazz Club as Focusyear Band 26 performs. Five talented musicians—Alice Auclair (vocals), Eliott Knuets (guitar), Wilbur Whitta (piano), Eva Serrano (bass), and Dae Bryant (drums)—deliver energetic, precise performances in a warm Zürich venue. Tickets are CHF 16.
Wulff – Strauss – Lauer
Contemporary jazz trio Wulff–Strauss–Lauer (Lauer on tenor sax, Wulff on bass, Strauss on drums) presents uncompromising, modern jazz at Bird's Eye Jazz Club. Expect tight interplay, bold improvisation, and an intimate club experience in Zurich.
MiXMONK
A refined jazz night at Bird's Eye Jazz Club featuring MiXMONK: Joey Baron (drums), Bram De Looze (piano), and Robin Verheyen (sax) delivering a subtle, unconventional homage to Thelonious Monk. Expect intricate improvisation, sharp melodies, and the intimate club atmosphere Basel's premier jazz venue is known for.
Andile Yenana Quartet: Way Out Is In
An evening of modern jazz as the Andile Yenana Quartet performs 'Way Out Is In' at Bird's Eye Jazz Club in Basel, in collaboration with the Center for African Studies. Featuring Ganesh Geymeier on tenor sax, Patrice Moret on bass, and Michi Stulz on drums for a dynamic, global-program concert.
Big Band Night
Experience a vibrant Big Band Night at Bird's Eye Jazz Club as the Basel Jazz Orchestra conducts a swinging program led by Francesca Gaza with Patricija Skof on vocals, supported by a lineup of renowned soloists.
Danny Grisset Trio
Danny Grissett Trio performs sophisticated swing-driven jazz at Bird's Eye Jazz Club. Featuring Danny Grissett on piano, Josh Ginsburg on bass, and Francesco Ciniglio on drums, the trio delivers lyrical melodies and harmonic refinement in an intimate Zurich venue.
Kris Davis Quartet with Wolfgang Muthspiel, Patrick Fitzgerald and Nasheet Waits
Kris Davis leads a stellar quartet with Wolfgang Muthspiel, Patrick Fitzgerald and Nasheet Waits for a night of adventurous modern jazz at Bird's Eye Jazz Club. Expect bold solos, elastic interplay, and intricate textures in Basel's intimate club setting on May 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM.
Kris Davis Trio with Robert Landfermann and Nasheet Waits
Kris Davis teams up with Robert Landfermann and Nasheet Waits for a high-level jazz date at Bird's Eye Jazz Club in Basel. Expect intimate trio interplay, compressed expressions, driving rhythms and dense harmonies in a focused modern-jazz setting.
Davis - Artist in Residence at Bird's Eye Jazz Club
An intimate jazz evening at Bird's Eye Jazz Club as Davis, a Berklee educator and Artist in Residence, leads ad hoc ensembles through genre-crossing performances with elegance. The set offers a rare glimpse into her creative process and boundary-pushing artistry.