French pianist Charles Della Maestra is part of a generation of musicians who move fluidly across musical styles. Active on the jazz scene, he develops a sound that blends swing, fusion, and groove, driven by an approach that is both rigorous and open.

He has performed on stages such as the Cully Jazz Festival and the NOVA Jazz Festival.

After beginning his training in classical music, earning several first prizes at the Geneva Conservatory, he shifted his focus to jazz. He then pursued his studies between the Basel Academy of Music and HEMU Lausanne, where he obtained both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in performance. This path gave him the opportunity to study alongside musicians such as Brad Mehldau, Malcolm Braff, and Emil Spányi.

As a composer, and also active on keyboards and synthesizers, he explores a broader sonic palette, developing new dynamics and textures, notably within his band The Chopperz, where he continues to shape a personal and evolving musical voice.

At the same time, he collaborates with renowned artists including Mauro Martins, Louis Winsberg, and Étienne Mbappé, further establishing a stage presence that is constantly evolving.

Nathan Triquet is a French drummer and artist. He completed both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance at JazzCampus Basel, where he had the opportunity to study with leading figures of the international jazz scene such as Jeff Ballard and Jorge Rossy.

Graduating in 2024, Nathan is now fully active within the Swiss music scene, both in the French- and German-speaking regions. Involved in several projects across diverse aesthetics, he performs regularly in Switzerland, France, and throughout Europe, developing a strong and constantly evolving stage presence.

Ethan Borlet-Hote is a 20-year-old electric bassist from Lausanne. A versatile musician, he moves across a range of styles including jazz fusion, soul, and funk, genres he has been listening to and playing from a very young age.

He began his training at the École de Jazz et de Musiques Actuelles (EJMA) in Lausanne. Active in several local bands, including Angelo POWERS, Azure, IVANNA, and esgui, he has performed on major stages such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Cully Jazz Festival.

His musical talent has earned him several scholarships and distinctions. After completing his academic diploma, he began a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz at the Haute École de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU) in September 2024, where he studies with internationally renowned bassist Étienne Mbappé.

He has also had the opportunity to collaborate with leading artists such as Anat Cohen at the Jazz Onze Festival (Salle Paderewski), as well as Mauro Martins.

Born in Geneva in 2000, Lam Dan discovered his passion for the trumpet within the Geneva Brass Bands. His love for jazz manifested itself in his adolescence when he discovered the world of the big band.

Lam Dan joined the Basel jazz campus in 2019 and then the Hemu in Lausanne in 2022 where he met musicians, artists and mentors such as Matthieu Michel, Ambrose Akinmusire, Jeff Baud and Baenz Öster.

Today, he is thriving in the Swiss music scene with numerous groups across many musical genres.

Lam Dan Nguyen, currently guided by Matthieu Michel and Jeff Baud, is finishing his university studies at L'Hemu.

Imbued with the vocabulary of be-bop, the moods of Hard bop, and the finesse of free jazz, he directs his own musical style through hip-hop, where he can combine jazz with another type of modern music.

Born in 1999 in Beaune (France), I come from a family of musicians and grew up in an artistic environment from a very young age. Attracted to music from an early age, I started playing classical saxophone at the age of 7, before turning to jazz at 17.

Alongside my academic pursuits, I have always sought to cultivate an open and multifaceted musical identity. Beyond the saxophone, composition and arrangement occupy a central place in my artistic work, allowing me to explore diverse musical worlds and collaborate with musicians from various backgrounds. Early on, I participated in projects blending jazz, Latin music, funk, and Balkan influences.

In 2018, I had the opportunity to attend the NAMM Show in the United States, where I met several international artists such as Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Robert Gasper, Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, Ghost-Note, and Cory Henry. This impactful experience, enriched by numerous musical sessions there, reinforced my desire to pursue a demanding, live performance-oriented career.

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