TIME NOWNew album
Made up of four professional musicians, Juliane Rickenmann’s 4tet has embarked on a new musical adventure that seeks above all expression and originality.
The 4tet is made up of a saxophone, a trombone, a double bass and a drum set.
Juliane Rickenmann, a talented composer, re-harmonizes her melodies by drawing inspiration from this atypical 4tet.
These four musicians succeed in expressing Juliane’s music in all its splendour. Each personality then finds an effortless way to express itself.
For several years she has had the desire to create a new formation with the very young and talented musicians, Maurus Twerenbold, Jérémie Krütli and Nathan Vandenbulcke.
This new generation of the aforementioned musicians is a very stimulating challenge for Juliane Rickenmann.
After 3 albums Yodo Gimi (altrisuoni 2010) Emei (Unit 2014) Le Secret (QFTF 2018) the 4tet released their fourth album in May 2022 Time Now.
TIME NOW is the fruit of ideas and compositions made during the pandemic. For artists, this situation is very difficult and inspires a different way of seeing music.
Juliane Rickenmann, Compositions and arrangements, Saxophone
Maurus Twerenbold, Trombone
James Krüttli, Double bass
Nathan Vandenbulcke, Drums
08 mai 2022, KVO Corcelles
28 mai 2022, Chorus Lausanne
17 juin 2022, Atelier Paul Devins Lausanne
30 juillet 2022, Plage de Colombier
03 août 2022, Bejazz Sommer Bern
09 décembre 2022, Littérature Café Bienne
TIME NOWNew album
Juliane Rickenmann, Compositions and arrangements, Saxophone
Maurus Twerenbold, Trombone
James Krüttli, Double bass
Nathan Vandenbulcke, Drums
08 mai 2022, KVO Corcelles
28 mai 2022, Chorus Lausanne
17 juin 2022, Atelier Paul Devins Lausanne
30 juillet 2022, Plage de Colombier
03 août 2022, Bejazz Sommer Bern
09 décembre 2022, Littérature Café Bienne
Made up of four professional musicians, Juliane Rickenmann’s 4tet has embarked on a new musical adventure that seeks above all expression and originality.
The 4tet is made up of a saxophone, a trombone, a double bass and a drum set.
Juliane Rickenmann, a talented composer, re-harmonizes her melodies by drawing inspiration from this atypical 4tet.
These four musicians succeed in expressing Juliane’s music in all its splendour. Each personality then finds an effortless way to express itself.
For several years she has had the desire to create a new formation with the very young and talented musicians, Maurus Twerenbold, Jérémie Krütli and Nathan Vandenbulcke.
This new generation of the aforementioned musicians is a very stimulating challenge for Juliane Rickenmann.
After 3 albums Yodo Gimi (altrisuoni 2010) Emei (Unit 2014) Le Secret (QFTF 2018) the 4tet released their fourth album in May 2022 Time Now.
TIME NOW is the fruit of ideas and compositions made during the pandemic. For artists, this situation is very difficult and inspires a different way of seeing music.

TIME NOWNew album
Juliane Rickenmann, Compositions and arrangements, Saxophone
Maurus Twerenbold, Trombone
James Krüttli, Double bass
Nathan Vandenbulcke, Drums
08 mai 2022, KVO Corcelles
28 mai 2022, Chorus Lausanne
17 juin 2022, Atelier Paul Devins Lausanne
30 juillet 2022, Plage de Colombier
03 août 2022, Bejazz Sommer Bern
09 décembre 2022, Littérature Café Bienne
Made up of four professional musicians, Juliane Rickenmann’s 4tet has embarked on a new musical adventure that seeks above all expression and originality.
The 4tet is made up of a saxophone, a trombone, a double bass and a drum set.
Juliane Rickenmann, a talented composer, re-harmonizes her melodies by drawing inspiration from this atypical 4tet.
These four musicians succeed in expressing Juliane’s music in all its splendour. Each personality then finds an effortless way to express itself.
For several years she has had the desire to create a new formation with the very young and talented musicians, Maurus Twerenbold, Jérémie Krütli and Nathan Vandenbulcke.
This new generation of the aforementioned musicians is a very stimulating challenge for Juliane Rickenmann.
After 3 albums Yodo Gimi (altrisuoni 2010) Emei (Unit 2014) Le Secret (QFTF 2018) the 4tet released their fourth album in May 2022 Time Now.
TIME NOW is the fruit of ideas and compositions made during the pandemic. For artists, this situation is very difficult and inspires a different way of seeing music.
Concerts
2019
Wednesday, 02 and Thursday, January 03
Friday, January 18
Friday, January 25
Sunday, March 03
Tuesday, 19, Thursday, 21 and Friday, March 22
Wednesday, March 27
Friday, March 29
Thursday, April 04
Saturday, April 06
Wednesday, April 10
Monday, April 15
Saturday, April 27
Saturday, May 04
Saturday, May 11
Saturday, May 25
Friday, June 07
Thursday, June 13
Saturday, June 15
Tuesday, June 18
Friday, July 26
Sunday, July 28
Monday, July 29
Thursday, August 08
Friday, 16, Saturday, 17 and Sunday, August 18
Friday, August 23
Sunday, August 24
Thursday, September 05
Friday, September 13
Wednesday, September 18
Wednesday, September 20
Sunday, September 22
Friday, September 27
Sunday, September 28
Wednesday, October 16
Tuesday, October 22
Saturday, October 26
Monday, October 28
Thursday, November 07
Tuesday, November 19
Thursday, November 21
Sunday, November 23
Jazz club Havanne Yasek Manzano 4tet
Nova Jazz Yverdon J. Rickenmann 4tet
Ancienne Poste des Planches Yellow note Big Band
J. Rickenmann 4tet Cortagora
Max Jendly Big Band Bicubic
New Sisters Montreux Palace
Salsa Elmento Libre Bungalow Bienne
J. Rickenmann solo université Neuchâtel
Max Jendly Big Band Temple du bas
Johnatan Salvi 4tet Bar King
New Sisters Montreux Palace
Onirical Blend Chorus Lausanne
Onirical Blend Ancienne Poste des Planches Montreux
J. Rickenmann 4tet Riviera Montreux
Onirical Blend Colombier
Casino Neuchâtel Johnatan Salui 4tet
New Sisters Montreux Palace
J. Rickenmann 4tet Faux nez Lausanne
J. Rickenmann 4tet and Strings Récits de voyage Émission Jazz Lausanne
Yellow note Big Band Tramelan
Onirical Blend Lutry
UIB Big Band Bienne
Onirical Blend Hors Tribu
Onirical Blend Buskers Neuchâtel
UIB Big Band Bellayay
Max Jendly Big Band Villars
New Sisters Boveret
J. Rickenmann 4tet and Strings BCN
Max Jendly Big Band Alambra
J. Rickenmann Trio Montreux
Yellow note Bévilard
Max Jendly Big Band Gambach
UIB Big Band Evilard
Max Jendly Big Band Théâtre national Bern
New Sisters Montreux Palace
UIB Big Band Burgdorf
Mew Sisters Montreux Palace
Sax solo Hôtel de Ville Neuchâtel
New Sisters Montreux Palace
UIB BIg Band Rotonde Bienne
Pierre Kuthan et J. Rickenmann Hôtel de Ville Neuchâtel
2020
Saturday, February 08
Saturday, February 15
Monday, February 24
Saturday, September 12
Sunday, September 13
Max Jendly Big Band Podium de Guin
Yellow note Big Band Ancienne Poste des Planches Montreux
J. Rickenmann 4tet and Strings Récits de voyage Théâtre du Pommier Neuchâtel
UIB Morat
Max Jendly Big Band Bulle
2021
Wednesday, June 02
Thursday, June 03
Wednesday, June 09
Sunday, 19 to Wednesday, July 24
Friday, 24 and Saturday, September 25
Sunday, September 26
Wednesday, 20 and Thursday, October 21
Saturday, October 23
Saturday, 17 and Sunday, December 18
Onirical Blend Plage de Colombier
Quentin Swarez 4tet Annemasse
Onirical Blend Saint Maurice
Résidence Onirical Blend
Max Jendly Big Band Nuithonie Fribourg
Max Jendly Big Band Theâtre Benno Besson Yverdons les bains
Max Jendly Big Band Nuithonie Fribourg
Performance sax solo Zug
Animation rue de Neuchâtel
2022
Sunday, May 08
Saturday, May 28
Friday, June 17
Saturday, 25 and Sunday, June 26
Friday, July 01
Saturday, July 02
Saturday, July 30
Sunday, July 31
Wednesday, August 03
Friday, August 19
Friday, 02 and Saturday, September 03
Wednesday, December 09
Juliane Rickenmann Quartet KVO Corcelles
Juliane Rickenmann Quartet Chorus Lausanne
Juliane Rickenmann Quartet Atelier Paul Devins Lausanne
Onirical Blend Jazz Ascona
UIB Jazz Big Band Colombier
UIB Jazz Big Band Braderie Bienne
Juliane Rickenmann Quartet Plage de Colombier
Onirical Blend La Chaux-de-Fonds
Juliane Rickenmann Quartet Bejazz Sommer Bern
UIB Jazz Big Band Bremgarten Bern
Max Jendly Big Band Fribourg
Juliane Rickenmann Quartet Littérature Café Bienne
Concerts
2019
Wednesday, 02 and Thursday, 03 January
Jazz club Havanne Yasek Manzano 4tet
Friday, January 18
Nova Jazz Yverdon J. Rickenmann 4tet
Friday, January 25
Ancienne Poste des planches Yellow note Big Band
Saturday, March 09
J. Rickenmann 4tet Cortagora
Tuesday, 19, Thursday, 21 et Friday, March 22
Max Jendly Big Band Bicubic
Wednesday, March 27
New Sisters Montreux Palace
Friday, March 29
Salsa Elmento Libre Bungalow Bienne
Thursday, April 04
J. Rickenmann solo université Neuchâtel
Saturday, April 06
Max Jendly Big Band Temple du bas
Wednesday, April 10
Johnatan Salui 4tet Bar king
Monday, April 15
New Sisters Montreux Palace
Saturday, April 27
Onirical Blend Chorus Lausanne
Saturday, May 04
Onirical Blend Ancienne Poste des Planches Montreux
Saturday, May 11
J. Rickenmann 4tet Montreux Riviera
Saturday, May 25
Onirical Blend Colombier
Friday, June 07
Casino Neuchâtel Johnatan Salui 4tet
Thursday, June 13
New Sisters Montreux Palace
Saturday, June 15
J. Rickenmann 4tet Faux nez Lausanne
Tuesday, June 18
J. Rickenmann 4tet and Strings Récits de voyage Émission Jazz Lausanne
Friday, July 26
Yellow note Big Band Tramelan
Sunday, July 28
Onirical Blend Lutry
Monday, July 29
UIB Big Band Bienne
Thursday, August 08
Onirical Blend Hors Tribu
Friday, 16, Saturday, 17 and Sunday August 18
Onirical Blend Buskers Neuchâtel
Friday, August 23
UIB Big Band Bellayay
Saturday, August 24
Max Jendly Big Band Villars
Thursday, September 05
New Sisters Boveret
Friday, September 13
J. Rickenmann 4tet and Strings BCN
Wednesday, September 18
Max Jendly Big Band Alambra
Friday, September 20
J. Rickenmann Trio Montreux
Sunday, September 22
Yellow note Bévilard
Friday, September 27
Max Jendly Big Band Gambach
Saturday, September 28
UIB Big Band Evilard
Wednesday, October 16
Max Jendly Big Band Théâtre National Bern
Thursday, October 22
New Sisters Montreux Palace
Saturday, October 26
UIB Big Band Burgdorf
Monday, October 28
New Sisters Montreux Palace
Thursday, November 07
Sax solo Hôtel de Ville Neuchâtel
Tuesday, November 19
New Sisters Montreux Palace
Thursday, November 21
UIB Big Band Rotonde Bienne
Saturday, November 23
Pierre Kuthan et J. Rickenmann Hôtel de Ville Neuchâtel
2020
Saturday, February 08
Max Jendly Big Band Podium de Guin
Saturday, February 15
Yellow note Big Band Ancienne Poste des Planches Montreux
Monday, February 24
J. Rickenmann 4tet and Strings Récits de voyage Théâtre du Pommier Neuchâtel
Saturday, September 12
UIB Morat
Sunday, September 13
Max Jendly Big Band Bulle
2021
Wednesday, June 02
Onirical Blend Plage de Colombier
Thursday, June 03
Quentin Swarez 4tet Annemasse
Wednesday, June 09
Onirical Blend Saint Maurice
Sunday, 19 to Wednesday, July 24
Résidence Onirical Blend
Friday, 24 and Saturday, September 25
Max Jendly Big Band Nuithonie Fribourg
Sunday, September 26
Max Jendly Big Band Theâtre Benno Besson Yverdons les bains
Wednesday, 20 and Thursday, October 21
Max Jendly Big Band Nuithonie Fribourg
Saturday, October 23
Performance sax solo Zug
Saturday, 17 and Sunday, December 18
Animation rue de Neuchâtel
2022
Sunday, May 08
Juliane Rickenmann Quartet KVO Corcelles
Saturday, May 28
Juliane Rickenmann Quartet Chorus Lausanne
Friday, June 17
Juliane Rickenmann Quartet Atelier Paul Devins Lausanne
Saturday, 25 and Sunday, June 26
Onirical Blend Jazz Ascona
Friday, July 01
UIB Jazz Big Band Colombier
Saturday, July 02
UIB Jazz Big Band Braderie Bienne
Saturday, July 30
Juliane Rickenmann Quartet Plage de Colombier
Sunday, July 31
Onirical Blend La Chaux-de-Fonds
Wednesday, August 03
Juliane Rickenmann Quartet Bejazz Sommer Bern
Friday, August 19
UIB Jazz Big Band Bremgarten Bern
Friday, 02 and Saturday, September 03
Max Jendly Big Band Fribourg
Friday, December 09
Juliane Rickenmann Quartet Littérature Café Bienne
Biography
From the early age of 7, she was a self-taught musician who routinely composed on her piano.
At the age of 15 she took formal piano lessons at the EJMA.
When she turned 18, Juliane decided to become more involved by enrolling in a preparatory course at the Conservatoire de jazz in Montreux. She chose the saxophone as her second instrument, after the piano.
She soon decided to devote herself entirely to the saxophone. The sound of Johnny Hodges convinced her to do this. She is forced to postpone her “academic” jazz study for a year . However, the postponement would turn out to be a tremendous positive: it inspired Juliane’s true learning of jazz. Here is what happened:
Juliane decided to put the year she waits at the conservatory to good use by traveling to Australia. She financed this trip by playing in the streets and in the jazz clubs of Melbourne. Following this experience, on the advice of a Japanese jazzman (name?? What did he say to you?), Juliane decided to extend her trip by going to Japan.
At the age of 20, she plays in the clubs of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima during her 18-month stay.
At 22, Juliane moved to New York City. She quickly managed to get engagements in big-time New York jazz clubs. Her name was featured alongside great artists such as Danton Boller, Michael Zismann, Allison Miller, Eric Reeves, Sherly Bailey, Ohad Talmor, Evelyne Blakey or Denis Charles. With Charles, Rickenmann participates in a documentary dedicated to her life titled, “Interrupted Conversation.”
Also during her two-and-a-half-year stay in NYC, she attends a workshop with THE GREAT (or something else?) Barry Harris.
In 1998 Rickenmann returned to Switzerland to complete her professional studies at the Montreux Conservatory. She earned money by playing with with the Dixies Roses, a New Orleans-inspired orchestra, and across Switzerland, most notably with Nicholas Bouloukos, Alain Petitmermet, Jean-Yves Petiot, Lionel Friedli, Patrice Moret, Francesco Miccolis, and many others.
In 2000, Juliane landed a two-year contract at the Holiday Inn in Cheng-Du, China and at the Taj Mahal in Bombay, India with the New York musicians Nicholas Bouloukos, Steve Doyle, and Ian Macdonald. She then spent 2 years playing in Thai jazz clubs. She played with Terry Verge (*Dexter Gordon’s double bassist), Randy Canon, and many other prestigious musicians.
Eight years after leaving for Australia, Juliane decided to return to her home, in Switzerland. Juliane Rickenmann now plays and composes in several formations, mainly with her quartet (The J. Rickenmann Quartet), Stramonium, Onirical Blend, and The New Sisters.
She plays with Francis Colleta, Nick Perrin, Jorge Antoniou, Peter Horisberger, Béatrice Graf, Ademir Candido, Florence Chitacumbi, Jean Lou Treboux, Olivier Magarotto, and various other musicians.
Juliane toured Japan with Hiroshi Tsunoda and Naoto Hajime in November 2009 where she performed at the Blue Note in Kyoto, Le Club Jazz, Sesamo Club, and the Jazz Rag.
In 2011 Juliane released her first album, Yodo Gimi, under the Altrisuoni Label, and in 2014 her second album, “Emei,” under the Unit Record’s Label, with Ornella Ponnaz on piano, Pierre Kuthan on double bass and Giacomo Reggiani on drums.
After two subsequent tours in China, Juliane decided to continue her musical journey with a new formation Juliane Rickenmann 4tet, composed of Andrea Esperti, Emanuel Schnyder, and Luigi Galati.
In 2018 Juliane Rickenmann 4tet released their 3rd album, “Le Secret,” under the QFTF label.
In September 2019, a carte blanche was offered to the bands by the music society of Neuchâtel for a show in September at the Temple du bas. She created Récits de Voyage with a Quatuor Strings and two comedian.
Today they play with the Max Jendly Big Band, Onirical Blend and conduct the Yellow Note Big Band and the UIB Jazz orchestra.
Biography
From the early age of 7, she was a self-taught musician who routinely composed on her piano.
At the age of 15 she took formal piano lessons at the EJMA.
When she turned 18, Juliane decided to become more involved by enrolling in a preparatory course at the Conservatoire de jazz in Montreux. She chose the saxophone as her second instrument, after the piano.
She soon decided to devote herself entirely to the saxophone. The sound of Johnny Hodges convinced her to do this. She is forced to postpone her “academic” jazz study for a year . However, the postponement would turn out to be a tremendous positive: it inspired Juliane’s true learning of jazz. Here is what happened:
Juliane decided to put the year she waits at the conservatory to good use by traveling to Australia. She financed this trip by playing in the streets and in the jazz clubs of Melbourne. Following this experience, on the advice of a Japanese jazzman (name?? What did he say to you?), Juliane decided to extend her trip by going to Japan.
At the age of 20, she plays in the clubs of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima during her 18-month stay.
At 22, Juliane moved to New York City. She quickly managed to get engagements in big-time New York jazz clubs. Her name was featured alongside great artists such as Danton Boller, Michael Zismann, Allison Miller, Eric Reeves, Sherly Bailey, Ohad Talmor, Evelyne Blakey or Denis Charles. With Charles, Rickenmann participates in a documentary dedicated to her life titled, “Interrupted Conversation.”
Also during her two-and-a-half-year stay in NYC, she attends a workshop with THE GREAT (or something else?) Barry Harris.
In 1998 Rickenmann returned to Switzerland to complete her professional studies at the Montreux Conservatory. She earned money by playing with with the Dixies Roses, a New Orleans-inspired orchestra, and across Switzerland, most notably with Nicholas Bouloukos, Alain Petitmermet, Jean-Yves Petiot, Lionel Friedli, Patrice Moret, Francesco Miccolis, and many others.
In 2000, Juliane landed a two-year contract at the Holiday Inn in Cheng-Du, China and at the Taj Mahal in Bombay, India with the New York musicians Nicholas Bouloukos, Steve Doyle, and Ian Macdonald. She then spent 2 years playing in Thai jazz clubs. She played with Terry Verge (*Dexter Gordon’s double bassist), Randy Canon, and many other prestigious musicians.
Eight years after leaving for Australia, Juliane decided to return to her home, in Switzerland. Juliane Rickenmann now plays and composes in several formations, mainly with her quartet (The J. Rickenmann Quartet), Stramonium, Onirical Blend, and The New Sisters.
She plays with Francis Colleta, Nick Perrin, Jorge Antoniou, Peter Horisberger, Béatrice Graf, Ademir Candido, Florence Chitacumbi, Jean Lou Treboux, Olivier Magarotto, and various other musicians.
Juliane toured Japan with Hiroshi Tsunoda and Naoto Hajime in November 2009 where she performed at the Blue Note in Kyoto, Le Club Jazz, Sesamo Club, and the Jazz Rag.
In 2011 Juliane released her first album, Yodo Gimi, under the Altrisuoni Label, and in 2014 her second album, “Emei,” under the Unit Record’s Label, with Ornella Ponnaz on piano, Pierre Kuthan on double bass and Giacomo Reggiani on drums.
After two subsequent tours in China, Juliane decided to continue her musical journey with a new formation Juliane Rickenmann 4tet, composed of Andrea Esperti, Emanuel Schnyder, and Luigi Galati.
In 2018 Juliane Rickenmann 4tet released their 3rd album, “Le Secret,” under the QFTF label.
In September 2019, a carte blanche was offered to the bands by the music society of Neuchâtel for a show in September at the Temple du bas. She created Récits de Voyage with a Quatuor Strings and two comedian.
Today they play with the Max Jendly Big Band, Onirical Blend and conduct the Yellow Note Big Band and the UIB Jazz orchestra.
Contact
JULIANE RICKENMANN
Rue du Rocher 11
2000 Neuchâtel
Switzerland
+41 (0)78 888 26 28
Contact
JULIANE RICKENMANN
Rue du Rocher 11
2000 Neuchâtel
Switzerland
+41 (0)78 888 26 28
Contact
JULIANE RICKENMANN
Rue du Rocher 11
2000 Neuchâtel
Switzerland
+41 (0)78 888 26 28
