Sastrugi

Sastrugi embody a fascinating paradox: in the midst of the ferocity of its environment, they rise in graceful form. Their forms are fleeting, constantly changing in the game of light and shadow. And yet they defy all intuition by forming across the prevailing wind. A challenge for those who try to cross them!

Just like these impressive snow formations, music is created here. A constantly forming jazz, like snow on the way into the valley – exploring in a playful way: electroacoustic worlds from groove to chaos!

Featuring: Valentin Melvin (Hammond) and Rich Harpur (G, Electronics)

Tobias Haug Stringtet

Founded in 2025, Tobias Haug combines ten young musicians in an extraordinary line-up of strings, woodwinds and rhythm section. The repertoire includes original compositions and jazz standards, inspired by Broadway sounds and improvisational freedom.
I am active as a sideman on the drums and form the rhythmic structure and the ensemble’s groove.

Ridge Lines

Ridge Lines is my current master’s project, in which I present my own compositions as a drummer, composer and bandleader. The acoustic-electric quartet combines clear song structures with improvisational openness and oscillates between energy, space and introspection.

The music is inspired by my personal experiences in nature – mountaineering, hiking, ski touring or cycling – and at the same time deals with topics such as vulnerability and limited access to freedom and movement that people experience due to physical or mental disabilities.

The quartet consists of drums, piano/synthesizer, e- or double bass and electric guitar.