Jacques Widmer
Percussion | German speaking part of SwitzerlandOffer
Since 1975 with Hot Xottnix (rock’n’roll etc.)
Since 1999 collaboration with the dancer Michal Berger
Since 2006 collaboration with Ortrud Gysi (readings with drums)
Since 2014 Pat & Les Trucs de Jazz
Since 2013 Two drummers in the kitchen with Rolf Richner
Since 2015 with Streetcombo
Since 2017 Duo with Markus Stauss
Jacques Widmer, Argovia
Instrument: Percussion
Phone: +41 (0)76 321 73 10
E-Mail: Send e-mail
Website: www.jacqueswidmer.ch
About me
Has played percussion since 1970, initially in various rock and jazz groups. Subsequently more improvised music, new electronic music and interdisciplinary activities with other media such as literature, film, dance, theatre, video, visual arts. Active in improvisation groups, as a soloist, oldies groups, theatre and dance projects, readings, percussion groups, symphony orchestra, etc.
Concert activity at home and abroad.
Teaches at the music schools of Aarau and Entfelden.
1983 teaching diploma for rhythmics and 1986 teaching diploma for percussion at the Zurich Conservatory. 1987 and 1996 work grants from the Canton of Aargau. 1991 – 1996 President of the Musicians Cooperative Switzerland, (today SMS Swiss Music Syndicate).