Recognized as a great visionary force in Swiss adventurous jazz, Swiss drummer Manuel Pasquinelli’s AKKU Quintet have been consistently pushing boundaries and exploring uncharted sonic territories since their conception in 2010. 

Inspired by minimalist jazz with a post-punk touch, the group has been stylistically compared to the likes of King Crimson, Nik Bӓrtsch’s Ronin, Nils Frahm and Steve Reich. Pasquinelli’s compositions celebrate the pleasure of repetition, skillfully weaving complex metric ideas with cyclical rhythmic cells reminiscent of electronic music.

May 13, 2026: Nardis – Kashiwa
May 14, 2026: Candy – Inage
May 15, 2026: Haretara Sorani Mame Maite – Daikanyama, Tokyo
May 16, 2026: Airegin – Yokohama
May 17, 2026: Jazz Flash – Niigata