Christoph  Irniger
Saxophone, Composition & Bandleader

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I am very happy to inform you about the release of the fifth recording of my band Pilgrim. The album "Ghost Cat" is released today on Intakt Records and is available now for purchase, download or streaming on your favorite platforms here!

I'm especially excited about this album as it marks the band's tenth anniversary and am incredibly grateful for everyone's energy and support and I want to thank for the dedication and spirit of everybody involved in this project!

The release of "Ghost Cat" is getting closer and closer. Attached is the album teaser, which premieres today on Youtube. The clip contains excerpts from three songs that will be featured on the album, which will be released on January 20, 2023 by Intakt Records.

Video by Nicolas Bachmann & Marco Leoni!

Stream, download or pre-order CD here!

I'm super excited to announce to you today, after such a long time since the last recording, the first single "Marvel" from Pilgrim's new album!

The track is inspired by the compositions of Paul Motian. It opens the recording and describes a sense of childlike wonder. 

The full album "Ghost Cat" will be released on January 20, 2023 on Intakt Records. The first single and CD pre-order are available now on my website and all digital platforms here! 

Attached is the video of the single. Thanks for sharing and liking!

The album with the Swiss Jazz Orchestra is here! I can hardly believe it myself. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that I would ever release my own big band album, so I am especially happy and incredibly grateful for the energy and support of everyone involved.

"The Music of Pilgrim" contains mostly arrangements of my quintet, which were recorded live at last year's Unerhört! Festival and is now available on NWOG Records for purchase, download or streaming on your favorite platforms here!

Today is the release of the first single „Back in the Game“ of my project with the Swiss Jazz Orchestra. Really happy to share this with you!

„The Music of Pilgrim“ will be released on October 21. The first single and CD pre-order are now available here!

Thanks for the dedication and spirit of everybody involved in this project! Swiss Jazz Orchestra NWOG Records SRF Kultur