His solo project SWIMS debuted with a first EP in October 2017 on Susan Records. He has performed SWIMS at La Cigale (Paris), Berghain Kantine in Berlin, Label Suisse Festival or Montreux Jazz Festival to name just a few. Since June 2020, he released his first vinyl EP, published by Mouthwatering Records, followed by a series of singles throughout the year and two full EPs featuring Taut. One of their latest track was named “Best Swiss Electronic Track of 2021” by SRF3 and is often featured on BBC Radio 6. 

 

On the side of his work as a leader, with Melismetiq, SWIMS or his trio (with which he won the ZKB Jazzpreis 2019 at Moods in Zürich), Arthur is an active sideman performing in a variety of styles. He has been seen on stage with many leading figures on the contemporary scene.

 

As a composer, he has written for orchestra, string quartets, chamber ensemble, big bands and small ensembles.

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Furthermore, Arthur holds a position as member of faculty at the ZHDK (Zürich University for the Arts).

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Arthur graduated from the New School for Jazz in New York City in 2013 where he studied with Mark Guiliana, Kirk Nurock and many others. His studies were made possible by the Leenaards Foundation grant. 

 

He lives today in Zürich.

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