Kinimode

Dominik Flückiger’s band “Kinimode” treats its audiences to a music that ranges from sentimental folk ballads to funky jazz fusion and covers a broad musical spectrum. Deeply rooted in the composer’s imagination, Flückiger’s pieces are a musical adventure opening up new horizons. With his distinctive compositions and arrangements, Flückiger invites us to discover a sound-world inspired by the variety of music itself. Its energy and rhythm electrify us, while in its calm moments it captures our full attention.

What’s the secret to Kinimode? It offers a unique line-up of top-class musicians whose virtuoso skills enable them to make a wholly individual sound: every note, every groove, every chord tells its own story. Flückiger is an innovative, versatile musician who elicits cool sounds from his schwyzerörgeli, and whose compositions build bridges between folk music and other genres. Tinkering with melodies and arrangements has always been a passion of his. Besides innumerable ländler pieces, Flückiger is often writing works for all manner of ensembles. He honed his craft during his studies at Lucerne School of Music, where he specialised in composition. Since then, he has fulfilled various commissions. Whether for chamber ensemble, symphony orchestra or folk music bands: his musical signature is always recognisable.

This versatility is also reflected in the band’s current line-up. There’s Pirmin Huber – an exceptional double-bass player on the Swiss folk music and jazz scenes. Lukas Gernet is a renowned pianist who performs at home and abroad with assorted ensembles, and here enchants us with his beautiful harmonies. Christian Zünd has already played in just about every musical genre possible, and he here provides the rhythm and the groove. Dave Hasler is on guitar, while Mario Alonso on saxophone brings with him influences from Peru and Brazil. Together with this high-calibre band, Dominik Flückiger is treading new musical paths while always remaining true to himself and his roots. As the saying goes: sometimes you only have to change direction to stay in fashion – thus “Dominik” read backwards becomes “Kinimod(e)” …