Irène Schweizer

1941–2024 (age 83)

Biography

Irène Schweizer was an internationally revered pianist who merged jazz improvisation with a fierce sense of independence, gaining acolytes across continents while remaining deeply rooted in Switzerland. Her daring performances and collaborations testified to a life lived on the edge of possibility, always seeking new dialogues between sound, politics and conscience.

Her warmth, humor and unwavering support for women in music made her a guiding star, and her presence lingers in the hushed paths of Cemetery Sihlfeld and beyond, where her influence continues to inspire fearless creativity.

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