Beat Kaestli is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, arranger and producer. In 1993 he moved to New York City and was awarded a scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music. While honing his craft alongside noteworthy Jazz performers, such as Jane Monheit, Jason Moran and Stefon Harris, he immersed himself in Manhattan’s fiercely competitive music scene, emerging as a seasoned performer. He now appears in clubs such as The Blue Note, Birdland, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), The Jazz Standard and The Stone, performing with Jazz greats, like Esperanza Spalding, Jon Hendricks, Gregoire Maret, Joel Frahm, Billy Drummond, Magos Herrera and Hendrik Meurkens. In 2005, Beat was the chosen vocalist for the Glenn Miller Orchestra, thrilling audiences in concert halls across the USA. Since the release of his acclaimed CD “Happy, Sad and Satisfied” in 2006, he’s been touring the world extensively with his own projects, showcasing his music in renowned clubs and at festivals across the US, Canada, Europe, Mexico and Central and South America. In 2007 he earned the Ella Fitzgerald Foundation Scholarship to complete his Masters Degree at the Aaron Copland School of Music, followed by the release of his European song tribute "Far From Home" (B+B Productions) in 2009. 2010 was highlighted by his major Jazz label debut "Invitation" (Chesky), a eclectic array of American Standards, which lead to a 12 month CD feature on Swiss Airlines in 2011, tours in the US, Canada, Costa Rica, Europe, Mexico and Brazil. Both his CDs “Far From Home” and “Invitation” were included in the official 2010 GRAMMY Selection for “Best Jazz Vocal Album”. March 2014 marked the release of Kaestli’s fifth CD, the French tribute “Collage” (Unit Records), as he continues his international touring with festivals in Brazil, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Africa, Asia and Australia and shows in Chile and Europe throughout 2015. His first Live CD "Live in Europe" is scheduled for a physical release in spring 2016 followed by a release tour in Europe and USA.

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"Kaestli achieves much the same spellbinding effect as José James on For All We Know”
—JazzTimes Magazine

 

"His distinct principle of sparseness sets him apart from the rest. A deeply felt Mood Album.”
Jazzthing, Germany

 

"Intimacy and inspiration"
—Neue Zuercher Zeitung, Switzerland

 

"A likably suave jazz singer... a persuasive new album”
New York Times

 

“One of the most important artists today.”
La Jornada, Jalisco, Mexico

 

"The magnetic and exciting musicianship of Beat Kaestli who is simply
one of the most exciting jazz vocalists around.”
amazon.com

 

Kaestli introduces things with an angular original, intelligently designed and tuneful.
He finds a tense balance between innocent sweetness
and the erotic that makes this reimagining achingly compelling.
AllAboutJazz

 

If Astrud Gilberto has a male counterpart, it's Beat Kaestli, a sublimely mellifluous singer
 whose work is smooth as satin, slow, easy, and savory.
—Acoustic Music

 

A tasty mix throughout, wannabes should note there was a lot of dues paying to get Kaestli
to this point and it’s what you have to do if you want to make it
and make it right.  A winner throughout. 
—Midwest Record

 

Kaestli is an intriguing talent with a unique vision. 
—JazzHistoryOnLine

 

January

 

January 28, 2016, New York, USA

Club Bonafide with Clarice Assad

 

February

 

February 28, 2016, New York, USA

Vocal Jazz Jam Series @ RueB

 

March

 

March 11 & 12, 2016, Morocco Francophonie

Club Pietri, Rabat

 

March 14, 2016, Morocco Francophonie

Opening Concert Francophonie, Rabat

 

March 18-22, 2016, Francophonie India

Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata

 

March 31, 2016, San Francisco, USA

Alliance Francaise, San Francisco

 

April

 

European CD Release Tour 2016

 

April 11, 2016, Switzerland

Cantinetta Bindella, Solothurn

 

April 12, 2016, Switzerland

Reberhaus, Bolligen

 

April 13, 2016, Germany

Le Pirate, Rosenheim

 

April 14, 2016, Austria

GH zur Bums'n, Schaerding

 

April 15, 2016, Germany

Jazz Club, Biberach

 

April 16, 2016, Germany

Incontri, Rohrbach

 

April 20, 2016, Berlin, Germany

ZigZag w/ Alexa Rodrian & Esther Kaiser

 

April 25, 2016, New York, USA

Zinc with The Chile Connection

special guest Camila Meza

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May

 

May 02, 2016, New York, USA

Bar Next Door with  The Chile Connection

 

May 04, 2016, New York, USA

Friars Club with Marcus Goldhaber

 

May 27, 2016, Greece

Jazzfestival, Athens

 

May 29, 2016, Greece

Jazzfestival, Preveza

 

June

 

June 23rd, 2016, Brooklyn, USA

Under the Arc "Rock my R&B"

 

July

 

August

 

August 18th, 2016, New York, USA

Birdland New York CD Release Show "Live in Europe"

 

September

 

Costa Rica (tbc)

 

October

 

Jazzmandu 2016, Nepal (tbc)

 

November

 

Argentina and Chile Tour 2016 (details tba)

 

European Fall Tour 2016


November 17, 2016, Switzerland

Jazzorama, Uster

 

November 18, 2016, Germany

Kuenstlerhaus, Munich

 

December

 

 

 

 

 

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