Bonzzaj Recordings

10 years ago Bonzzaj was born in a small city called Leuk embedded in the Swiss canton of Valais, a stone’s throw away from Ticino and Italy, a place distinguishing itself through excellent wines, rugged mountains, much sun, and some sort of desert-like loneliness. A bunch of people started organizing concerts and parties in special locations like the beautiful castle of Leuk in Valais. The success of the Bonzzaj nights was great and a strong company of people (DJs, producers, music lovers) was growing up. Later, Bonzzaj started hosting a radio show on Radio Rabe in Berne and started the club nights "Play more Jazz" at Sous-Soul and "NEAT" at Formbar in Berne. In Basel, they are responsible for the "Bon Voyage sessions" at the Cargo Bar. Over the years there have been many guests like Earl Zinger, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Dimlite, Titonton Duvante, Mike Huckaby, Basic Soul Unit, Mono/Poly, Clara Hill, etc. In 2006 they started their own label, Bonzzaj Recordings, and built a platform for young talented producers. The past few years saw various releases, mostly 12”s, from artists all over the world in all different genres and directions. What they all seem to have in common is an electronic groove that is almost impossible to convey with words, but has been. The label has grown stronger with releases by locals such as their warhorse Nemoy, Echo Skill Hifi, Soul Sociedad, Jagged, Filewile as well as releases by international artists such as Creative Swing Alliance, Sam Irl & Dorian Concept, Kid Swing, Side Hustle. The music of Bonzzaj Recordings is different and open-minded.