8 octopi

New Jazz Songs

new album "Frail Boat"

A new, multi-layered jazz song collection from an unusually configured quartet. Original pieces for voice, flute, piano and bass – rich yet easily accessible.

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Two Wheels (2026)

One Wheel or Two Wheels? A Wild ride or a gentle glide through life? Two whells is an ode to cycling.

new 8 octopi live video

In spring 2025, 8 octopi performed at the Elbphilharmonie Jazzcafé, Kloster Dornach and Klavierwerkstatt Liestal, among others. Some highlights can be seen in our live video:

Warm Smiles (2024)

"Warm Smiles", the new single by 8 octopi featuring vocalist Patricija Skof, has been released on Berthold Records!

Strong melodies, virtuoso solos and poetic lyrics – that is the musical world of 8 octopi, the band led by composer and flutist Ben Zahler. Now featuring vocalist Patricija Skof along with Iannis Obiols (piano) and Ilya Alabuzhev (double bass), they guarantee musical interplay at the highest level and plenty of energy and groove.

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QUIETLY COLD (2018)

Isabelle Ritter's voice is superb!
JAZZthing Nov. 2018

The first flute notes convinced me of the project
Jodok Hess, Swiss Radio SRF 2

They still exist, these songs that seem to embrace you with their pure beauty.
Best Songs 2018: Der Bund / Tages-Anzeiger

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