Samuel Leipold

Samuel Leipold is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Music (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts), specializing in Jazz Guitar and Free Improvisation. He holds a Lecturer position within the Institute of Jazz and Folk Music. His research and artistic work focus on avant-garde jazz, contemporary classical influences, and experimental improvisation techniques.

Leipold’s discography includes acclaimed albums such as Ostro (2023) and Viscosity (2021), praised for their innovative fusion of jazz, chamber music, and free improvisation. He is a member of the Swiss Jazz Orchestra and collaborates with artists like Jürg Bucher and Luca Lo Bianco. His work has been recognized, including a longlist for the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik (2021).

He actively performs in Switzerland and internationally, blending classical composition techniques with jazz spontaneity. His teaching emphasizes artistic identity and personal expression in music.