Who is Kalabrese?
Kalabrese is the stage name of Sacha Winkler, a Swiss DJ, producer, musician, drummer and promoter, and a well-known figure in Zurich’s nightlife. Co-owner and resident of the club Zukunft, he also runs the label Rumpelmusig, long operated in partnership with the German label Compost. His music sits at the crossroads of house, disco, funk and live instrumentation, with a strong taste for humour and experimentation. He released his first records in the early 2000s, followed by the albums Rumpelzirkus (2007) and Independent Dancer (2013), the latter remixed by artists including Matthew Herbert, Acid Pauli and Âme’s Frank Wiedemann. The two-part Let Love Rumpel followed in 2021 and 2022. He performs both as a DJ and with his live band, the Rumpelorchestra.
Kalabrese’s hit songs
With warm grooves, a distinctive voice and inventive arrangements, Kalabrese’s tracks have an identity all their own. Some of his most-streamed tracks include:
- Kafi Lied (with Palinstar)
- Purple Rose
- Fresh and Foolish (with Palinstar)
- Is This
- Independent Dancer
- Stone on Your Back – Frank Wiedemann Remix
- Wanzka
- Last Drive (with Lapcat)
- Let the Good Times Roll (with A.C. Kupper)
His music combines club energy with the freedom of a live band.
Kalabrese live
Whether DJing or playing with his band, Kalabrese delivers warm sets full of surprises, moving between house, disco and organic grooves. To see him on stage, book your Kalabrese tickets on iTicket.MA.
