With her jazz quartet ITAKIRY, German-Swiss singer Chiara Schönfeld tells mystical stories about nature and the human condition. The band’s name, derived from Schönfeld’s third first name and meaning "water that flows from rocks", embodies their musical essence. Like spring water gently carving its way to the surface, Schönfeld’s clear voice weaves through the soundscape. With Mischa Maurer on piano, Rafael Jerjen on bass, and Maris Egli on drums, the quartet creates subtle grooves and visual soundscapes that blur the lines between composition and improvisation. An interplay between fragility, vulnerability, and urgency gives rise to a peaceful, melancholy space where the listener can unwind and be one with the world.
 

After releasing the singleUnknown Desireand the EP Shadows of Ourselvesat the start of 2021, ITAKIRY went on to release its debut album ITAKIRY  in September 2022 on SONNA Records. The band is currently working on a new EP.