Concert, music, Jazz / Blues

“Would it be possible to speak of a new all-star trio of Austrian jazz? The maturity and compactness of the compositions that are celebrated with such relish by Haezz convey the image of seasoned, veteran musicians, devoid of any demonstrative attitude and who know what they are doing.

“This is our musical offering for a utopian, inclusive society, using a new, free, imaginary language unlimited by origin or cultural boundaries: Anthem for No Man’s Land. Our album title is inspired by our efforts to make art that can see beyond territorial thinking, beyond borders and beyond egoism.

Featuring:
Ági Szalóki - vocals
János Ávéd - saxophone
István Tóth - guitar

The five musicians who make up the quintet are perhaps most united by their sensitivity towards quality. Having explored the myriad shades of jazz and classical music, the need to develop their own language and their own sound becomes the most important common aim in this formation.

From dreamer to magician: Wolfgang Haffner, “best” (Die Welt), “coolest” (ARD ttt), even “most important drummer of his generation” (SZ), is going on tour with his Wolfgang Haffner Trio, following the success of his “Dream Band” and his “Magic Band”. The accompanying album is entitled “Life Rhythm”, which was released in fall 2024.

Mindaugas Stumbras is a Lithuanian guitarist and composer based in Vilnius, Lithuania. His music is very dynamic, colourful and versatile. Beautiful and picturesque compositions are influenced by the broad European jazz scene, American jazz tradition, Lithuanian folk music and Scandinavian improvisational music scene.

Featuring:
Nani Vazana - vocals, trombone, piano, compositions
Martin Pridal - guitar
Leonardo Barbosa - drums

Featuring:
Ratko Zjaca - guitar
Nick McGuire - double bass
Joze Zadravec - drums

Springing off a sound reminiscent of acoustic piano trios of the 50s and 60s, Oùat explores the memory and perspectives of hand crafted, collective, music making. Jazz in its most open operative meaning, in which improvisation is a real necessity, stimulates the trio to confront and investigate our times of sounds and movements.

The band represents a unique musical direction, radically different from the world of traditional mainstream jazz. Their musical palette embraces a wider spectrum, fusing elements of jazz, rock, indie and electronic music. Niki as a songwriter uses the band to realise her own musical vision encompassing personal experiences, emotions and deeper contents.

The Modern Art Orchestra's À la MAO... series aims to present compositions and adaptations, sometimes originals, by members of the orchestra in a new context.

Featuring:
Bálint Gyémánt - guitar
Krisztián Oláh - piano

Featuring:
Attila Gyárfás - drums
Ernő Hock - double bass
Máté Pozsár - piano

Featuring:
Miquèu Montanaro - accordion
Ádám Móser Ádám - accordion

Featuring:
Sanem Kalfa - vocals, electronics
Joachim Badenhorst - clarinet, electronics
George Dimitriu - guitar, viola

Featuring:
Fulco Ottervanger - piano, keyboards
Lieven Van Pée - double bass
Simon Segers - drums

The Modern Art Orchestra's À la MAO... series aims to present compositions and adaptations, sometimes originals, by members of the orchestra in a new context.

Miklós Lukács - cimbalom