Concert, music, Jazz / Blues

Saxophonist-composer Kristóf Bacsó occasionally extends his musical horizon with guest musicians, as was the case when he recorded an album with bassist Lionel Loueke (Pannon Blue), creating a kind of fusion of Hungarian-focused contemporary jazz and West African-influenced improvisational music, and then, with his own band, Kristóf Bacsó Triad, he recorded another album together with guest bassist Daniele Camarda (Imaginary Faces).

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.

The core line-up of Amsterdam-based Spinifex is a sextet. The band is named after a resilient Australian species of grass, and may at first sound like a blend of free jazz, punk rock and other typically Western contemporary music.

Emmeluth’s Amoeba is about curiosity, playfulness and joy. It’s about creating a space where coming together and sharing a moment is central.

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.

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

“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:
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.

“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.

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

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.