JFB: Marquis Hill – Composers Collective Lukáš Oravec Quintet feat Jure Pukl

Marquis Hill's music is sophisticated, deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, but at the same time he constantly seeks new connections with hip hop, R&B and soul. He was born in 1987 in Chicago, one of the main centers of the music world - electric blues was born here, played a key role in classical and modern jazz and has a strong hip hop and electronic scene. Lukáš Oravec is a Slovak trumpeter, composer, arranger and teacher, who is one of the most prominent figures in the Central European jazz scene. He is known for his goal-oriented approach, penetrating tone and technical skill. He leads several of his own projects and is one of the most active jazzmen in our region. His quintet is usually made up of top Slovak and Czech jazz musicians who are able to interpret Oravec's compositions with the appropriate dynamics and sensitivity. He often invites foreign guests to his bands to raise the interpretation of his original compositions to a world level.