Cellist and singer Dorota Barová, a two-time nominee for the 2025 Anděl Awards, will perform in an exclusive lineup to present her most intimate album, accompanied by guests you would not normally see together on the same stage.
The contemporary Chicago jazz scene is regarded as one of the most vibrant and progressive jazz hubs of our time. It is from this fertile environment that an extraordinary talent has emerged: the multi-talented saxophonist, composer, educator, and activist Isaiah Collier.
Jiří Kotača & Alf Carlsson—a recent Anděl Award winner—is a collaborative quartet featuring Swedish guitarist Alf Carlsson and Czech trumpeter Jiří Kotača. These two acclaimed musicians were brought together by their studies in Rotterdam, Netherlands; a planned trip by Alf to the Czech Republic—following their return to their respective home countries—evolved into a short tour and, eventually, a full-fledged band. In 2024, the quartet released their highly acclaimed second album, *Our Stories*.
As leading music journalist Milan Bátor writes: "This record meets the highest global standards of a dynamic approach to jazz." Their music blends everything they love: influences of lyrical Scandinavian music and modern jazz mixed with a touch of R&B, hip-hop, pop, and rock. All of this, underscored by live electronics, creates the band's unique sound—one that emphasizes sonic diversity and strong melodies. Alf Carlsson has composed music for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, while Jiří Kotača is a recipient of the Anděl Award and the Czech Jazz Harvest (*Česká jazzová sklizeň*) award. The co-leaders are joined by two of the most sought-after Slovak jazz musicians of the younger generation: Peter Korman on double bass/bass guitar and Kristián Kuruc on drums. The band has performed dozens of concerts at jazz festivals and clubs across Egypt, Taiwan, Sweden, Bulgaria, Austria, Italy, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
Vocalist Dan Bárta and double bassist Robert Balzar rarely perform in the minimalist duo format, and their collaboration at this UNESCO-listed architectural gem promises a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Vocalist Dan Bárta and double bassist Robert Balzar rarely perform in the minimalist duo format, and their collaboration at this UNESCO-listed architectural gem promises a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Sachal Vasandani is considered one of the most distinctive jazz vocalists of his generation. In his performances, the jazz tradition comes alive with a fresh, soulful sound, appealing not only to purist fans of the genre but also to lovers of modern songwriting.
Although two prominent figures of the contemporary Czech scene—vocalist Marta Kloučková and guitarist David Dorůžka—have frequently collaborated on stage and in the studio (such as within the singer’s established quintet), their current project marks a significant turning point.
A modern jazz trio bringing together three distinctive figures from today’s music scene. Louis Cole has joined forces with saxophonist and composer David Binney and bassist Pera Krstajic. The result is a project that blends modern jazz improvisation with a powerful rhythm section, a contemporary sound, and an energy that transcends the boundaries of traditional jazz.
A modern jazz duo bringing together two distinctive figures from today’s music scene. Louis Cole has joined forces with saxophonist and composer David Binney. The result is a project that blends modern jazz improvisation with a strong rhythmic drive, a contemporary sound, and an energy that transcends the boundaries of traditional jazz.
Two things are absolutely fundamental about Tigran Hamasyan. He managed to organically infuse jazz with a highly distinctive musical expression possessing an Armenian soul—and he achieved this at a very young age.
London-based producer, pianist, and composer Alfa Mist is a standout figure on the contemporary British nu-jazz scene; his work perfectly embodies the fusion of modern urban culture with deep musical tradition. His musical roots were shaped by hip-hop, dark melancholic beats, and a fascination with sampling. It was his desire to fully grasp the complex harmonic structures of the tracks he was chopping up and sampling that ultimately led him to the piano. He thus evolved from a producer into a visionary artist who found absolute creative freedom in jazz.
