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Zmena termínu!!! / JazzFest 2026 - Herak/Bulatkin Quartet (SK,NL,BG) - Koncert
Date change!!! / JazzFest 2026 - Herak/Bulatkin Quartet (SK,NL,BG) - Concert
Event by: JazzFest SK
Location: Gagarinova 1 Trenčín lekár, Gagarinova 1, Trenčín
Topics: Jazz
About event
MIRO HERAK – vibraphone
DANIEL BULATKIN – piano, keys, samples
JOHANNES FEND – ac. bass
MARTIN HAFIZI – drums
The music of this group reflects the common Central European roots of both leaders. It is strongly influenced by Slavic and Romani folklore traditions, as well as impressionist classical music and Balkan rhythms. Compositions by Herak and Bulatkin combine wild rhythms, rich soundscapes and powerful, memorable melodies. All this, combined with the distinctive sound of the vibraphone, delicate electronics and the use of advanced techniques on the double bass, makes this group one of the most exciting new projects on the European jazz scene. the prestigious Jarasum Jazz Festival in South Korea. The group's single "The Simple Things" with guest saxophone master Seamus Blak won the OSA award for "Best Czech Jazz Composition of 2024". At the beginning of 2025, the band finished their successful tour of Great Britain, during which they also performed at the famous PizzaExpress club in London.
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The music of this group reflects the shared Central European roots of both leaders. It is strongly influenced by Slavic and Gypsy folklore, as well as impressionist classical music and rhythms from the Balkans. Compositions by Herak and Bulatkin blend wild rhythms, lush soundscapes and strong memorable melodies. All this combined with the particular sound of the vibraphone, light electronics and the use of extended techniques on the double bass, makes this group one of the most interesting new acts on the European jazz scene. The project has been selected as ambassadors of Czech jazz for the "Year of Czech Music" in 2024, during which the band performed on big stages all over the world, including festivals in Tbilisi, Budapest, Jerusalem, even at the prestigious Jarasum Jazz Festival in South Korea. The group's single "The Simple Things" featuring master saxophonist Seamus Blake, earned the OSA award for "Best Czech Jazz Composition of 2024". At the beginning of 2025 the band finished their successful UK tour during which they also performed at the famous PizzaExpress club in London.
DANIEL BULATKIN – piano, keys, samples
JOHANNES FEND – ac. bass
MARTIN HAFIZI – drums
The music of this group reflects the common Central European roots of both leaders. It is strongly influenced by Slavic and Romani folklore traditions, as well as impressionist classical music and Balkan rhythms. Compositions by Herak and Bulatkin combine wild rhythms, rich soundscapes and powerful, memorable melodies. All this, combined with the distinctive sound of the vibraphone, delicate electronics and the use of advanced techniques on the double bass, makes this group one of the most exciting new projects on the European jazz scene. the prestigious Jarasum Jazz Festival in South Korea. The group's single "The Simple Things" with guest saxophone master Seamus Blak won the OSA award for "Best Czech Jazz Composition of 2024". At the beginning of 2025, the band finished their successful tour of Great Britain, during which they also performed at the famous PizzaExpress club in London.
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The music of this group reflects the shared Central European roots of both leaders. It is strongly influenced by Slavic and Gypsy folklore, as well as impressionist classical music and rhythms from the Balkans. Compositions by Herak and Bulatkin blend wild rhythms, lush soundscapes and strong memorable melodies. All this combined with the particular sound of the vibraphone, light electronics and the use of extended techniques on the double bass, makes this group one of the most interesting new acts on the European jazz scene. The project has been selected as ambassadors of Czech jazz for the "Year of Czech Music" in 2024, during which the band performed on big stages all over the world, including festivals in Tbilisi, Budapest, Jerusalem, even at the prestigious Jarasum Jazz Festival in South Korea. The group's single "The Simple Things" featuring master saxophonist Seamus Blake, earned the OSA award for "Best Czech Jazz Composition of 2024". At the beginning of 2025 the band finished their successful UK tour during which they also performed at the famous PizzaExpress club in London.