JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

The Jazz Four Continents Festival offered over 40 international concerts, a significant part of which completely filled the Jazz Dock. Legendary bassist Dave Holland, trumpeter Erik Truffaz, singer Lizz Wright and guitarist Bill Frisell were among the main stars in 2023.

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Festival program

Tu 24. 01. from 20:00

Will Johns Trio (UK/CZ)
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

blues – rock

Will Johns is an English blues rock singer and guitarist. Leading the Will Johns Band, he has performed with renowned artists such as Joe Strummer,... ...

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Mo 13. 02. from 20:00

Antonio Faraò Trio
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

contemporary jazz

Originally from Rome (Class of 1965), Faraò’s musical sensibility, together with a remarkable knack for melodic improvisation, have contributed to... ...

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We 01. 03. from 20:00

Scott Henderson Trio (USA)
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

fusion - jazz - blues

SOLD OUT! Scott Henderson is one of the most important guitarists in jazz of the last 40 years. Since the years of Tribal Tech to successful albums... ...

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We 08. 03. from 20:00

Dave Holland Trio with Kevin Eubanks & Eric Harland
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

modern jazz

SOLD OUT! Dave Holland is a renowned bassist, composer and bandleader whose passion for musical expression of all styles and dedication to creating... ...

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Su 12. 03. from 20:00

Luboš Soukup & Christian Pabst
Levitas
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

contemporary jazz

Connected by more than 10 years of musical history and companionship, renowned German pianist Christian Pabst and prolific Czech saxophonist Lubos... ...

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Mo 13. 03. from 20:00

Chris Potter Quartet
ft.Edward Simon, Scott Colley and Nasheet Waits
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

postmodern jazz

SOLD OUT! A world-class soloist, accomplished composer, and formidable bandleader, Grammy® Award-nominated saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as... ...

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Fr 24. 03. from 19:00

Noble–Slavík–Clarvis (UK/CZ)
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

contemporary jazz

The trio of Noble–Slavík–Clarvis features Czech double-bassist Jiří Slavík in collaboration with two generation-older English musicians—... ...

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Fr 24. 03. from 22:00

KCL (Krantz/Carlock/Lefebvre) (USA)
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

fusion – funk – rock

KCL, the iconic, genre-bending powerhouse trio led by visionary guitarist Wayne Krantz and featuring drummer Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Sting, John... ...

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Th 13. 04. from 21:00

Ari Hoenig Trio
ft. Nitai Hershkovits/Matt Penman
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

contemporary jazz

Ari Hoenig is a jazz drummer, composer and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming, emphasizing complex rhythms in direct... ...

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Mo 24. 04. from 21:00

Eivind Aarset | Quartet // Phantasmagoria
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

ambient & electronique jazz-rock

Eivind Aarset is a guitarist with a unique musical vision that absorbs and reflects all manner of music while retaining an enviable individualism and... ...

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Tu 25. 04. from 21:00

Lizz Wright (USA)
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

blues – soul – gospel

Through an inimitable voice that The New York Times touts as a “smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged... ...

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We 26. 04. from 21:00

Aline Frazão
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

the music of angola

UMA MÚSICA ANGOLANA in Portuguese has three different meanings: an Angolan song, an Angolan music, an Angolan female musician. UMA MÚSICA... ...

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Sa 29. 04. from 21:00

Scott Kinsey Group
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

fusion - grooves

Keyboard wizard Scott Kinsey is a world-class improviser and music conceptualist. Widely known as one of the most capable of all jazz synthesists,... ...

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We 03. 05. from 21:00

Ben Wendel Group
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

postmodern jazz

Ben Wendel’s new album All One has just been released in April. Grammy nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel was born in Vancouver, Canada and raised... ...

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Tu 09. 05. from 21:00

Donny McCaslin
feat. Jason Lindner, Jonathan Moran & Zach Danziger
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

experimental jazz - grooves

Donny McCaslin is best known as the saxophonist on David Bowie’s last album, Blackstar. The noted composer and bandleader has released a dozen... ...

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Fr 12. 05. from 21:00

Vinx
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

fusion

Vinx is undoubtedly one of the most gifted improvisational vocalists performing today.  With songs that range from jazz to funk, bossa nova to blues... ...

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We 17. 05. from 21:00

Dearest Sister
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

alternative pop - nu jazz

A great succession of musical discoveries is coming out of Sweden, and it never ceases to amaze. The three women and two men forming "Dearest Sister"... ...

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Sa 20. 05. from 22:00

JNR Robinson & “B’r’and of Gospel”
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

blues – soul – gospel

JNR has been plying his vocal trade since the age of 4. He started as a young vocal protégé with his brothers singing in the local churches and... ...

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Su 21. 05. from 21:00

Scary Pockets
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

funk - soul

Scary Pockets are a rotating roster of world-class musicians who release live funk reimaginations of familiar songs every week. Since their first... ...

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Mo 22. 05. from 21:00

Scary Pockets
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

funk - soul

Scary Pockets are a rotating roster of world-class musicians who release live funk reimaginations of familiar songs every week. Since their first... ...

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Fr 26. 05. from 19:00

Piotr Budniak Essential Group ft. David Dorůžka
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

contemporary jazz

Piotr Budniak is a drummer and composer from Zielona Góra, Poland. He is a graduate of music academies in Katowice and Kraków and winner of many... ...

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Th 08. 06. from 21:00

Melanie Scholtz Quartet
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

jazz - tango

Melanie Scholtz is a South African born, award winning jazz singer and composer. Playing piano since the age of 5, she went on to study classical... ...

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Sa 10. 06. from 19:00

Šmoldas – Buckley – Clark
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

modern jazz

Jazz guitarists Libor Šmoldas (Czech), Hugh Buckley (Ireland) and Nigel Clark (Scotland) present their new European guitar trio, showcasing their... ...

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We 14. 06. from 21:00

Eloá Gonçalves Trio
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

postmodern jazz

Brazilian pianist and composer, Eloá Gonçalves holds a Master's degree in Jazz Piano from the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Austria... ...

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Th 15. 06. from 21:00

Adam Ben Ezra (IL)
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

original music

Double-Bass phenomenon, multi-instrumentalist and YouTube sensation Adam Ben Ezra; a man seemingly on a mission to bring his instrument from its... ...

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Th 13. 07. from 21:00

Nick Haywood Trio
ft. Andrea Keller / Niko Schäuble
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

modern jazz

The Nick Haywood Trio is one of Australia’s leading collaborative improvisation ensembles. The trio is best known for taking simple themes and... ...

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Fr 14. 07. from 21:00

Rosario Smowing (ARG)
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

swing argentino

Eight Argentineans in all black suits. One singer – Diego Casanova – his appearance, a visual reminiscence of Tom Waits and Vinico Caposella, and... ...

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Su 16. 07. from 21:00

Russ Spiegel Hybrid Group
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

modern jazz - fusion

Russ Spiegel is a guitarist, composer, arranger and actor, known especially for having written multiple film scores for Hollywood movies. His musical... ...

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Fr 18. 08. from 21:00

Faela
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

latino - rock - balkan music

“The band is destined to gain fans on the international world music circuit.” – National Geographic World Music. It really doesn´t matter if it... ...

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Sa 19. 08. from 21:00

Marina & The Kats
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

indie swing

Fresh, innovative indie swing from Vienna. Originally a trio, now a quartet, Marina & The Kats has been one of the most exciting and trailblazing... ...

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Tu 29. 08. from 21:00

Shalosh
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

contemporary jazz

"Life never goes in a straight line. Our world is full of surprises. Things we have known forever can change before our very eyes. So the challenge is... ...

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Sa 23. 09. from 19:00

Flaco de Nerja Curiosity Quartet
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

flamenco - jazz

Flaco de Nerja’s "Curiosity Quartet" presents modern guitar, influenced by Flamenco and Jazz. The program contains original compositions, as well as... ...

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We 04. 10. from 20:00

Erik Truffaz – Rollin’ & Clap
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

acid jazz

SOLD OUT! After two years, European jazz legend Erik Truffaz returns to Prague with a new program for his just released album Rollin'. This album... ...

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Th 05. 10. from 20:00

Monoglot
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

prog jazz - post rock

Hailing from the Swiss mountainside, the volcanic landscapes of Iceland and the buzzing melting pot of Berlin, MONOGLOT has found a creative common... ...

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Fr 13. 10. from 19:00

Kristina Barta Quartet ft. Jure Pukl
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

postmodern jazz

Kristina Barta is an internationally renowned composer and pianist. She released her debut album EMA29 in Austria, like her latest album Love and... ...

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Fr 13. 10. from 22:00

Ray Greene - The Voice Of Carlos Santana & Tower Of Power
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

Soul -R&B

Born and raised in Georgia, in the deep musical traditions of the Gospel Church and in the shadows of many of the great soul and R&B legends of our... ...

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Fr 17. 11. from 22:00

Hetty Kate Quartet

modern vocal jazz

“A stage presence only matched by the clarity of her voice” James Morrison (Australia) Jazz vocalist Hetty Kate, described as “the real deal... ...

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Th 23. 11. from 20:00

Bill Frisell Trio
with Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

jazz & space country

Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 35 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by... ...

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Mo 27. 11. from 21:00

Lukáš Oravec Quartet ft. Jerry Bergonzi
JAZZ OF FOUR CONTINENTS

modern jazz

The great Slovak trumpeter Lukáš Oravec founded his quartet in 2012 and his qualities immediately attracted the attention of the jazz public. The... ...

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Fr 01. 12. from 19:00

Albert Vila Trio ft. Doug Weiss & Rudy Royston

modern jazz

"Reality is nuance". Perceiving all the small subtleties of what surrounds us gives us a deeper personal connection with the world, perhaps even... ...

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Sa 09. 12. from 19:00

The Collective Abroad

improvising - contemporary jazz

The Collective Abroad emerged out of an international project of seven European Conservatories. In May 2019, a handful of talented students met in... ...

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