Wed, Jul 29, 8:00 PM
Pianist and composer János Egri Jr. has been an active participant in the Hungarian and international jazz scene since the age of 18; his playing is characterized by an open and natural blend of modern mainstream jazz, classical traditions, and influences from contemporary and popular music. His distinctive sound, technical confidence, and improvisational freedom have been praised by world-renowned artists such as Antonio Faraò and Tony Lakatos. With his trio, he achieved outstanding success at the Müpa Jazz Showcase, where he won four special awards, followed by a series of concerts including at London’s 606 Club and the International Leibnitz Jazz Festival. His partners are the lyrically sensitive János Egri on bass, who shapes grooves with a sure hand, and the virtuoso Dávid Hodek on drums, who plays with elemental energy, both of whom create an inspiring and dynamic rhythmic foundation for their collaborative music-making. Attila László, a Liszt Ferenc Prize-winning jazz guitarist, composer, and teacher, enriches the trio’s sound with new dimensions as a guest artist. The concert