Virág Czakó Quartet, guest: Gábor Cselik (HU)

About

Virág Czakó is one of the most promising talents of the new generation of Hungarian jazz, who founded her current band four years ago. Although she performs less often in Hungary due to her studies abroad, she regularly returns during the summer to give concerts. The young singer has been inspired by such great performers as Shirley Horn, Carmen McRae, and Diana Krall; at the same time, in addition to traditional pieces, the modern instrumental compositions of Brad Mehldau and Pat Metheny also have a significant influence on her style of performance. The concert will feature popular American jazz standards as well as Latin bossa novas and groove-infused arrangements. The other members of the band – Attila Rieger (guitar), Ambrus Richter (drums), and Péter Czakó – are already well known from outstanding acts on the Hungarian jazz scene. As a special guest, Gábor Cselik will join the band on piano, expanding the lineup to a quintet.