The Chris Devil Trio was formed in 2011 by first-year jazz students at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. The trio consists of three distinct musical personalities who create a unified and coherent, yet diverse sound. They gave their first concert under the name Sörpa Trio, an acronym formed from the members’ names. The following year, they chose a new name: the English translation of the bandleader’s name. The close-knit trio is occasionally joined by guests, they have performed alongside János Ávéd, Mihály Borbély, Bálint Gyémánt, Krisztián Oláh, and Viktor Tóth, among others. Their repertoire consists primarily of their own compositions. Just as the band’s name is built on opposites, sharp contrasts often appear in their musical world as well: moods, styles, and musical characters clash with one another. At this concert, they will present their album Sounds of Devil live, whose concept is also built on this duality – the successive tracks are defined by the two extremes of the emotional spectrum: explosive tension and a deep sense of peace.