Jazzy Live│Elemér Balázs Group
21:00
Opus Jazz Club
Elemér Balázs – drums
József Balázs – piano
Nikoletta Szőke - vocals
Milán Szakonyi - vocals
Áron Komjáti - guitar
Krisztián Lakatos Pecek - double bass
József Czibere - percussion
“I believe Elemér is one of the finest drummers in the world today. He hears every musical moment from inside; thanks to his musicality, refinement and ability for spontaneous decision making, every musician performing with him can bring out the best in themselves. He hits his instrument magnificently – it is always a pleasure to have the opportunity to play music together or listen to his performance.” (Pat Metheny)
The Elemér Balázs Group, one of the most popular jazz bands in Hungary, was founded in 2000 by Elemér Balázs, a jazz drummer of international reputation. The band of highly qualified jazz musicians has achieved great results at home (e.g. Fonogram Prize in 2005), and has built upon its success through impressive performances at prestigious European jazz festivals.
The Group has created a unique melodious sound underscored by interesting rhythmic patterns and accentuated by a fascinating texture of the tonal contrast between the male and female lead-vocals. Their music is extremely versatile owing to their spirited blending of jazz and the folk-music of the region. Their music is ethno-jazz at its best, inspired by highly divergent musical cultures. This variedness characterizes their albums as well. Each of their records creates a completely unique atmosphere and encompasses a musical world of its own. According to critics the music of the Elemér Balázs Group is something one can enjoy in any mood or situation. According to Elemér Balázs, today’s gig, their debut at the Opus will be sort of a “Best of Elemér Balázs Group”.
Tickets are available for 1500 HUF on the spot, in the national JEGYPONT network of Interticket and online at JEGY.HU
www.balazselemergroup.hu
Seating at the Opus jazz Club can only be guaranteed in case of a table reservation.
Tel: (+36 1) 216 7894, E-mail: [email protected]
℗ BMC
“I believe Elemér is one of the finest drummers in the world today. He hears every musical moment from inside; thanks to his musicality, refinement and ability for spontaneous decision making, every musician performing with him can bring out the best in themselves. He hits his instrument magnificently – it is always a pleasure to have the opportunity to play music together or listen to his performance.” (Pat Metheny)
The Elemér Balázs Group, one of the most popular jazz bands in Hungary, was founded in 2000 by Elemér Balázs, a jazz drummer of international reputation. The band of highly qualified jazz musicians has achieved great results at home (e.g. Fonogram Prize in 2005), and has built upon its success through impressive performances at prestigious European jazz festivals.
The Group has created a unique melodious sound underscored by interesting rhythmic patterns and accentuated by a fascinating texture of the tonal contrast between the male and female lead-vocals. Their music is extremely versatile owing to their spirited blending of jazz and the folk-music of the region. Their music is ethno-jazz at its best, inspired by highly divergent musical cultures. This variedness characterizes their albums as well. Each of their records creates a completely unique atmosphere and encompasses a musical world of its own. According to critics the music of the Elemér Balázs Group is something one can enjoy in any mood or situation. According to Elemér Balázs, today’s gig, their debut at the Opus will be sort of a “Best of Elemér Balázs Group”.
Tickets are available for 1500 HUF on the spot, in the national JEGYPONT network of Interticket and online at JEGY.HU
www.balazselemergroup.hu
Seating at the Opus jazz Club can only be guaranteed in case of a table reservation.
Tel: (+36 1) 216 7894, E-mail: [email protected]
℗ BMC