Harmónia Jazzműhely

Jazzation remembers the Hungarian-born Pannonica Rothschild in its brand-new programme. As the youngest child of Charles Rothschild and Baroness von Wertheimstein of Oradea, Kathleen Annie Pannonica had everything she could wish for. Yet she still longed for something other than wealth could give: a life free of conventions and genuine independence. Not only for herself but for every person. 

The Jazz-stargazer series focuses on promising young talents playing certain instruments. This occasion, we can listen to the future stars of the guitar.

Lilla Orbay is not among the “big names” yet, but she already draws great audiences. This brilliant young outfit of hers presents refreshingly original variations on great jazz standards.

Gina Kanizsa is considered one of the most outstanding artists of her generation, and it is no coincidence that the professional jury of jazz.hu chose her as the best female jazz singer in 2023 and 2024.

Fronted by two trombones this quintet partly models itself on the similar formation led by the great Kai Winding and JJ Johnson but also uses arrangements of Frank Rosolino, Bill Watrous or Carl Fontana.

With four beautiful female voices, this event presents the world of the four seasons.

Songstress Lakatos Ágnes is one of the most individual voices in the world of Hungarian jazz.

As one of the most musically educated singers in Hungary, Urbán Orsi is acclaimed amongst musicians country-wide and over the borders as well.

Pianist Szakcsi Lakatos Róbert has been winning awards for jazz and classical music since 1995, including first place at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

The Balkan Jazz Project is the latest formation assembled by Mihaly Borbely for which he has picked the most like-minded musicians.

Pianist József Balázs is the leader and arranger of the East Gipsy Band which was immensely successful both at New York’s famous Blue Note and at the Detroit Jazz Festival, and he also happens to be one of the best jazz pianists in Hungary.

István Gyárfás is an absolute master of the modern swing guitar. Gifted with an amazing melodic sense he plays a highly accessible, enjoyable jazz at an extremely high artistic level

Bolba Éva is an immensely popular performer who creates a happy, carefree atmosphere wherever she appears.

Niki Vörös one of Hungary’s very best, is a true jazz singer, the real thing, who is capable of turning any tune into high quality jazz.

Unique on the UK jazz scene, Seattle born alto-sax player Allison Neale’s beautifully crafted lines evoke the spirit of Paul Desmond and Art Pepper with whom she has a particular affinity.