Jazz concerts in Znojmo 2026

Marta is one of the most unique singers and songwriters of her generation. Hailing from the Czech Republic, and immigrating to the United States at a young age, Marta grew up with various cultural influences. This propelled her to sing and write music drawing from both her Czech heritage, as well as Latin American music she encountered amidst the Hispanic community in the U.S. Marta’ s musical beginnings were in two choirs, where she performed and recorded music by composers such as Pergolesi, Haydn, Poulenc or Britten. She further developed her skills by studying voice, guitar, the four-string cuatro and hand percussion. Establishing herself in New York City in 1996, Marta’s music rapidly developed into a remarkable mix of Latin American folklore with undeniable hints of her Eastern-European roots.

The band is deeply inspired by the beauty and vastness of the universe. The four musicians from Vienna love to embark on journeys into the infinity of sonic worlds and let themselves be carried away by them. At times earthy and energetic—as if approaching a planet—at other times calm, gently buoyed by curiosity as they explore new worlds. They are a microcosm unto themselves: around the gravitational field of the double bass, the rhythms of the drums orbit in steady cycles, the magical, shimmering sound of the vibraphone fills the empty spaces, and into them resounds the earthy, warm tone of the trombone—like a voice released into the cosmos.

At the end of 2023, the quartet ALPHA TRIANGULI released its debut album, Entering Zero Gravity, on the Swiss label Unit Records.

The concert will be presented in cooperation with the Austrian Cultural Forum in Prague.

Tom Killner is an incendiary UK award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist who straddles the line between genres with soulfully infused blues, southern rock, country, and Americana. The highly acclaimed new album ‘Borrowed Time’ (2024) garnered rave reviews including; “A real testament to how great this release is. It’s an easy 10/10.” Overtone Magazine, “Well balanced, original and successfully blends lots of styles.” Blues In Britain, “10 tracks of greatness, a pleasing aural trip from start to finish.” Hard Rock Hell Magazine and “Fresh and Intriguing, one of my albums of the year.” Emerging Rock Bands.

Previous releases ‘Hard Road’, ‘Get Back Up’ and ‘Church House Sessions’ where also received critical acclaim receiving stellar reviews and obtaining international airplay including BBC Radio and publication in Classic Rock Magazine amongst many others. “Tom has never sung better nor sounded better.” Fabrications HQ

The jazz legend and patron of the Znojmo JazzFest will this time perform in the new Creative and Cultural Centre in Moravský Krumlov. Peter Lipa is considered the most significant figure of the Slovak jazz scene and is among the artists who profoundly shaped the sound of modern jazz in Central Europe. His work draws on a deep understanding of jazz and blues traditions, enriched by his distinctive vocal expression and unmistakable artistic signature.

The jazz ensemble Stefan Orins Trio presents music influenced by Scandinavian jazz while also offering a return to the sound of Keith Jarrett from the 1970s. The original compositions and interpretive mastery of the leader and pianist Stefan Orins are complemented by Gauthier Dubuis on double bass and Tristan Orins on drums. Those expecting a traditional piano–bass–drums setup will be pleasantly surprised by the rich musical interplay among the members of this French jazz group.