2013

Bilal is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer. He is currently an independent artist residing in New York City. Bilal is noted for his wide vocal range, his work across multiple genres, and his live performances. 

“Dream Come True”, “Never Stop”, “Dream On Dreamer”, “Midnight At The Oasis”, “Sometimes”, “You Are The Universe”, “Shelter”, “Surrender”.  The legendary acid jazz band The Brand New Heavies on our festival, 8 musicians on the stage including the stunning new vocalist Dawn Joseph.

Chris Potter is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, voted for the best tentor sax player in the Downbeat magazine. Chris Potter has performed with stars like Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Pat Metheny and Dave Holland.

The Zawinul Legacy Band isn’t any ordinary “tribute” band. These musicians not only appreciate and value the creative and original music of Joe Zawinul—including Weather Report and the Zawinul Syndicate—but they lived it right along side him. They each have first-hand experience performing and recording with Joe, which gives them an invaluable insight and understanding of his music.

Three phenomenal musicians, virtuoso masters of fusion jazz in one band. HBC is Scott Henderson, Jeff Berlin and Dennis Chambers.

José James is an American vocalist best known for performing and blending modern jazz and hip-hop. James performs all over the world both as a leader and with other groups. José is the modern version of Terry Callier and Gil Scott-Heron.

Joshua Redman is an American jazz saxophonist and composer. In 1991, he won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. As a band leader he released 13 albums. Redman is coming to Bratislava with his Quartet and the brand new album Walking Shadows.