Matúš Jakabčic CZ-Sk Big Band – A Day Off

Marek Kotača – altsaxophone / Martin Uherek – 1. tenorsaxophone / Peter Dobai – 2. tenorsaxophone, sopranosaxophone / Erik Rothenstein – baritonsaxophone / Ádám Gráf – 1. trumpet, flugelhorn / Rastislav Suchan – 2. trumpet, flugelhorn / Lukáš Oravec – 3. trumpet, flugelhorn / Jan Jirucha – 1. trombone / Jozef Vörös – 2. trombone / Michal Motýľ – basstrombone / Ľuboš Šrámek – piano and keyboards, rhythm and drum loops / Matúš Jakabčic – guitar, bandleader / Juraj Griglák – double bass, basguitar / Marián Ševčík – drums / Dávid Hodek – drums / Rišo B. – rap, scratch, drum loops / Sisa Michalidesová – flute, sopranino recorder

The international ensemble's second studio CD features compositions by three composers and arrangers: bandleader and guitarist Matúš Jakabčic, flautist Sisa Michalidesová, and pianist Ľuboš Šrámek. The new studio album showcases the work of three distinctive figures, their unmistakable and original modes of expression, and—not least—their long-standing friendship, which fosters a deep understanding of their collaborative work and interpretation.