4^th Falkensteiner Jazz Summer

Futur Swing brings a fresh breeze to the world of gypsy swing. With violin, saxophone, banjo, guitar and double bass, the band creatively reinterprets the genre. Inspired by the legacy of Django Reinhardt, they enrich the traditional sound with modern harmonies, rhythmic finesse and improvisational freedom. Their unusual line-up gives the ensemble a distinctive tonal colour, somewhere between nostalgic elegance and a contemporary jazz sensibility. Futur Swing builds a vibrant bridge between past and present – charming, virtuosic, and full of swing.

Instrumentation:
Milan Kárník Jakeš - Violin
Michal Wróblewski - Alto saxophone
Martin Hrubec - Guitar
Tomáš Mika - Guitar, banjo
Ondřej Komárek - Double bass

The Petra Brabencová Quartet moves effortlessly between jazz, soul, neo-soul, fusion, hip-hop and pop – sometimes vibrant and full of drive, sometimes minimal and intimate. At the heart of it all is the music itself, never the ego, carried by sensitive arrangements and Petra Brabencová’s clear, expressive voice. Joined by accomplished musicians Frank Nedvěd (piano), Luboš Víšek (tenor saxophone) and Milan Krajíc Jr. (drums), the band creates a sound that resonates and connects. Whether on major festival stages or in an intimate club setting, this quartet delivers atmosphere with depth, groove and soul.

Instrumentation: 
Petra Brabencová - Vocals
Frank Nedvěd - Piano
Luboš Víšek - Tenor saxophone
Milan Krajíc jr. - Drums

The M. K. Quartet is a smooth jazz ensemble made up of four musicians who previously played together in the legendary formation Workshop and More. Saxophonist Milan Krajíc, pianist Lev Rybalkin, double bassist František Raba and drummer František Hönig are rekindling their shared musical past in this line-up, with vibrant energy and stylistic breadth. Their sound flows effortlessly between fusion, modern improvisation and refined musical language – dynamic, multi-layered, and marked by a fine sense of nuance.

Instrumentation: 
Milan Krajíc - Saxophone
Lev Rybalkin - Piano
František Raba - Double bass
František Hönig - Drums

The Audes Mirka Novak jazz project began in 2015 at the jazz festival in Afyon, Turkey. It is led by the charismatic vocalist Mirka Novak, who has toured successfully throughout Europe and the USA, collaborating with renowned musicians such as Federico González Peña and Tarus Mateen. In addition to Novak, the quartet features pianist Erich Ciompa, double bassist Roman Hasnédl, and drummer Ivan Audes. Their repertoire includes both original compositions and jazz standards, blending jazz with elements of soul, Latin influences, and folk music. The ensemble performs regularly at festivals and clubs across Europe.

Instrumentation: 
Mirka Novak - Vocals
Erich Ciompa - Piano
Roman Hasnédl - Double bass
Ivan Audes - Drums