Ashley Slater Heptet & Jan Kořínek

Ashley Slater Heptet & Jan Kořínek will perform in jazz dock. He is behind the world hit Turn On, Tune in, Cop Out , which entered the history of the 1990s. But Slater is much more than just hitmaker - he is a person who moves on the border of jazz, funk, electronics and pop and always brings unexpected musical ideas, sharp humor and insight. Its game connects the deep roots of traditional soul and blues with a modern jazz expression. Its rhythmic accuracy, groove and the ability to create rich harmonious areas form the basic building stone of the band's sound and give the whole set a unique color. Martin Jůzl, a talented Czech trumpeter, who is characterized by a precise tone and a significant sense of melody and improvisation, plays a trumpet. His game can be gentle and sharp, sensitive and energetic - depending on what the song asks. Aleksey Svidersky, a saxophonist from Ukraine, brings a distinctive tone, technical security and strong jazz roots to the band. His improvisations are always convincing and musically mature. Osian Roberts, a British tenor saxophonist, is an internationally recognized player with rich experience in European and American jazz stages. His game is deeply rooted in the tradition of hard bop, yet it looks fresh and currently. Its sound gives heptet depth and authenticity. Drummer Oliver Lipenský is a rhythmic engine of the band - accurate, dynamic and musically sensitive. Thanks to him, the band sounds energetic, but never unnecessarily noisy. Instead, it builds on strong personalities, authentic expression and joy of playing together. Their concerts are an explosive mixture of jazz, funk, soul and improvisation - a musical experience that combines quality and entertainment in one.