Slovak Jazz Mainstream
This 1994 compilation documents the Slovak jazz scene's contemporary mainstream, featuring pianist Karol Ondreička and saxophonist Ján Hajnal. The album spans contemporary jazz and piano blues, showcasing Eastern European jazz traditions that absorbed American influences while maintaining their own character. Ondreička's trio recordings demonstrate solid post-bop grounding and blues-inflected improvisation. Hajnal's contributions bring textural warmth and melodic sophistication. The recording captures the intimate, conversational nature of jazz performance. This is valuable documentation of an underrepresented regional jazz scene, offering insights into how Central European musicians engaged with jazz traditions during the early 1990s.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz, Blues |
| Style | Contemporary Jazz Piano Blues |
| Notes | Sealed. |
| Media | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve | Mint (M) |
| Label | Hudobný Fond |
| Year | 1994 |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Karol Ondreička Trio - Let na Vogon Flight to Vogon 6:12
2. Karol Ondreička Trio - Hommage à Barney Kessel 4:47
3. Karol Ondreička Trio - Kolesá Wheels 6:43
4. Ján Hajnal, Ľubor Priehradník - Bosé dievča Barefooted Girl 5:13
5. Ján Hajnal, Ľubor Priehradník - Po domácky vyrobené blues Home Made Blues 4:01
6. Ján Hajnal, Ľubor Priehradník - Skoré ráno Early Morning 5:12
7. Ján Hajnal, Ľubor Priehradník - Respect 40 5:46
8. Ján Hajnal, Ľubor Priehradník - Geneiro 4:26
9. Trio Dušana Húščavu - I. Neposlušné topánky The Disobedient Shoes 7:38
10. Trio Dušana Húščavu - II. Skrytý prameň A Hidden Spring 10:09
11. Trio Dušana Húščavu - III. Peggy 4:54
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