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Martin Uherek
Martin Uherek is a renowned Slovak jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator known for his sophisticated and melodic performances.
About Me
Martin Uherek’s passion for jazz music ignited at a young age, evolving into a distinguished career as a
professional saxophonist, composer, and educator. He was introduced to music early in his childhood
through a church choir led by his father, and he quickly demonstrated a great interest and talent for music.
He studied saxophone at the J. L. Bella Conservatory and the Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica, under
the mentorship of jazz pianist Klaudius Kováč.
In 2008, Martin founded the Martin Uherek Quartet, a group with strong roots in jazz tradition. The Quartet
won 2nd prize at the 1st Tarnów International Jazz Contest in Poland, where Martin also received an award
for his solo performance. Later that year, they became laureates of the Slovak competition “New Faces of
Slovak Jazz 2008”.
In November 2015, Martin released his debut album “Walkin’ My Own Way“, reflecting his personal
musical journey and experiences. The album features a pianoless trio with Peter Korman on double bass
and Pavol Blaho on drums, alongside guest artists such as Klaudius Kováč, Juraj Bartoš, and Radovan
Tariška.
Since 2013, Martin has been actively presenting the project “Stories of Jazz”, which combines high-quality
jazz music with spoken word. This project evolved into a series of CDs, exploring the history and
development of jazz from its early roots to modern times.
In August 2025 he released “Two Boddies”, a duo album with pianist Klaudius Kováč. The recording
captures the rare musical chemistry that evolved from their early teacher–student relationship into a deep
artistic partnership. Eleven tracks—originals and standards—were recorded as an unplanned, honest
musical conversation, culminating in the title improvisation Two Boddies, freely inspired by Body & Soul.
Martin regularly performs with both Slovak and international jazz musicians, including Klaudius Kováč,
Róbert Ragan, Peter Solárik, Matúš Jakabčic CZ/SK big band, Juraj Bartoš Quintet - (N)evergreens, SO-UH-
RA trio, and Swingin’ Gentlemen. He has been featured on several albums, such as Peter Korman’s “Root
System” (2019), Peter Palaj’s “News For Peter” (2019), Matúš Jakabčic CZ/SK big band’s “Room #555”
(2022), Deus Sax Machina’s “Hommage to Arnošt Coufal” (2023) and Juraj Bartoš' (N)evergreens II (2024).
For more information about Martin Uherek and his musical projects, visit his official website:
martinuherek.com.
Playlist
Theme Song
My Jazz Story
My House Concert Story
I had the privilege of hosting a house concert featuring my trio, SO-UH-RA. The intimate setting allowed for a unique connection with the audience, making the experience unforgettable. The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the personal and engaging nature of house concerts. This format offers both musicians and listeners a deeper, more interactive experience that traditional venues often can’t provide. If you have the opportunity to attend or host a house concert, I highly recommend it for a truly special jazz experience.
