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Martin Uherek
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Martin Uherek is a renowned jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator from Slovakia. Known for his sophisticated and melodic playing, Martin has captivated audiences across Europe. He leads several jazz projects, including the Martin Uherek Quartet and the educational series “Stories of Jazz”. Martin’s career is marked by numerous awards, notable collaborations, and a deep commitment to preserving and advancing jazz music.
Early Life and Education
Martin Uherek was introduced to music early in his childhood through a church choir led by his father. He quickly demonstrated a great interest and talent for music, exploring various instruments. 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.
Billy Cobham Quartet and the Gustav Brom Radio Big Band at Symphony of Art in Bratislava
by Peter Hladký
Legendary fusion drummer Billy Cobham and his quartet performed at the multi-genre festival the Symphony of Art in Bratislava together with the Gustav Brom Radio Big Band on September 11, 2021. Cobham's quartet—comprised of Steve Hamilton, Ulf Wakenius, and Fifi Chayeb (bass)—along with the Gustav Brom Radio Big Band dazzled with compositions including “Panama," “A Days ...
New Album By Port Mone Was Recorded In The Forest
Album Thou by Port Mone from Belarus was released this autumn by a large European label Hevhetia (Slovakia) specializing in neoclassical, jazz, and avant-garde releases. The album is available on Amazon, iTunes and the official site of the label. The new program was presented at the international festivals, such as Umeå Jazz Festival (SE), Hevhetia festival ...
Introducing Hevhetia Records: The Norwegian Connection
by Eyal Hareuveni
Hevhetia Records is a new Slovakian label based in Košice which aims to present the local and East European musical spectrum with a focus on jazz and experimental, alternative music. Since its inception in 2005 this label has released over seventy albums, including recent ones by local pianist Ondrej Krajnak dedicated to the seminal Czechoslovakian pianist ...
