Jazz Articles about Robert Balzar Trio

Robert Balzar Trio: Travelling

by AAJ Staff
May 1, 1999

Robert Balzar may be in the Czech Republic, but his music has traveled far. This album comes endorse by George Mraz, he’s playe with Joe Newman and Tony Scott; he and pianist Stanislav Macha even played with Bill Clinton on his 1994 album The Pres Blows. This is his first as a leader, and it shows beautiful solos and a solid trio. You can go far from your own backyard.

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