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Nikola Bankov
His critically acclaimed debut album ‘Bright Future’ emerges as Nikola’s definitive statement, merging inspiring and catchy melodies with a refreshingly original sound. The album features world-renowned tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake (USA) and has 2 nominations for The Best Jazz Album Of The Year in Slovakia. Bankov experiments with a range of FX effects applied to the sound of the saxophone, adding a new set of colors to the musical palate.
Nikola Bankov Band (SK,DK) is an international modern jazz group of 5 musicians, based in Aarhus, Denmark, lead by young saxophonist Nikola Bankov. The rest of the band is made up of some of the best young and high-in-demand musicians in Denmark.
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Nikola Bankov: EVERWANTED
by Neri Pollastri
Un disco che sprigiona una straordinaria energia, questo EVERWANTED del giovane altosassofonista Nikola Bankov, slovacco attualmente residente a Zurigo, vincitore di premi in patria e in Danimarca, qui alla testa di un quintetto, con ospiti negli ultimi due brani. Bankov è autore di tutte le sette composizioni ed è anche il protagonista del lavoro, essendone la voce solista; tuttavia i suoi quattro compagni sono non meno di lui decisivi per costruire il sound che lo caratterizza e che ...
Continue Reading...“Nikola Bankov is a fantastic alto player who writes catchy tunes and performs them with a rich electric sonic palette. It was a joy to collaborate with him.” - SEAMUS BLAKE
“An impressive performance within a modern and “hip” musical landscape. Altogether this is a very nice “business card” that invites the listener into a young, lively and modern world where jazz obviously is an important ingredient.” - NETTAVISEN.NO/TOR HAMERRØ
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Nikola Bankov
Location: Aarhus
Instrument: Saxophone, alto
Born: October, 1998
