Viktor Haraszti

About Viktor Haraszti

Hungarian-born saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Viktor Haraszti has carved out a distinctive voice in contemporary jazz and experimental music. Now based in the Netherlands, he is known for fusing improvisation with electronic textures and immersive technologies, exploring the tensions between human expression and the digital age.

“I’m interested in music as a bridge—between cultures, disciplines, and states of mind. For me, jazz is not just a style but a mindset of curiosity and transformation.”

His most recent release, ViOlogy, is a concept EP with his trio ViO 3iO, blending jazz fusion, live electronics, and free improvisation. The Spanish outlet La Habitacion Del Jazz described it as:

“An electrifying contemporary jazz trio, creating a unique sound world charged with emotion and sonic audacity. Energetic rhythms, deep bass lines, intense sax, and expertly deployed electronics.”

Earlier, Haraszti produced the concept album Equanimity: A Futuristic Jazz Tale, which received international attention for its innovative compositions and thematic depth. All About Jazz wrote:

“Well-crafted and imaginatively told... Equanimity is recommended.” —Chris May

Other critics have noted his uncompromising approach:

“Not just unique, not just immersive, Haraszti’s ongoing musical exploration will be fascinating to witness.” —Debbie Burke, Jazz Author

“Haraszti as an explorer of a planet from the Sun Ra universe, remembering the words of Wayne Shorter who once said that jazz can be described as ‘I dare you.’” —Georges Tonla Briquet, Jazzhalo

He is the founder of ViOmusic, an independent label and creative studio supporting genre-defying artists and interdisciplinary projects. Through ViOmusic, Viktor develops formats like ViO 360 Live, capturing performances in 360-degree video and VR:

“With ViO 360 Live, we wanted to reimagine the concert experience—something that feels intimate even when watched remotely.”

In addition to recording and performing, Haraszti is active as an educator, workshop leader, and artistic director of the Cultural Fusion Foundation Utrecht, promoting intercultural dialogue through music and the arts.

Selected Projects & Releases:

ViOlogy (2025) – ViO 3iO
Equanimity: A Futuristic Jazz Tale (2021)
ViO 360 Live – Immersive performance project

Awards

7 Virtual Jazz Club Contest, Web Community Prize 3th place, ViO - "Haiku" by Viktor Haraszti

Viktor Haraszti: Equanimity: A Futuristic Jazz Tale

Read "Equanimity: A Futuristic Jazz Tale" reviewed by Chris May

by Chris May
February 17, 2022

Equanimity: A Futuristic Jazz Tale is the debut album from Viktor Haraszti, a Hungarian-born, Dutch-based tenor saxophonist and composer. It is a solo project, recorded in isolation in 2021, on which Haraszti also plays clarinet, EWI, flute and keyboards. Bad Plus drummer Dave King helps out on one track, drummer Marshall Curtly on another three, and poet Lisa Marie Simmons adds spoken word to a further two. As the title suggests, the music is a suite. It ...

Technology

Jazz-Fusion meets 360º virtual reality

Source: All About Jazz
August 7, 2018

Originally conceived back in 2016, the ViO 360º Sessions are the brainchild of Hungarian-born, Holland-based saxophonist Viktor Haraszti and are based on the idea of extending original music through the use of virtual reality. Musically speaking, the project is a mixture of jazz, fusion & groove originals—influenced by the likes of Michael Brecker and Joshua Redman—and features Remco van der Sluis (drums), Taco Nieuwenhuisen Segaar (bass) and Edgar van Asselt (keyboards) alongside Viktor. But the goal is to match the ...
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"The electro-acoustic character of the album looks very organic...Complicated and interesting - just like in life! '' by Leonid Auskern (Jazz Square, Russia)

"Equanimity" has something autobiographical and transmits peace, so necessary in this demanding and apparently chaotic world.'' (La Habitación del Jazz)

Party at One World Plaza ” is a memorable, well-executed, and engineered album.... my hat’s off to the engineer, Viktor Haraszti, for a flawless mixing and mastering job.'' (Jazz Syndicate Services & Aja & Claire Simone's Ketch A Vibe Show.)

Primary Instrument

Saxophone

Location

Amsterdam

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

With over more than 16 years’ experience in teaching all of the saxophones and the clarinet, Viktor is a capable and relaxed teacher. He has plenty of experience teaching in the following areas: Jazz, Pop, and all-around saxophone Classical and Jazz, clarinet play'n on the EWI ( electric wind instrument) World music Music theory Conservatoire audition preparation All ages and ability levels Workshops/masterclasses Lessons in person or online Viktor is available as a tutor for one-off or regular lessons either: at his home in Utrecht, The Netherlands online via Zoom, FaceTime, Skype at your home ( depends on the current circumstances ) Fees 10-minute consultation over the phone, Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime: Free 30 minutes (usually for younger students): €30 or 4 lessons for €100 45 minutes (good for adult beginners or intermediate students): €40 or 4 lessons for €145 60 minutes: €45 or 4 lessons for €165