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The trio of Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart is one of the most enduring forces in modern jazz. With over thirty years of “telepathic” chemistry, anyone with even a passing interest in the genre knows these icons well.
Sharing a stage with these legends is more than an honor; for many, it’s a dream. Tonight at JazzFestBrno, that dream became a reality at Cabaret des Péchés. Our own Libor Šmoldas Quartet—featuring Mikuláš Pokorný (piano), Jesse Simpson (drums), and Tomáš Baroš (double bass)—served as the incredible opening act for this world-class trio.
But this was much more than a warm-up. Tonight marked the official baptism of the quartet’s brand-new record, “Sorry, Miles!” The distinguished duty of Godfather was performed by none other than Peter Bernstein himself!
It has been a night of happy faces, world-class music, and a celebration for a record that stands out for both its individual performances and its overall brilliance. The atmosphere here at the Cabaret is electric, and the quartet just finished their set to a warm and deserved reception from the audience. Libor Šmoldas Quartet proved exactly where they belong: on the same stage with the other stars.
Take a look at these photos to get a taste of the feeling here tonight. And if anyone tries to tell you about this tomorrow, just say: “Old news—I already read it at yhalinen.com!”
I’ll have a more detailed report for you tomorrow, along with some thoughts on the Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart trio who are about to take the stage. To be honest, even for a legendary trio, a less experienced group might feel a little uncomfortable having to come on after the Libor Šmoldas Quartet!
Sharing a stage with these legends is more than an honor; for many, it’s a dream. Tonight at JazzFestBrno, that dream became a reality at Cabaret des Péchés. Our own Libor Šmoldas Quartet—featuring Mikuláš Pokorný (piano), Jesse Simpson (drums), and Tomáš Baroš (double bass)—served as the incredible opening act for this world-class trio.
But this was much more than a warm-up. Tonight marked the official baptism of the quartet’s brand-new record, “Sorry, Miles!” The distinguished duty of Godfather was performed by none other than Peter Bernstein himself!
It has been a night of happy faces, world-class music, and a celebration for a record that stands out for both its individual performances and its overall brilliance. The atmosphere here at the Cabaret is electric, and the quartet just finished their set to a warm and deserved reception from the audience. Libor Šmoldas Quartet proved exactly where they belong: on the same stage with the other stars.
Take a look at these photos to get a taste of the feeling here tonight. And if anyone tries to tell you about this tomorrow, just say: “Old news—I already read it at yhalinen.com!”
I’ll have a more detailed report for you tomorrow, along with some thoughts on the Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart trio who are about to take the stage. To be honest, even for a legendary trio, a less experienced group might feel a little uncomfortable having to come on after the Libor Šmoldas Quartet!
