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Something Different

Ladislav Nič  ©yhalinen.com Young Artists Stage feat. Miloš Dvořáček Many of us are constantly trying to expand our musical horizons because we love and live for the music—whether you play an instrument or are a dedicated listener like me. Tomorrow, Tuesday, at Café Anežka (Convent of St. Agnes) starting at 18:30, you have a unique opportunity to […]

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Made in the Czech Republic

Ondřej Pivec Organic Quartet @ Jazz Dock 11.4.2026 The First Class TreatmentSome frequent flyers are lucky enough to get an upgrade from Economy to Business class—always a pleasant surprise. But what if you are already sitting in Business? On rare occasions, you get moved to First Class. That is exactly the feeling I had last

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JUST IN: Libor Šmoldas Quartet Christens “Sorry, Miles!” with Jazz Royalty Peter Bernstein

This is fresh news 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

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Something special is happening in Brno tomorrow today, Tuesday 7.4.! 🥂

JazzFestBrno: Almost Live Coverage! 🎷 As the only independent music blog in Prague, I’m taking yhalinen.com on the road! Tomorrow night at JazzFestBrno, the Libor Šmoldas Quartet will host the second launch of their album “Sorry, Miles!” at the stunning Cabaret des Péchés starting at 19:30.The album will be christened by no one other than the legendary Peter Bernstein! This is a show

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A Rare Harmonic Depth

David Friesen Special Trio @ Jazz Dock 28.3 Very rarely has the word “Special” felt as justified as it did last night at Jazz Dock. Spending the evening with the David Friesen Special Trio—featuring David Friesen (bass), John Stowell (guitar), and Libor Šmoldas (guitar)—offered a masterclass in what happens when individual brilliance yields to collective

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