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Ion Virlan Quintet @ Ateliér 57 | 26.4.2026 Moldova might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of jazz. However, after yesterday’s “sold-out” concert at Ateliér 57—the best jazz club in Prague, the one in Beroun—it is time to rethink those old, narrow ways of thinking. Bassist Ion Virlan arrived […]

Libor Šmoldas Organ Trio @ U Staré Paní, 25.4.2026 Surströmming, also known as “pungent fermented Baltic herring,” is exactly what it sounds like: a small fish that has been fermented in a tin to complete a process that adds a very… distinct smell before being served to innocent people. This is the ultimate Swedish contribution

Prague, the European Jazz Capital! The abundant and diverse Jazzy Spring 2026 is slowly coming to a close—and what a finale it is! The musical offerings this coming weekend are so rich that to see it all, you’d practically need to clone yourself. As always in our city, the quality is world-class. While I have already published

The Night of Female Singers 2026 As I mentioned in my April “HotSpots,” the countdown is over! Tomorrow marks the takeoff of the biggest event of its kind in the Republic: Noc zpěvaček 2026 – The Night of Female Singers. The starting gun fires at Jazz Dock at 14:00 with a workshop open to everyone, regardless of experience.

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

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

Libor’s Jam Session @ U Staré paní – 8.4.2026 Libor’s Jam Session must be one of the most popular established music events in the capital. Last night, the “Old Lady” was packed again; finding a seat was nearly impossible if you arrived even a little late. The stage was just as crowded, filled with musicians

A Night to Remember @ JazzFestBrno,Tuesday, 7.4.2026 There are some concerts you simply don’t forget—no matter if you were on the stage or below it. Last night was one of those. A completely sold-out Cabaret des Péchés delivered exactly what the audience came for; you could see it on the happy faces everywhere. It was a knowledgeable

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

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