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Petra Vlkova & Sonic Playground @ U Staré paní | 19.6.2026 I am going to make it easy for myself today and quote my own words from my June HotSpots list regarding Sonic Playground (Petra Vlková – voc; Mikuláš Pokorný – p; Libor Šmoldas – g): “My absolute favorite band when it comes to jazz standards, as you all are well […]

Libor Šmoldas & Max Light In Duo @ U Staré Paní | 17.6.2026 Two guitars that pass in the night. Libor Šmoldas and Max Light had never met before, but their musical chemistry was instant. These are two masters who have absolutely nothing left to prove. They can no longer even be called just “talented,”

From Berlin piano magic to a revolutionary Janáček jazz fusion—inside the most ambitious festival night in Beroun. Prague’s best jazz club, the one in Beroun, Ateliér 57, doesn’t stop to amaze me. We are all used to the very high quality the bands that perform have, but this time they didn’t settle for just one

Libor’s Jam Session @ U Staré paní | 11.6.2026 The last jam session before the summer break didn’t offer any surprises—thank goodness! It held the exact same high musical standard we are used to, along with the relaxed atmosphere and positive vibes that have become the trademark of Libor’s sessions. To be honest, these vibes and

Young Artists Stage: Third Edition @ Café Anežka — 9.6.2026 The third edition of the Young Artists Stage, presented last night by Prague Impro Room at Café Anežka, was precisely what it was supposed to be. It kicked off with an exclusive workshop by acclaimed Czech jazz guitarist David Dorůžka, rolled into a couple of

An intimate evening of masterclasses, fresh energy, and world-class jazz at Café Anežka. The third edition of this year’s Young Artists Stage arrives this Tuesday, June 9th, at its stunning home in Café Anežka, Prague 1. Organized by Prague’s Impro Room, the concept is simple but brilliant: it kicks off with an exclusive workshop, followed by live sets

Taras Vološčuk Trio @ Divadlo Inspirace | 4.6.2026 Yes, it is still our Taras who had his big day last night at Divadlo Inspirace, performing his graduation concert. As for that first headline? I’m only partly guilty—I stole it directly from the social media buzz ahead of the show.  I already received quite a few inquiries

So you love the Libor Šmoldas Quartet… but do you own the record? Let’s pull a little string today. If you are reading my blog, you probably love the Prague and Czech jazz scene as much as I do. You might have streamed Libor Šmoldas or Petra Vlková on your phone this very morning. But

Bio Trio @ U Staré paní 28.5.2026 If you felt the earth move in Prague last night, you were probably right. Don’t worry, though—the readings on the seismometer were just caused by Bio Trio (Lukáš Chejn on guitar, Jakub Zomer on organ/vocals, and Martin Kopřiva on drums). There is absolutely no reason to panic. I

Where to go and who to listen to… Jazzy Summer 2026 is officially here, and the musical tempo is completely incomprehensible! The domestic offering is so abundant and high-quality that it’s hard to stay on the ride. 😀🙏Bookmark this page for fresh HotSpots every month. If you need a breakdown of the venues, check out