Jamie Marshall’s Amplified Acoustic Band @ Jazz Dock, 17.2.2026 It has been clear for a long time now that Jamie Marshall’s Amplified Acoustic Band (AAB) is an essential part of Prague’s talented musical family. Even though their live performances are relatively rare, they are always warmly welcomed—a fact proven once again by the packed house

Lorenz Kellhuber Trio @ Ateliér 57, 15.2.2026 The longest break in Ateliér 57 history has come to an end—and in what a way! Yes, I’m referring to the best jazz club in Prague: the one in Beroun. Due to technical reasons, the doors had been closed since November 2025. If there was ever a fear

Jazz Special @ Jazz Dock 14.2.2026 Last night, a capacity crowd at Jazz Dock witnessed the birth—and potentially the only performance—of a remarkable Czech jazz “supergroup.” Featuring Luboš Soukup (sax), David Dorůžka (g), Jaromír Honzák (b), Marek Urbánek (dr), and Petr Zelenka (g), this ensemble of old friends came together for what founder Luboš Soukup suggests is a one-time-only event.For jazz aficionados, these names are

Libor Šmoldas Organ Trio @ U Staré Paní | 13.2.2026 Somebody pressed the sync button and the music-filled weekend got off to a flying start. As I mentioned in my “HotSpots for February,” it has been a long time since the Libor Šmoldas Organ Trio (Libor Šmoldas – g; Jakub Zomer – org; Martin Kopřiva – dr) and I were

Concert for Sudan @ Jazz Dock, 9.2.2026 We are maybe not “the world,” but we are a small piece of it, and we are trying. Yesterday’s concert at Jazz Dock proved my saying: there’s still hope.No, this was not the global Artists for Aid event that raised $5.4 million—but that’s not the point. This was

Voice-Double Bass Octet @ Jazz Dock | 8.2.2026 I don’t find myself speechless very often—for better or worse—but after last night’s performance at Jazz Dock, I am truly at a loss for words. How does one describe the harmonic relationship between four kontrabassen and four human voices? It was a harmony so filled with joy

Libor’s Jam Session @ U Staré paní 5.2.12026 If you missed the headline’s irony, take a look at the blog from the last jam session by clicking the link HERE! Despite the “dry and quiet month,” the club was absolutely packed for another incredible session led by Libor Šmoldas.The evening’s foundation was built by the “cream of

Bio Trio @ Jazz Dock 2.2.2026 As I’ve mentioned before, this trio has the energy to heat all of Prague—but last night, they settled for Jazz Dock. After taking their positions, the band launched into a funky banger of an opening number, and the temperature never dropped after that.Fresh from a successful European tour, Bio Trio—featuring Lukáš

Petra Vlková & Sonic Playground @ U Staré Paní 30.1.2026 It takes two to tango, internationally a well known fact. And it takes three to get one of the best jazz bands in the republic on the road, not yet so internationally known, but they are getting there, if the Aussies just could stop nicking