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January is a quiet month, in your dreams! 😀

By tradition we are now entering the quiet months of the year, entertaining wise. Time for a good, healthy life and to get rid of the extra kilos that sneaked up on us during the holiday season. Does it sound familiar? Oh yes, been there, done that. But since we are living in Prague, the European Jazz capital, the live music life is as active as we are used to, and holds the same high quality as before. So here’s some very subjective hints on where to go in January, but since I only like good or very good music you should give it a try 😉. I concentrate mostly on the local bands/artists, that of course doesn’t always mean that they are Czech, but local and good, yes! 😊  I’ve only put in concerts/gigs where tickets were still available when writing this. Keep the address for this site in a good place, for the next month you’ll have new information as we get there.  If you want to have a small knowledge about the clubs in question you can get it HERE… 

Tomáš Zelený Trio; I know almost nothing about this group, yet. They have a great pianist, yes, and the ad says; “Tomáš Zelený Trio, consisting of drums, double bass and piano, combines the energy of the New Orleans jazz tradition with the modal aesthetics of the 1960s. Tomáš Zelený – dr -; Mikuláš Pokorný – pi -; Pavol Mojto – b -“. Sounds more than interesting so, see you there.  
U Staré paní, Friday 2.1 @ 20.00

Libor’s Jam Session; FREE ADMISSION! One of Europe’s/world’s leading jazz guitarists and his jam sessions have already become traditional at The Old Lady. You never know what to expect, the only thing that you will know is that it will be of high quality, and with free admission.   
U Staré paní, Monday 5.1 @ 20.00

Daniel Žižka; A young man on the rise in the Czech world of music. A name to remember, his first “real” performance in a genuine jazz club. Go for it, I don’t think you will regret it. More info about Daniel HERE…
Jazz Dock, Friday 9.1 @19:00

Jaroslav Šindler Quartet; The father to today’s jazz guitarists in the republic and his band. This will never go wrong. 😀

Jazz Dock, Tuesday 13.1 @20:00

OJ Žlábek & His Harpriders; Sweet home Chicago… It’s back to the roots, 
U Staré paní, Thursday 15.1 @ 20.00

Bohemia After Dark; Pragues own multinational bebop ensemble. If you haven’t heard or seen these guys before, now it’s about time, because their worth it! 
U Staré paní, Saturday 24.1 @ 20.00

Jana Koubková Quartet; The LADY of Czech jazz is still going strong, what an example to the younger generations. There’s nobody that can take over the stage as her, and this is during the soundcheck! We love you Jana! ❤️ 
Jazz Dock, Monday 26.1 @20:00

Adam Tvrdý Trio; We are spoiled with the best jazz guitarist in Europe, Adam is a proof and good example of that, and his colleagues are in no way far behind! See you at Jazz Dock… 
Jazz Dock, Wednesday 28.1 @20:00

Petra Vlkova & Sonic Playground; This month’s Hot in the HotSpots! Will this be the year when Sonic Playground makes the spotlights? I wouldn’t be surprised if so. Get in place to see what the long hiatus has done to this excellent, personal, traditional Jazz combo. 
U Staré paní, Friday 30.1 @20.00

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