Zorba že ja Buddha (CZ/SK)

The basis of the Zorba že ja Buddha is a combination of two musical individualities: Ashley Sarah Abrman and Ondřej Hauser. Ashley’s charismatic singing is influenced by gospel. Ondřej, bass player and producer, is known from such groups as the Prago Union Live Band, the David Kraus Band and the Ochepovsky project. Through their connection rises a hybrid of electronics fusion with acoustic music in an original overhead stream.

Shai Maestro Trio (IL)

Dynamic trio led by pianist Shai Maestro from New York, who has performed with Avishai Cohen (bass) and will now present his album on ECM. As the newest acquisition of ECM, Shai Maestro becomes part of the line of famous jazz pianists who have defined the label: Keith Jarrett, Paul Bley and Chick Corea, among others. In his compositions he mixes jazz with all kinds of influences, for example from his native Israel.

Get the Blessing (UK)

Formed in 2000, Bristol-based four-piece Get the Blessing boast a truly international fan base, having forged a unique signature sound that defies easy classification, yet never loses sight of thumping tunes, monstrously infectious beats and a joyous collective spontaneity.

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