"The members of band: TONY LAKATOS- saxophone, Axel Schlosser-Trombita,Fluegelhorn,
Oláh Kálmán-piano, Thomas Heidepriem-bass, Jean-Paul Hochstatter-drums.Tony Lakatos was born in a "musician family" on the 13th November 1958 in Budapest, Hungary. His Father was a famous gypsy violinist as well as his Junger Brother Roby.The musical study began on the violin at the age of 6.
He began to play the saxophone when he was 15 years old, and became a professional musician when he won a national jazz competition in 1977. He graduated from the jazz department of the Béla Bartók Conservatory in Budapest 1979. Shortly after he moved to Germany in 1981, became one of the most respected saxophone player in Germany as well as worldwide. He performed as a saxophone soloist in numerous jazz/pop/rock recordings and concerts.
Tony has played the saxophone on more than 220 LP/CD recordings as a leader or as a sideman.
He is continually touring in Japan with his own formations , and signed an exclusive contract with SKIP RECORDS in year 2002.
The title of his latest CD is "I get Along with you very well" ( Skip Records) Music of Hoagy Carmichael with George Mraz (Bass) - Adam Nussbaum (Drums) and with the legendary guest singer Jimmy Scott.
Tony Lakatos has been touring in all countries of Europe, in the USA, Japan, South Africa, India, Singapur, Indonesia and many other parts of the world."
Source: sambosi.hu
05.09.2008