The first Jazz Showcase was followed by similar events each year. The fifth and latest showcase, now traditionally held at the beginning of the year, takes place from 13th to 15th January, 2012. As clear proof of the success of the event, a good number of the musicians who entered the profession by performing on one of the stages at the Palace of Arts for a Jazz Showcase afternoon concert, have since become recognised musicians even outside of Hungary. They return now, several years later, as the main attractions at the Jazz Showcase and Talent Exchange.

Although the main goal of the Jazz Showcase is to introduce and encourage new talents, the performances on the various stages during the three days of this year’s event will no longer be limited to the “new generation”. Each evening, established musicians will be on the stage.

It can be proudly said that the Jazz Showcase has outgrown itself. For the first time in the history of the series, an evening concert will take place in the Béla Bartók National Concert Hall. Also for the first time this year, the Talent Exchange steps out of Hungary by presenting outstanding new talents from the Visegrád Four countries.

Friday 14 January 2011

17.00 Juhász Márton Quintet
17.30 For Notes
18.00 Masala zenekar
18.30 Kertész Erika & E.K. Avenue
20.00 Gadó Gábor French Quartet feat. Dave Liebman

Saturday 15 January 2011

17.00 Kovács Linda & Orbán György Duó
17.30 Tamarazene
18.00 Király Martina
18.30 Rozsnyói Péter Trió
20.00 Balogh Roland Finucci Bros Quartet

Sunday 16 January 2011

17.00 Four Bones Quartet
17.30 Rafael Mário Quartet
18.00 Kéknyúl Hammond Band
18.30 Hodek Dávid Trio
20.00 János Gonda: Choices and Impulses"

Source: Palace of Arts
Address: Budapest, IX district, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Tel: 555-3000