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On Friday, August 28, at 7:00 p.m., the top-notch FATS JAZZ BAND, led by Ladislav Fančovič, will perform an Evening by the Danube in the rhythm of hot jazz and swing. The event will take place in the beautiful garden of the Albrecht House in the heart of Bratislava, whose genius loci evokes the romantic times of the last century, when the Albrecht family welcomed artists and lovers of fine music with their doors always open. “An Evening by the Danube” is named after the beautiful song by Gejza Dusík from 1953, recorded by Viera Racková with Juraj Berczeller’s orchestra. The best pieces from the orchestra's repertoire will be played, as well as tangos and foxtrots from our, then still Czechoslovakian waters. You will be able to hear live the compositions played and sung by legends such as Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Teddy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, F. K. Veselý, R. A. Dvorský, Viera Racková, Inka Zemánková or Jiřina Salačová. Tickets available here: https://www.ticketportal.sk/event/VECER-PRI-DUNAJI-v-rytme-hot-jazzu-a-swingu?idpartner=528

Authentic hot jazz and swing music that will transport you to another world, get your blood pumping, and take you back to an era of sophistication, elegant gowns, and lively parties. The FATS JAZZ BAND is a nine-piece orchestra that revives the tradition of hot jazz and swing from the 1920s to the 1940s. It was founded by Ladislav Fančovič, one of the best contemporary Slovak pianists. The orchestra plays original arrangements of jazz legends such as Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Teddy Wilson, and Peggy Lee, which Fančovič faithfully transcribes from old shellac recordings. In addition to American hits, it also performs Slovak foxtrots and tangos by František Krištof Veselý, as well as Czech film melodies by Inka Zemánková and R. A. Dvorský. The reconstructed historical musical instruments, period costumes, and the orchestra’s overall presentation are in perfect harmony with the era they represent. Despite its, one might say, old-fashioned nature, the orchestra’s sound evokes something timeless in people. The orchestra performs old-time songs, bringing them into the present through its spontaneous interpretation. It is precisely this spontaneity that gave the music of that era its charm, and the Fats Jazz Band will undoubtedly bring that charm to life for you. More: https://www.fatsjazzband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/fatsjazzband/ We want to bring culture closer to the younger generation, so there will be a special admission price of €1 for children under 15. Admission for adults: €25 Reservations and tickets: info@bluenote.sk, or SMS 0902 608 912