Prague Castle is not only a dominant monument of the Czech Republic capital; it is also a cultural center. Since 2004, The President of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Klaus, has hosted A monthly concert series entitled: Jazz at the Castle.
This evening, I went up to the Nová Galerie at the Prague Castle with friend to hear/see: Jazz na Hradě: The Martin Brůnner Trio + Lukáš Martinek & Private Earthquake.
President Klaus greeted us and welcomed dignitaries, including the Prime Minister and guests, then the groups and the evening of great Jazz was off and running....
The cost" Plné vstupné: 390,- Kč, or about $20 USD
Martin Brunner Trio
Martin Brunner – piano
Martin Kapusník – kontrabas (Bass)
Tomáš Hobzek - bicí (Drums)
Lukáš Martinek &Private Earthquake
Lukáš Martinek – el. kytara(Elec. Guitar), zpěv (vocals)
Roman Vícha – bicí (drums)
Václav Vávra – basová kytara (Bass Guitar)
Jan Kořínek, j.h. – Hammond B3 Organ
Both groups were good, but the second was like a cross between 1950's American rock/blues and light Jazz...they had the crowd clapping really loudly... but I noticed not too many people were tapping their feet...other than me.
in fact, unfortunately, I was THE only person there with Jeans on and a sweater... everyone else was dressed to "the nines"... well, next time I will know what to wear.. ;-)
so very nice; really excellent. thanks. And really cool to see the President of THE Czech Republic as well. ;-) I mean, how great is that!!!!!
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