Balázs Bágyi New Quartet „In the footsteps of Erik Satie” (Hungary) / Sügisjazz 2024

Drummer and composer Balázs Bágyi is a highly esteemed figure on the Hungarian jazz scene, and he will be performing at Autumn Jazz with his ensemble, the Balázs Bágyi New Quartet. Bágyi’s unique melodic drumming style is both emotionally rich and captivating, enchanting audiences across Europe, America and China. While the ensemble typically showcases Bágyi’s original compositions, the Estonian audience will have the opportunity to experience the Hungarian musicians’ interpretation of the works of French minimalist pianist and composer Erik Satie.

The music of the Balázs Bágyi New Quartet is grounded in post-bop elements and embodies the essence of acoustic jazz. The drummer is joined by exceptional musicians from Budapest’s younger generation: saxophonist Soso Lakatos, award-winning pianist Dezső Oláh and acclaimed bassist Péter Oláh. In 2016, the quartet’s album Homage to Shakespeare,featuring vocalist Kriszta Pocsai, received the international jury prize at the Gramofon Awards, and they were subsequently named…