Julian Nicholas & Emil Viklický
hard bop post-bop spiritual jazz
Influences: Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Bill Evans
Emil Viklický plays piano and composes, drawing on modern jazz and Moravian folk melodies, as heard in his tune "Wine Oh Wine." Julian Nicholas plays saxophone alongside him in this quartet, which is billed as a celebration of Viklický's 70th birthday. Expect unexpected melodic turns, fiery solos and strong technical control, with Viklický's Czech folk roots giving the music a distinctive character.
Personnel:
Emil Viklický (piano)
Julian Nicholas (saxophone)