ABOUT THE JAN PRAX QUARTET  

The internationally award-winning Jan Prax Quartet is led by saxophonist and composer Jan Prax. Drawing inspiration from the depth and intensity of late-20th-century American jazz, Prax’s compositions remain rooted in that tradition while developing a distinctive contemporary voice, incorporating influences from R&B and soul.

The quartet has performed worldwide and released the critically acclaimed albums Keepin’ a Style Alive on ACT and Ascending on Challenge Records. The group has also explored the music of Charles Mingus, including a nationally broadcast performance at the Leverkusener Jazztage on WDR and 3sat.

On September 25, 2026, the quartet will release its new album, Traces of Light, on Double Moon Records. For the album, Prax brings together a top international line-up featuring Carl-Henri Morisset on piano, Riccardo del Fra on double bass, and Zhitong Xu on drums. Its nine original compositions are shaped by the quartet’s trust, intuition, and shared musical vision. At its heart, Traces of Light is an album about connection, compassion, and presence.

FESTIVALS 

The Jan Prax Quartet has performed on many international festival stages including: Leverkusener Jazztage, Rheingau Musik Festival, Jazz Open Stuttgart, Jazz Rally Düsseldorf, Lotos Jazz Festival (PL), International Jazz Festival Prague (CZ), Made in New York Jazz Gala (USA), Jazzàblanca Festival (MOC), Jazz Plaza Havana (CUB)...

CLUBS 

Notable club appearances include: Blue Note Beijing (CHN), JZ Club Shanghai (CHN), Bird’s Eye Basel (CH), Reduta Jazz Club Prague (CZ), A-Trane Berlin, Jazzschmiede Düsseldorf, Capitol Mannheim, Birdland Hamburg…