ABOUT THE JAN PRAX QUARTET
Built around its exceptional saxophonist, the Jan Prax Quartet is an internationally award-winning group. Drawing inspiration from the depth and intensity of late-20th-century American jazz, Prax's compositions remain rooted in that tradition while developing a clear contemporary voice, mixing influences from R&B, Soul, and Hip-Hop to create music that feels vibrant and current.
The group has performed worldwide and released two critically acclaimed albums (Keepin’ a Style Alive on ACT and Ascending on Challenge Records). They have also explored the music of Charles Mingus, including a nationally broadcast performance at the Leverkusener Jazztage on WDR and 3sat. A new album will be released soon.
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…