Concert, Baptism, and Blessing of the New Album by Pavel J. Ryba – JAZZy Fish Tales

Pavel J. Ryba Trio + Bryan Corbett (CZ/UK) World-Class Excellence in a Czech-English Rendition

Pavel J. Ryba - one of the leading figures in Czech jazz, an exceptionally technically gifted bassist, who is spoken of with respect and recognition on the international jazz-fusion scene.

"Enormous energy, impeccable bass solos that feel the influence of Jaco Pastorius, a mixture of rhythms, tempos, expressions, and extremely avant-garde improvisations…pure bass machine." (Paula Edelstein – USA - Jazziz magazine, Sound of Timeless)

His quality and originality are evidenced by a range of performances on major world stages and collaborations with stars of global excellence, such as Mike Stern, Dean Brown, Erik Truffaz, Bryan Corbett, Garry Lucas, among others. In a domestic context, he has collaborated with Jana Koubková, Jazz Q M. Kratochvíla, H. Zagorová, P. Rezek, K. Gott, and others.

Bryan Corbett (UK) – trumpet. Bryan is an outstanding interpreter of the jazz standards repertoire. He performs not only throughout Great Britain but also worldwide. He is a soloist with the "BBC Concert Orchestra." Winner of the 'Jerwood Rising Star' - Cheltenham. Collaborations include stars of global excellence - The Brand New Heavies, Tony Christie, Ben E. King, Us3, Alesha Dixon, Ella Eyre, Sigala, Sam Bailey, Brian McFadden, and others.

Tomáš Křemenák – saxophone, flute, accordion. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music workshops, studio musician, composer, educator. Collaborations with Arturo Sandoval, Didier Lockwood, Dee Dee, J. Bell, B. Shaw, the Jazz Orchestra of Czechoslovak Radio, RadioTV Big Band F. Slováčka, CBC Big Band, Prague Big Band M. Svoboda, and others.

Jiří Kollman – percussion. Musician, educator, as a permanent member of the Pavel J. Ryba Trio, he has performed at festivals and top clubs not only throughout Europe but also in North and South America. Collaborations include - Pavel J. Ryba, Jozef Skrzek, Jazz Fragment.

May 16, 2025
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist
7:30 PM