North Wales Jazz presents a rising star of European jazz, Lukáš Oravec, as the Royal British Legion, Llay, near Wrexham, becomes the next stop on the award-winning trumpeter's extensive 2013 tour that has seen him play in Belgrade, Paris, Zagreb, and many more locations across Europe including his native Slovakia.
With a vibrant tone and command of the trumpet reminiscent of his influences, who include Clifford Brown and Freddie Hubbard, Lukáš Oravec is a sophisticated exponent of the classic jazz repertoire of the 50s and 60s and plays with a maturity beyond his 25 years.
Having studied at the Zilnia Conservatory and the Royal Academy of Music Aarhus in Denmark, Lukáš has become a respected player on the Europe-wide jazz scene and has won the highest awards at numerous competitions, including two categories at the 2012 New Faces of Slovak Jazz.
Joining Lukáš for this performance will be esteemed drummer, Marek Dorcík, also originally from Slovakia and known to UK audiences as a founding member of The European Union Quartet.
With the standout talents of Jamil Sheriff (keyboards) and Pete Turner (double bass) completing the quartet, this promises to be a night of high quality music.
The performance starts at 8.30pm and admission is £6.50, concessions £5.50, school children £3. Call 01745 812260 or visit www.northwalesjazz.org.uk.
