Slovenia
Peter Ugrin, conductor, violin; Andrej Štrekelj, Rok Krajnc, Istvan Tadian,Tadej Vujanić, trumpets; Matija Mlakar, Matjaž Kafol, Žiga Murko, Matic Kovač, trombones; Lan Turek, David Mozetič, Rok Felicijan, Albert Kerekeš, Annemarie Glavič saxophones/flute; Anže Vrabec, piano; Marko Čepak, guitar; Ilj Pušnik, bass; Primož Podobnik, drums
One of Slovenia’s most prominent noninstitutional big bands was formed in 2014 by Dano Ličen and Jani Šepetavec who recruited members from among young musicians studying (or having graduated in) jazz abroad. First directed by Dano Ličen, the ensemble’s current conductor is Peter Ugrin, a violinist known for his impassioned playing. In addition to self-penned compositions, their playlist features composers that include Bob Brookmeyer, Bob Mintzer and Frank Zappa. Big Band GveriLLaz won the 2018 Corendon International Big Band Competition in the “Top Class Big Band” category.
**Park and www.ljubljanajazz.si, Jazz Festival Ljubljana FB, Cankarjev dom YouTube channel