Teo Collori, lead guitar
Metod Banko, rhythm guitar
Matija Krečič, violin
Matej Kužel, clarinet
Jošt Lampret, bass
Guitarist Teo Collori formed Momento Cigano (initially a trio comprising two guitars and an upright bass), a band noted for its unique take on gypsy swing, soon after graduating in jazz from the Carinthian State Conservatory in Klagenfurt in 2010. Collori proficiently translates the vibrant and danceable style of jazz - developed jointly by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli before World War II - into original compositions rich with imaginative arrangements and inspired solo flights. The band has released three albums: Hot Club Piran (2015), Kamerato muzikante (2018) and Molto Aligatore (2019). At last year's festival, this all-star band performed before a very limited audience in Linhart Hall. This time, our outdoor venue will again allow free rein to the musicians, which is what they justly deserve.
