Maj Kavšek - Galaterna (Album Pre-release Concert) at Donau115

Maj Kavšek - trumpet & flugelhorn, compositions
Efim Brailovskiy - alto saxophone
Samo Hude - piano
Leo Gerstner - drums
Gal Golob - double bass
Maj Kavšek (2000) is a Berlin-based trumpeter and composer born in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Throughout his academic journey, he has had the privilege of working with esteemed professors and musicians, including notable names such as Philip Dizack, Nate Wooley, Ralph Alessi, Greg Cohen, Reggie Moore, and others.
Maj has had the honor of performing as a featured soloist and orchestra musician with the ""Big Band - Radio & Television Slovenia"" on multiple occasions. In 2019, he won the 1st prize at the TEMSIG competition with his band - “The Mood Lab Quintet” in Slovenia. In 2023, he received an invitation to perform with the ""Euroradio Jazz Orchestra"" in Lithuania and “Fame’s Institute Orchestra” in North Macedonia.
He has performed at various music festivals (Jazz Festival Ljubljana, Zvončki in Trobentice, Fête de la Musique Berlin, Skopje Jazz Festival, Vilnius Mama Jazz Festival and others), where he has taken on both the roles of a band-leader and a side-man, collaborating with esteemed musicians such as Chris Pitsiokos, Philipp Gropper, Bram De Looze, Felix Henkelhausen, Jan Bang and others.
""Galaterna,"" Maj Kavšek’s debut release, is an album produced, composed and arranged by Kavšek. The title, a coined term, embodies the essence of the project—crafting something distinctive while retaining a connection to its musical roots/inspirations. The album features a collection of compositions, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of sources, ranging from traditional jazz inspired melodies that pulsate with energy and rhythm to intriguing open harmonies and textures. The music pays homage to artists that have significantly shaped Kavšek's musical expression. The result is a musical narrative that blends innovation with a deep appreciation for the traditions that have shaped the quintet's sound.
https://majkavsek.com, https://www.youtube.com/@MajKavsek