ROBERT BALZAR
Genres: Post Bop, Hard Bop • Czech Republic

1996: Robert Balzar formed a group under his own name, the Robert Balzar Trio. 1998: The Robert Balzar Trio recorded their first CD, TRAVELLING (Jazzpoint). This album was voted 1998 CD of the Year by Czech Radio Jazz Test. 2000: The Robert Balzar Trio recorded their second CD, ALONE (Cube/Metier). This album was voted the Best Czech CD of the Year. The group was also voted 2000 Best Group of the Year. 2002: The Robert Balzar Trio provided the music for Yvonne Sanchez's acclaimed debut album, INVITATION (Cube/Metier). This album was nominated for a Czech Grammy Award. 2005: The Robert Balzar Trio recorded their third CD, OVERNIGHT (Sony/BMG). This album was nominated for a Czech Grammy Award. 2006: The Robert Balzar Trio played the Istanbul Jazz Festival (TR), Birmingham Jazz Festival (UK) and some dates in Stockholm (S). 2007: Along with their typically busy concert schedule, the Robert Balzar Trio also played the Tel Aviv Jazz read more...