Name: Kristina Barta Quartet feat. Luboš Soukup
Start: 2026-03-14T20:00:00+01:00
Location: U Malého Glena

$Kristina Barta Quartet feat. Lubo\u0161 Soukup$

Kristina Barta - piano
Luboš Soukup - saxophone
Jaromír Honzák - bass
Marek Urbánek - drums
Selected Reviews
“The music is an excellent example of modern European jazz, which elevates jazz exploration beyond well-trodden paths. Full of great music and passionate performances, this album is a joy from start to finish, making European jazz proud.”
— Adam Baruch (Israel)
“Endless Questions and Answers does not disappoint—it delivers many promises, if not many answers.”
— Mike Jurkovic, All About Jazz (New York City, USA)
“Barta presents a fresh voice from the Czech jazz scene. We hope promoters in Western Europe will soon recognize this exceptional talent.”
— Concerto (Austria)
“All three jurors anonymously selected Kristina Barta for her innovative approach and the great interaction within her band members.”
— Ralf Dombrowski & Günter Schröder (Germany)
Kristina Barta (MgA. Kristýna Urbánková Bárta) is a Czech jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader whose artistry stands among the most distinctive voices of contemporary European jazz. Her performances have been described as fiery, expressive, and eloquent, marked by exceptional intensity and emotional depth.
Kristina’s music is not a product of imitation or convention — it is the embodiment of pure truth. Every composition and every improvisation carries her most authentic emotions, thoughts, and personal perspectives. Her piano becomes a direct channel of sincerity: a space where inner worlds are transformed into sound, where music speaks more honestly than words ever could.
With international recognition as both a composer and performer, Kristina has captivated audiences worldwide through a unique blend of classical training and jazz innovation. Her concerts stand out for their lyrical strength, rhythmic freedom, and unmistakable artistic identity, appearing at prestigious festivals and venues such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, Jazzahead!, Bohemia Jazz Fest, and many others across Europe.