Treurenberg 10, 1000 Brussels
Attila Korb began his musical studies on violin and piano. He graduated from the Academy of Music in 2007 with a major in music theory and conducting. At the same time he was studying trombone at the jazz faculty. He came first in the Hungarian Radio’s Zsoldos Ernő Jazz Trombone Talent Contest and as a reward he gained the opportunity to publish his first solo album. In 2009, he was invited to play at the Breda Jazz Festival and the Japanese Kobe Jazz Street Festival. Since 2005 Attila takes the 1st trombone chair in the Budapest based Modern Art Orchestra. He also plays the piano, the cornet, and the bass saxophone and regularly arranges and composes music.
Tamás Zsári (saxophone) was born in Budapest and graduated from the Franz Liszt Academy of Music. After his studies, he moved to the United States and lived there for 3 years. In 2001, he accepted an invitation from the Budapest Jazz Orchestra and joined the ensemble. He is one of the founding members of the Modern Art Orchestra. He has played with many well-known musicians, including Bob Mintzer, Peter Erskine and Dave Liebman. With his group, he also plays his own compositions. He has played at many festivals in Hungary and Europe. He currently lives in Brussels.
Bart De Nolf (double bass) was born in 1965 in Bruges, Belgium, and graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Ghent in 1987 with a degree in classical double bass. Since 1988 he has taught at the Royal Conservatories of Ghent and Brussels. He has been a member of the BRT Jazz Orchestra since 1986. He has also played with pop groups and several independent musicians. He was a member of the Toots Thielemans Quartet, with whom he played all over Europe and the world.
Bruno Castellucci (drums) was born in Chatelet, Belgium. At the age of 14, he began playing drums on his own. In 1962, he won 1st prize at the Adolph Sax Dinant Jazz Festival. Since 1963, he has been a member of Alex Scorier's jazz quintet. Since 1970, he has taken part in recording sessions in several countries. Between 1974 and 1981, he was a member of the BRT Jazz Orchestra and a regular member of the Toots Thielemans Quartet. Since 1978, he has been a member of the Akkerman group, and since 1980 of Rhythm Combination & Brass.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Victor da Costa started learning the guitar at the age of 11 and, after years of study, moved to to Europe to improve his skills. In 1993, he entered the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Victor has been regularly performing in Belgium and abroad with his own projects, as well as with other groups, in renowned venues and festivals. Some artists he has performed with are Philip Catherine guitar orchestra, Márcia Maria and Steve Houben, among others.