Treurenberg 10, 1000 Brussels
Nikoletta Szőke is a new winner of the Péter Máté prize, winner of the Montreux jazz singing competition and one of Hungary's most popular jazz performers. In addition to Hungarian concert halls and festivals, she has performed with great success in New York, Tokyo, Brussels, Copenhagen, London and Berlin, singing with Michel Legrand, Bobby McFerrin, Kurt Elling and Gregory Hutchinson, among others. She has released seven solo albums to date, the latest of which, Moonglow, was produced by Grammy Award winner Helik Hadar. She has been writing songs in Hungarian for eight years and made his debut with the hit song "Új esély" (New Chance) in Dal 2021.
Gábor Cseke graduated in piano from the Liszt Academy of Music. As well as performing, teaching has played an important role in his career. Since 2002, he has been the musical partner of Kornél Fekete-Kovács and pianist with the Modern Art Orchestra since its inception. His musical sensibility is an integral part of the soul of the ensemble. He is a recognised member of several Hungarian jazz bands, a regular piano accompanist and the artistic director of Hungarian Radio's talent competitions. In 2008, the eMeRTon prize-winning composer and pianist was awarded the Artisjus prize for his outstanding work in presenting Hungarian 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.