In 2007, l formed the Band of Gypsys Reincarnation with top jazz musicians from Hungary. The band’s music is meant to bridge the musical worlds of Jimi Hendrix, traditional Gypsy music, and jazz played by Hungarian Gypsies. One of the most prominent figures in Hungarian jazz is drummer Imre Koszegi. Peter Olah is a bass player and one of the most prominent musicians in the younger generation. Miklos Lukacs is the cimbalom musician. He is also a prominent representative of Hungarian Gypsy music and is well-versed in jazz and contemporary music. Our permanent soloist, lstvan Fekete is a true champion of sensitive jazz trumpet play. The guest artists who contribute to the album also add a different musical dimension to the band’s sound. The CD features Randy Brecker, one the most outstanding jazz trumpet players in the world, as well as Tibor Tatrai (Hungarian guitarist), and Jackie Orszaczky (legendary musician who we will miss). He recorded the musical basis of the recording with me from a 2004 concert to promote a CD I’m releasing called Urban Noises. To be able to play with him again, we recorded an additional soundtrack for this song with the Band of Gypsys. The Band of Gypsys Reincarnation performed a huge and successful concert in Budapest’s Palace of Arts (Muveszetek Palotaja) in October 2012 to commemorate Jimi Hendrix’ 70th birthday. Mr. Eddie Gomez played double bass and Mr. Steve Gadd played drums in the bands rhythm section. The band’s regular soloist, Mr. Istvan Fekete, was our special guest on trumpet. A 2013 CD containing the sound material from concert “Electric Angelland” was released. Imre Koszegi was a 1963 graduate of Bela Bartok’s music school. He joined Aladar Pege’s band, a world-famous bass player. In 1975, he formed his own band called Koszegi Rhythm and Brass. In 1980, he formed his international band with Jack Gregg American bass player Zbigniev Namyslowski Polish sax player, and Laszlo Gardonyi piano. He was also a member of the Super Trio, and the 24 member Creative Art Ensemble bands. He played with Larry Coryell and Steve Grossman, as well as Trilok Gurtu (Trilok Gurtu), Teddy Wilson, Frank Zappa, and Trilok Gurutu (Trilok Gurtu). He was awarded the Lyra-award and eMeRTon awardt for his musical excellence. He was responsible for more than 150 CD’s. Peter Olah, the bass player, was educated in classical music but switched to jazz soon after he graduated. He is the founding member of Trio Acoustic. At the age of 18, he recorded his first CD and helped to prepare a dozen more. He is a member of the Cornelio Tutu and Mio Matsuda Groups. He performed at many contries with Tony Lakatos and Hisao Fukushima, as well as Teraya san. He is one the best musitian of Hungarian music. He is currently a member of several jazz bands, including Balazs Bagyi Quartet. Miklos Lukacs was a Torokszentmiklos native in 1977. His father was also a cimbalom-player, and his mother played the violin for ten year. He started studying music at the Aladar Toth Music School under Agnes Szakaly. He was nine years old when he was awarded second prize in Aladar Racz’s cimbalom competition for the adolescent group. In 1990, he performed his first overseas performance in Brussels. This concert was organized by UNICEF. He continued his studies at Bela Bartok Conservatory from 1991 to 1995, where Agnes Szakaly was his teacher. His interest in jazz and improvisation grew during this period. He graduated from the Ferenc Liszt Music College in 1999 after completing the conservatory. Ilona G.Szeverenyi was his instructor at the college. He became more interested in jazz and ethno music after he graduated. He has performed as a guest or member of bands like Quartet B, Borbely Quartet, Iren Lovasz’s groups, Csaba Tuzko Septet and East Side Jazz Company. In the 1970s, jazz trumpeter Istvan Fekete was a member in good standing of Kis Rakfogo. He has been a sought-after musician in Hungarian jazz since then. From www.halper.hu
