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INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY 2026

30/04/2026 – MACEDONIAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

12:00 *special event on 29/04/2026	PARK FREDERICK CHOPIN	JAZZ FOR KIDS
16:00	SMALL HALL	PEACH VICE JAZZ
17:15	SMALL HALL	NEXT TO SILENCE
18:30	SMALL HALL	ARNAU GARROFÉ: “FRANTIK ZEN” (ES/BG)
19:45	GREAT HALL	JACO LIVES! (MK/USA/AT) TRIBUTE TO JACO PASTORIUS
21:00	GREAT HALL	BREAD AND SALT

PEACH VICE JAZZ (MK)

Nasko Dzorlev – vocals/trumpet/backing vocals
Sime Zlatkov – vocals/saxophone/backing vocals
Ivan Petrovski – trombone
Dejan Mitrović – double bass/vocals
Adi Imeri – guitar/saxophone
Bodan Velkovski – guitar
Marko Cvetanoski – guitar
Petar Lukić – keyboards
Aleksandar Vanchovski – drums
Goce Lalkovski – gramophones/triangle

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PEACH VICE is a post-pandemic band, born from the storm of the "pre-pandemic man". They describe themselves as "metaphysical-dialectical beings" with an emphasis on chaos and rage, spreading positive anger and a desire to develop (un)consciousness. The band takes its final form before the end of 2022, announcing its presence with the videos for "Breathe" and "King". These songs were just a prelude to their debut album "EKIPIZZA", which was released on January 31, 2023. Since then, PEACH VICE has established themselves as one of the most explosive acts on the Macedonian scene. Their first performance at the Earthquake 11 festival laid the foundation for a series of powerful concerts across the country, including impressive performances by D-Festival, as well as the energetic performances of Vostanie (2023) and Metal Discharge (2024). After the debut success, the band continued to release singles, among which stand out "Lice", "Zbor" and the most recent "Mi se gadi" (October 2024), released under the auspices of the independent publishing house "Mrtov Konj".

NEXT TO SILENCE (MK)

Kiril Kuzmanov – saxophone
Adi Imeri – guitar
Filip Dimishkovski – keyboards
Dragan Stojĸovskĸi – bass guitar
Gotse Naumov – drums

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Next to Silence is a Macedonian jazz band that has been building a recognizable musical expression for a long time, shaped through the long-term collaboration of its members in various formations. Their music moves between genres, avoiding clear categories. Spiritual and sarcastic elements are intertwined in their approach, creating an atmosphere that is more felt than explained. Although initially inspired by the aesthetics of ECM, through reinterpretations of existing works, the band naturally transitioned to creating original music. Their albums, released for SJF Records at the Skopje Jazz Festival, embody various sound stories and tell what is best said without words. Although the band's name Next to Silence comes from a sentence in a jazz magazine that describes the music as "the most beautiful sound after silence," their music is neither the most beautiful sound nor silence. It is something in between. The band's music can be experienced as an invocation of different narratives or as a soundscape devoid of concrete meaning - an experience that can lead you to silence.

ARNAU GARROFÉ: “FRANTIK ZEN” (ES/BG)

Arnau Garrofé – tenor saxophone
Alexander Logozarov – guitar
Steve Hamilton – keyboards
Radoslav Slavchev 'Riverman' – electric bass
Vassil Voutev – drums

The saxophonist Arnau Garrofé debuted as a band leader with the project “Frantik Zen”. It is a composition with an eclectic sound that evokes fusion from the 70s and 80s, but with a contemporary musical approach. Frantik Zen’s music skillfully intertwines complex compositions with a solid groove and intense rhythms. Although deeply rooted in the funk and R&B tradition, the influence of the virtuosity of the modern saxophone school is clearly felt in it. Named the best alternative jazz album at the “2024 R&B Awards” by Top Shelf Music, the composition is a regular guest at the most prestigious festivals in Bulgaria, performing as an opening act for names such as MonoNeon and Avishai Cohen. Together with some of the most prominent Bulgarian musicians, Garrofé presents an energetic and powerful live experience.

JACO LIVES! (MK/USA/AT)
TRIBUTE TO JACO PASTORIUS

Dane Alderson (USA) – electric bass (Yellowjackets)
National Jazz Orchestra (MK)
Sigi Feigl (AU) – conductor

For the culmination of the tenth edition of "Today It's All About Jazz", the National Jazz Orchestra is preparing an unforgettable journey through the legacy of one of the greatest revolutionaries of the bass guitar - Jaco Pastorius.

This time, the stage will be enriched with the guest appearance of world-class bass guitar virtuoso, Dane Alderson.

Dane Alderson
One of the most exciting bassists of our time, Australian phenomenon Dane Alderson is a current member of the legendary band Yellowjackets. He began his career in Australia as a child prodigy, winning prestigious awards and scholarships (the James Morrison Scholarship) as a teenager. His portfolio includes collaborations with greats such as Victor Wooten and Stanley Jordan, as well as performances with the world's leading symphony orchestras. Known for his exceptional technique and melodiousness, Alderson is the perfect choice to bring Pastorius' complex and energetic spirit to life.

Sigi Feigl
A dear friend of our orchestra and a proven authority on the European jazz scene, Austrian conductor and saxophonist Sigi Feigl once again stands before the National Jazz Orchestra. As a long-time leader of prestigious orchestras and collaborator of top world soloists, his presence guarantees precise performance and sophisticated sound.

This program is dedicated to the man who redefined the role of the bass guitar in music. Through masterful arrangements for big band, the National Jazz Orchestra, Alderson and Feigl will remind us of Jako's genius – from his work with Weather Report to his anthological solo compositions.

BREAD AND SALT (MK)

Kokan Dimuševski – keyboards
Bodan Arsovský – bass guitar
Dimitar Bozhikov – guitar
Mihail Parushev – drums

Since its formation in 1976, until today, the legendary Macedonian band Bread and Salt writes the history of Balkan music, celebrating authentic Macedonian rhythms throughout the world. Their distinctive blend of folk motifs and complex instrumental sections remains a trademark by which the band is recognizable throughout the former Yugoslavia and beyond. The current lineup, which has been operating since 2007 and recorded their last studio album "And So On...", will perform their best repertoire at this anniversary performance. From early classics like "Devetka" and "Bistra Voda", to timeless covers of "Jovano, Jovanke" and "Aber Dojde, Donke", their music remains as fresh and relevant as it was at the beginning. 50 years of Bread and Salt!

JAZZ FOR CHILDREN
29/04/2026 / FREDERICK CHOPIN PARK (SOUR WATER) / 12:00

Young jazz talents on stage.