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vinx & basostroj, Slovak musicians, Nitra Zanzibar, Praha Jazz Dock, Jazz in Prague

VINX featuring Basostroj

VINX is undoubtedly one of the most gifted improvisational vocalists performing today. With songs that range from jazz to funk, bossa nova to blues and back again. Soaring vocals, intricate layered melodies and grooves all together mark the signature style that makes VINX a stand out. Infused with tastes from around the world, his songwriting is a tour de force combining the best in storytelling with the heart and soul of a true balladeer.

VINX has recorded and toured with some of the music industry’s greatest icons: Stevie Wonder, Sting, Herbie Hancock, Sheryl Crow, Branford Marsalis, Ernie Watts, Taj Mahal, Ricki Lee Jones, Darius Rucker, Vance Gilbert, Cassandra Wilson, Brenda Russell, Cher and numerous others. His songwriting credits are a long list ranging from Tom Jones and Will Downing to The Lion King and Sprite™. For years he was a leader of a cult band JUNGLE FUNK.

STING -“His baritone voice swooping and soaring through melodies had me open mouthed, gaping in that telling combination of wonder and envy that great artists sometimes provoke”

STEVIE WONDER- “VINX is the gift you give to someone you really care about”

AL JARREAU - “The future of vocal jazz innovation is safe in the voice of VINX”

Band:
Martin Žiak – bass
Miro Hank - drums

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