Alan Bartus Trio – Deep Roots
Image: Paul Martinka
May 13 | 6:30 PM
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Experience the vibrant pulse of modern jazz as Alan Bartus New York Trio takes the stage at the ACFNY. Featuring Alan Bartus (piano), Dezron Douglas (bass), and Martin Valihora (drums), this performance showcases a bold fusion of innovation and tradition.
About the Concert
The upcoming album was composed during Bartus’s time in New York, where he has been living, studying, and making his mark on the jazz scene. This music reflects the journey of a young artist carving his path in one of the world’s most dynamic musical landscapes. A semi-finalist in the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition 2023, Bartus is recognized as one of the most exciting jazz pianists of his generation. His compositions were first presented at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, where he performed alongside jazz legends Jeff “Tain” Watts and Robert Hurst.
About the Artist
Born in 2001, in Lucenec, Slovakia, Alan Bartus comes from a family of musicians. He began piano lessons at four and later moved to Austria, where he quickly excelled. He studied at the Bratislava Conservatory and later at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Alan has appeared on nine albums. As a sideman, he has recorded and toured with artists such as Jerry Bergonzi and Tim Armacost. Bartus won the Excellence Piano Awards, the Austrian Jazz Prize, and was accepted into the Manhattan School of Music. He also received the Dave Brubeck Composer and Pianist Award. Image: Ario Omidvar
Born in 1983 in Hartford, Connecticut, bassist, composer, and educator Dezron Douglas has made a significant impact on contemporary jazz. He has shared the stage with artists such as Pharoah Sanders, Ravi Coltrane, and Enrico Rava, whose influence extends into the worldwide jazz scene. Douglas has performed at venues like Porgy & Bess in Vienna, a central hub for international jazz musicians. His work continues to resonate in Austria, where he frequently collaborates with European artists and contributes to the evolving jazz landscape.
Born in 1976 in Bratislava, Slovakia, Martin Valihora is a drummer with strong ties to the Austrian jazz scene. After studying at the Bratislava Conservatory, he expanded his musical journey through collaborations in Austria, where he performed with various ensembles. His work has brought him to prestigious Austrian venues and festivals, where he has played alongside some of the country’s most respected jazz musicians. Valihora’s extensive experience in jazz, rock, and fusion has made him a sought-after drummer.