Otto Hejnic Trio feat. Alan Bartuš & Neal "Sugar" Caine (USA/SK/CZ)
album release concert

Sunday 08/11/2026 from 20:00

As part of its European tour, Otto Hejnic Trio presents a brand-new program of original compositions. Energetic modern jazz, a distinctive compositional voice, and spontaneous improvisation performed by three exceptional musicians.

Otto Hejnic is one of the leading Czech jazz drummers and composers. He has released nine albums as a bandleader and has performed at major jazz festivals and clubs throughout Europe, the United States, Mexico, and Asia. His previous album was recorded in New York with legendary guitarist Peter Bernstein and Hammond organist Brian Charette. His latest vinyl release, Collector, once again features Brian Charette alongside acclaimed Welsh saxophonist Osian Roberts.

Alan Bartuš is regarded as one of the most outstanding young European jazz pianists of his generation. He graduated from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in New York and was a semifinalist in the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. He has released two albums of original music and has collaborated with artists including Jerry Bergonzi, Jeff "Tain" Watts and Bob Hurst. He has also performed at Lincoln Center, while legendary drummer Gregory Hutchinson appears as a guest on his second album.

Neal “Sugar” Caine is a New York-based double bassist whose career spans several generations of American jazz. At age 21, Elvin Jones selected him to join his legendary Jazz Machine, with which Caine spent three years touring around the world. He subsequently played in Diana Krall’s trio and, most recently, in the trio of the legendary Betty Carter. Since 2000, he has been a long-time collaborator with Harry Connick Jr. and has contributed to a number of his recordings, including the Grammy-winning album *Songs I Heard*. Throughout his career, he has also collaborated with Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Delfeay Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Nicholas Payton, Brian Blade, and Jon Batiste.

The evening will culminate with the official launch of Otto Hejnic Trio's brand-new vinyl album. This will be the audience's first opportunity to hear the trio's new original repertoire performed by this international lineup.

Alan Bartuš – p; Neal "Sugar" Caine – b; Otto Hejnic – dr.

Admission: seating CZK 550, standing CZK 300. There is no need to reserve a seat when purchasing a seating ticket. To reserve a specific seat, please write your request in the note when purchasing the ticket. Fulfillment of the request cannot be guaranteed.