David Dorůžka

David Dorůžka is frequently cited as a leading figure on the Czech jazz scene; an active professional musician since the age of fourteen, he has performed worldwide, collaborated with numerous international artists, and spent extended periods living in New York and Paris. He describes his style as 21st-century music—specifically, music where the improvisational element generally takes precedence over the compositional, though the latter remains crucial. His compositions draw on the legacy of modern jazz musicians while reaching out to a wide range of other styles, sounds, and traditions; a prime example is his recent album Gilgul—inspired by Jewish musical traditions—which he recorded in a trio with Robert Fischmann and Martin Novák. Dorůžka is also a highly sought-after sideman; he currently performs in a duo with vocalist Marta Kloučková, and in our catalog, he can often be heard alongside Jaromír Honzák.