MRK + MIND TREE – A night of Metal Jazz

MRK + MIND TREE – A night of Metal Jazz

Doors: 19:00
Start: 20:30

MRK is a groove-heavy, horn-lit progressive project inspired by the universe and its silence.
Led by the drummer Gaj Bostič active between Austria and Slovenia, it is a meeting of diverse
musical elements, each genre contributing its own unique hue to the overall palette of sound. The
resulting dynamic fusion defies all conventional categorizations. Each song is a reflection of the
desire to explore boundaries and unknown territories. “Eclipse” refers to the moment when light
and darkness engage in a cosmic dance. Existing simultaneously, light signifies brightness and
energy, while darkness denotes depth and mystery. The project aims to play with these opposites,
just like the planets passing through the shadow of another and momentarily overlapping. The
presence of light is reflected in the sound of the trumpet and saxophone, their melodies
illuminating the powerful rhythm section that moves in a dark setting, with the keyboards and
effects adding depth and creating a contrasting atmosphere.

Lineup:
Gaj Bostič – Drums
Jošt Lampret – Bass
Mark Žakelj – Guitar
Samo Hude – Keys
Lenart De Bock – Tenor Saxophone
Jordi Roviró – Trumpet

Step into the dynamic world of Mind Tree, a trio of exceptionally talented Slovenian musicians
forging a unique sound at the crossroads of jazz, classical, and alternative genres. Rooted in
collaboration, Mind Tree is comprised of pianist Matic Štemberger, bassist Peter Smrdel and
drummer Žiga Smrdel.
In April 2023, they unveiled their debut album, ‘Catharsis,’ a captivating journey through original
compositions that not only received local acclaim at the Jazzon competition but also secured
international recognition, winning the ‘7 Virtual Jazz Club’ award for the best original composition.

Lineup:
Matic Štemberger – Keys
Peter Smrdel – Bass
Žiga Smrdel – Drums

Credits for flyer:
Artwork Design by Manuel Brajnik
Poster Design by Lucija Bostič