MÁRIO RAFAEL TRIO: OUT OF ZONE – ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT (HU)

Mário Rafael is one of the most talented pianists of the young generation of Hungarian jazz. The music of his trio transcends stylistic categories, and in their compositions collective improvisation plays a major role alongside lyrical melodies. Their latest album, Out Of Zone, is inspired by contemporary sounds, as Mário has long had a desire to bring their music to a wider audience.

Mário Rafael graduated from the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, and moved to Toronto, where he worked as a studio musician. He has worked as a session pianist for several artists and has composed many songs for albums by national and international artists. He founded his own trio in 2014; their compositions include groovy compositions as well as works inspired by Hungarian and Roma folk music elements. His fellow musicians also graduated as jazz musicians, but they also consider contemporary popular music as a constant source of inspiration, which is reflected in their bold and extensive use of electronic effects.