Shakar Trio, Roundabout (A)

The Shakar Trio was formed in April 2022 by three young musicians from Budapest: Marci Székely on drums, Milán Papp on guitar, and Bálint Lendvai on keyboards. They are strongly influenced by the contemporary Hungarian jazz scene, but also draw inspiration from international influences: the fluidity of Scandinavian jazz and the dance-oriented nature of Balkan music are both evident in their work. Their goal is for their music to evoke a universal catharsis, to stir something within the listener.

The band’s set consists entirely of original compositions and improvisation. They love to blend genres and strive to guide the audience into their own universe. This is primarily instrumental storytelling: they gradually transition from slower pieces into a danceable soundscape. At many performances, they are joined by a guest musician on a wind instrument; there is no permanent member for this role, so each concert offers a completely new and personalized experience.