Karosi Júlia & Szabó Dániel

Over the past decade, Júlia Karosi has performed her distinctive vocal repertoire on stages both in Hungary and abroad. The singer came to jazz from a classical music background, which has left its mark not only on her high-level vocal technique and expressive tone, but also on her chosen musical world and repertoire. In addition to her own compositions, she loves to draw on folk songs and works by classical composers ranging from Bartók and Kodály to Gershwin—yet even in these arrangements, she is always interested in the personal aspect, in what she can convey about herself and our modern world using the tools of jazz.

Dániel Szabó is an internationally recognized, versatile jazz pianist and composer. In recent years, he has collaborated with world-renowned artists such as Peter Erskine, Chris Potter, and Joe LaBarbera. His album *Visionary* topped one of the charts in the American magazine *JAZZIZ*, and in the spring of 2022, he was invited to perform the final movement of Chick Corea’s *Jazz Piano Concerto* posthumously, alongside John Patitucci and Dave Weckl.

The duo’s repertoire is based on original compositions, classical music, and folk song arrangements. Their performances are characterized by sweeping improvisations and bold dynamic shifts. The concert is a meeting of the diverse worlds of two extraordinary artists—a true musical journey that transcends genres and styles.