Bujdosó Quartet :: Nappali

The defining character of the band is shaped by guitarist-composer János Bujdosó's distinctive, instantly recognizable style of play, in which a raw, at times gritty sound is paired with lyrical sensitivity and an adventurous spirit.

In their music, repetitive, hypnotic motifs, unexpected rhythmic turns, and free improvisations play equally important roles. American jazz critic Doug Payne described their music as "genuinely moving," while another concert review noted that the guitarist is capable of conjuring "all the sounds in the world" from his instrument even while playing virtually within a single position.

The quartet's latest album, *A Hundred Desires*, is a bold cover record: from Katalin Karády to Cyndi Lauper, and from Brazilian music to avant-garde jazz, it shapes widely distant musical worlds into its own image. A reviewer for *Magyar Narancs* highlighted the album's "rich elegance," noting that "every measure, note, improvisational solo, and shift of emphasis is precisely in its place," while *Recorder* spoke of "daring re-imaginings." Rather than simply re-arranging the chosen pieces, the band transposes them into its own unmistakable musical universe.