Naima
active from year 1985
jazz combo, in the late 80's one of the most promissing Czech jazz bands. In the mid-90's, the band is slowing down as most of the members have their own projects. Robert Balzar as well as the other members belong to the most respected domestic jazz personalities. The band name refers to the ballad by the jazz legend John Coltrane.
Members:
Jaromir Honzak (1985-1987) , double-bass
Martin Zbrozek (1985-1987)
Zdenek Zdenek (since 1985) , leader, keyboards, drum machine
Frantisek Kop (since 1985) , saxophones, clarinet, percussion
Martin Sulc (since 1985) , drums
Robert Balzar (1988-1989) , double-bass
Pavel Zboril "Bady" (1989-1990) , drums
Peter Binder (since 1990) , guitars, percussion
Svatopluk Kosvanec (since 1992) , saxophones, clarinet, trumpets
Discography:
Naima , Panton 1988 ,
Naima II , Panton 1990 ,
Naima Live - Session '90 , Arta 1991 ,
Different Colours , Arta 1993 ,
samplers etc.:
Best Of AghaRTA : Vol. 1 , Arta Records 1993
The Best Of AghaRTA : Vol. 2 , Arta Records 1995
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