Steely Dan is often described as a "cult band," and they are a prime example of when this term truly applies. Over their more than fifty-year history, they recorded nine studio albums, functioning both as a purely studio-based project and a live concert sensation. While they started as a rock band, their work quickly evolved to feature a distinctive blend of rock, polished pop sounds, and jazz harmonies. Collaborators on their recordings included the likes of Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, Larry Carlton, and Wayne Shorter, among many other musicians. Iconic tracks such as "Kid Charlemagne," "Aja," and "Reelin' In The Years" have become a part of the unofficial textbook of musical and sonic studio craftsmanship. The central creative figures of the band were vocalist and pianist Donald Fagen (1948) and guitarist and bassist Walter Becker (1950–2017).
The band brings together talent from the Manchester, Prague, and Ostrava music scenes. For this special occasion, drummer Jenny Krompolc Jr., bassist Iva Kejzlarová, Kirill Yakovlev and Jonáš Turek, keyboardist Jiří Neužil, and a horn section featuring Jakub Doležal, Andy Schofield, and Suzanne Higgins will perform together. Vocalists Veronika Vítová and Betty Panzo will also join them.
The saxophonist Suzanne Higgins is turning 50 years old on the 26th January, so this gig will also be her party. Come and celebrate!
Jazz Dock´s ten-meter-long futuristic bar is full of traditional and proven drinks and cocktails as well as specialities and news for anyone with a fantasy. You can also enjoy Jazz Dock Kitchen´s delicatessen and treat yourself to a tasty dinner, all the time during the musical production.
