Roots of
jazz in Prague and Czech Republic (or then Czechoslovakia) date back to 1920´s and 1930´s, when R. A. Dvorsky and J. Jezek became stars of international renown. Later on, during communist regime, jazz became a way to express the protest against the government.
Czech jazz expanded during 1950´s and 1960´s and
Reduta Jazz Club, the first permanent
Prague jazz stage, was established. Nowadays, Reduta offers traditional as well as
modern jazz and specializes on presenting
big bands. Even former US president Bill Clinton couldn´t resist playing saxophone in Reduta during his Prague visit!
Prague jazz scene has a lot more to offer. From great
Czech jazzmen to
internatonal jazz stars, every night, you can choose from a variety of
jazz concerts in Prague.