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Laco Deczi Trumpet player, composer and band leader Laco Deczi was born in Bernolakovo (close to Bratislava, Slovakia) in 1938. In 1960's he was a member of Karel Velebny's SHQ. In 1970 he recorded his solo album "Sentimental Trumpet" with strings. As soloist he took part on the famous big band recording "Jazz Goes To Beat" by Vaclav Zahradnik.
In the end of 1967 he founded his own Jazz Celula ensemble and since the beginning of 1970 he was a member of d the Czech Radio Jazz Orchestra (JOCR).
He also made some duo recordings with the guitarist Sarka Dvorak and composed a lot of music for film and TV productions.
Since 1985 he lives in United States where he is a leader of the "Jazz Cellula International". Laco has performed throughout the United States with a roster of jazz the finest musicians, among them: Elvin Jones, Bill Watrous, Junior Cook, Dave Weckl, Sonny Costanzo, just to name a few. Chris DePino Chris DePino is one of the top Chromatic Jazz Harmonica Players in the world. He has performed with Symphony Orchestras and many national and international players. His recent collaborations with Laco (latso) Deczi (dechee), the magnificent Jazz Trumpet Player from Prague is gaining worldwide attention. Chris is now a full- fledged member of Mr. Deczi’s band, Celula New York. He travels frequently with Celula on their European tours.
Chris is also the head of Jazz and Blues Harmonica studies at the renowned Neighborhood Music School in New Haven, CT. A school which has produced such greats as Christian Sands Jazz pianist.
With the European Success of Laco Deczi and Celula NY the band in embarking on their first American Music Tour. More information on both of these Jazz Greats can be found at: www.chrisdepino.com www.lacodeczi.com YouTube Live performances: Laco Deczi: 1 Chris Depino: 1, 2, 3, 4 Join Laco & Chris on Facebook today! Laco Deczi Chris DePino |
