Czech Jazz Workshop
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▷ 18—26/7/2026
• Student's comments:
  • Great atmosphere and organization, nice people
  • It’s awesome, that the accommodation is inside the school building.
  • Interesting and inspirational lectures
  • Both Libor Šmoldas and Steve Walsh passed on a lot of practical advice.
  • Osian Roberts works phenomenally with all of the band members.
  • Libor Šmoldas – a new view on practicing, very useful and beneficial
  • The conservatory of Jaroslav Ježek is very well technically equipped.
  • I really enjoyed jamming with the lectors during the sessions.
  • Great T-Shirts
  • I’ve learned way more about playing and feeling music in a week than I have in several years
  • Kornel Fekete – systematic teaching.
  • Terrific atmosphere at the jam sessions.
  • The lectors, the students, the rooms, the jams – all flawless.
  • Marcin Jahr – a lector with huge perspective, very motivational.
  • Steve Walsh – has a different view on music, than those who we encounter in the Czech Republic.
  • Great individual approach towards students, no stress – Brian Charette
  • The approach of S. Walshe toward the exams got my attention and his communication with the band.
  • The Workshop introduced me to music materials on which I can work on.
  • I learned new playing techniques, obtained new information and I improved in my English!
  • The Workshop was great and a lot of fun.
  • Phil and Brian – geniuses!
  • Steve Walsh – effective work, meaningful guidance, very entertaining.
  • The environment of the school was pleasant as always.
  • Brian Charette is an excellent teacher.
  • Dan Wilkins is good at throwing new techniques at you; new information...
  • Ana Cisneros is an amazing singer and teacher.
  • Mr Válek gave me advices, which started working straight away.
  • Brian Charette is excellent, patient and helpful...
  • Mr. Válek is an excellent pedagogue.
  • Osian Roberts – I am lost for words. He is a phenomenon.
  • Libor Šmoldas’s lecture „How to practice” was inspiring.
  • Kornel Fekete – He told us how to improvise and pushed us further.
  • The teachers are excellent, a great bunch!
  • Adam Tvrdý - I learned a range of effective materials, he divided his time amongst all of us.
  • Thank you for an excellent week with music!
  • It was my biggest holiday experience; I’m looking forward to next year.
  • Osian Roberts - working under his guidance was an honor.
  • I leave elated, full of energy. I met amazing people and I learnt a lot of new things.
  • Jam sessions are very well managed by teachers.
  • I liked the situation when I could play on a 'public' place on jam sessions.
  • Brian Charette is so inspiring!
  • Paul Bollenback - super!
  • The school building is very suitable for us.
  • Satisfaction level: 9000
Josef Fečo

Josef Fečo (CZ)

acoustic bass

He comes from a Romani musician family. Josef had great examples at home, his father was an excellent double bass player, his mother a singer and his great role model was always his grandfather, who is an excellent violinist and composer. Josef played the guitar from the age of four, but his desire was to play the violin like his grandfather. He played the violin until the age of eleven, after which he was attracted by the dulcimer and began to devote himself to it one hundred percent. The dulcimer meant a lot to him. From the age of 11, he became a member of a larger ensemble directed by his grandfather. This ensemble was called (ROMALE AVEN IMAR DŽIVAS). They toured several prestigious festivals throughout Europe with this ensemble. Unfortunately, this beautiful instrument does not have significant opportunities for application in our country, which led to his decision to learn to play the double bass.

He graduated from the Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory, majoring in double bass and bass guitar. During his studies at the conservatory, he met many artists. For example, with Karel Růžička. Since 1999, he has been a permanent member of his trio. Josef is today one of the most sought-after double bass player in the Czech Republic, his musical interests include jazz, funk, pop, soul and folklore. He is also a composer and arranger and collaborates with the top of our and international scene - Karel Růžička Trio, Zuzana Lapčíková Quintet, Libor Šmoldas Quartet, Rostislav Fraš etc.

Own projects: Connection, Josef Fečo and Gypsy Friends (International project Serbia, Hungary, CZ and SK), Josef Fečo – Electric Sound

International projects: Skip Wilkins (USA), Bobby Watson (USA), Radovan Tariška (SK), Luboš Šrámek (SK), Robo Opatovský (SK), Lakatoš Robert (HU), Winand Gabor (HU), Byron Wallen (GB), Ondrej Krajňák (SK)

Awards:
Anděl Award – Zuzka Lapčíková Quintet 2012 Anděl Nomination – Josef Fečo and Zuzka Lapčíková – ČERNOBÍLÁ 2007 Junior Jazz 1999

Lecturer:
Prague International Conservatory Summer jazz workshops Karel Velebný Jazz workshop

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