David Kleňha
vocals, bandleader
Jazz singer and big band soloist. He leads the Jazz Combo and shapes the evening's programme with you, from the first song to the last encore.
David Kleňha's Jazz Combo
Jazz Combo for galas, balls and corporate events in Prague
Vocals, piano, double bass, drums and a horn section. Five to eight musicians in matching outfits for galas, balls and prestigious corporate events.
David Kleňhabandleader & vocals
Musicians
Who plays for you
Up to eight professional musicians from leading Czech big bands and orchestras.
Rhythm section
Jaroslav Bárta
piano
Jan Greifoner
double bass
František Kukula
drums
Horn section
Markéta Greifonerová
alto saxophone, clarinet
David Fárek
tenor saxophone, flute
Martin Jůzl
trumpet
Zdeněk Krám
trombone
David Kleňha leads the Jazz Combo, his largest line-up: up to eight musicians with four horns who bring the sound of a big band to halls where a full orchestra will not fit.
David Kleňha is a jazz singer. He performs with his own line-ups from duo to Jazz Combo and works as a soloist with jazz big bands and orchestras, including theatre performances. His repertoire is built on jazz and swing standards, ballads and Czech classics.
Jaroslav Bárta plays piano in the Jazz Combo. With double bass and drums he holds the harmonic foundation the horn section builds on.
A graduate of musicology at Masaryk University and of piano and composition at the Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory in Prague, where he now teaches jazz interpretation. A versatile pianist and composer who has worked with Lenka Filipová, Chantal Poullain and the Felix Slováček Big Band.
Jan Greifoner plays double bass in the Jazz Combo. Together with the drums he forms the rhythm section that carries the whole band, for listening and for dancing.
A graduate of the Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory, he is an experienced double bassist with strong roots in jazz, swing and traditional music. He has played in leading ensembles such as J.J. Jazzman, Matěj Benko Trio and Polydor Jazz Sextet, and accompanies leading Czech jazz singers including Eva Emingerová and Jana Koubková.
František Kukula plays drums in the Jazz Combo, giving the band its drive and keeping the tempo when it is time to dance.
A graduate of the Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory, where he studied with Dan Šoltis. He plays with Fortet, Yo Soy Indigo, Bizarre Band, Kukeecha Trio, Elena Sonenshine Quartet and Martin Hrubec Trio, and co-writes original music for the ensemble Osmosis with pianist Robin Galia.
Markéta Greifonerová plays alto saxophone and clarinet in the Jazz Combo.
A graduate of the Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory and of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, where she studied with František Kop and Felix Slováček. She is a sought-after big band player who has performed with the Felix Slováček RTV Big Band, the Václav Hybš and Karel Vlach orchestras and the Milan Svoboda Big Band. In 2011 Czech Radio selected her for the EBU European Jazz Orchestra, with which she toured Europe.
David Fárek plays tenor saxophone and flute in the Jazz Combo.
A saxophonist, clarinettist and flautist known from leading Czech big bands: the Czech Radio Big Band, the Karel Vlach Orchestra, the St Blaise Big Band and the Concept Art Orchestra. With the Czech National Symphony Orchestra he plays in the Loop Jazz Orchestra, Jazz on Screen and Blues Brothers projects, and he performs at the Karlín Musical Theatre.
Martin Jůzl plays trumpet in the Jazz Combo.
Born in Cheb, he studied classical trumpet at the Prague Conservatory and now works mainly in jazz. He plays in the Jazz Dock Orchestra, in the Bohemia After Dark and Miss Mikey May projects and with the At Ease trio.
Zdeněk Krám plays trombone in the Jazz Combo.
A trombonist who has led the Big Band Karlovy Vary since 1998. With the orchestra he continues the legacy of its founder Milan Hart, playing swing and jazz for every generation.
Photos
Gallery
Photos of the Jazz Combo will be added soon.
8
musicians in the full line-up
4
horns
320+
events with our line-ups
Video clips
Clips of how the Jazz Combo sounds live.
Jazz Combo video clips are coming soon.
Why the Jazz Combo
Orchestral sound
Trumpet, trombone and two saxophones play big band arrangements in a line-up that fits an ordinary hall.
Players from top orchestras
Musicians from the Czech Radio, Karel Vlach and Felix Slováček big bands and from Prague's jazz clubs.
Matching look on stage
The whole band performs in matching outfits, coordinated with the dress code of your evening. In photos from the gala, the band looks like one ensemble.
Clear terms for companies
Quote within 24 hours, contract under our terms, no deposit and an invoice after the event.
Repertoire sample
What you will hear
A selection from our repertoire: swing, jazz standards, ballads and Czech classics arranged for horns.
Where we play
We are happy to travel to you
We are based in Prague and play all over the Czech Republic. Germany and Austria by arrangement.
Prague & Central Bohemia, our home
Rest of the Czech Republic, happy to travel
Germany, Austria and border regions by arrangement
Request a quote
What does it cost?
References
Where we have played
Corporate evenings, prestigious events and regular residencies in Prague hotels and clubs with our line-ups.
…and many more.
Reviews
What organisers say
Feedback from clients the Jazz Combo has played for.
Live
Come and hear us live
The best way to choose us is to hear us live. We keep David Kleňha's public concert dates up to date.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Jazz Combo cost?
The Jazz Combo starts at CZK 50,000 for eight musicians for a standard evening, i.e. 2 hours of live music with one short break, including travel within Prague. Smaller line-ups are quoted individually. The sound system with a sound engineer is quoted according to the venue. Outside Prague we charge CZK 21 per kilometre (we travel in three vehicles). We send an exact quote within 24 hours; details are in the price list.
What events does the Jazz Combo suit?
Gala evenings, balls, company anniversaries, award ceremonies and prestigious evenings of cities and institutions. Four horns fill a large hall and play big band arrangements for listening and dancing.
How many musicians will come?
Five to eight, depending on the size of the venue and the character of the evening. The full eight-piece line-up has four horns; smaller line-ups keep the vocals, rhythm section and horns.
What will the band wear?
Matching outfits. Black formal wear as standard; on request we match the dress code or the colours of your event.
How long do you play?
A standard evening is 2 hours of live music with one short break. We can also play one hour without a break or 3 hours with two breaks, and we fit the programme to the schedule of your evening.
Do you provide the sound system?
Yes. A line-up with horns needs a sound system with a sound engineer, which we provide for an extra charge depending on the size of the venue and number of guests. If the venue has its own equipment and engineer, we are happy to work with them.
What are the technical requirements?
The full eight-piece line-up needs roughly 6 × 4 m of floor space, a level and dry surface and power next to the stage. We arrive early for set-up and a sound check. Outdoors, solid cover for the band and equipment is required. More in the article what the band needs on site.
How far do you travel?
We are based in Prague and play all over the Czech Republic. Germany, Austria and border regions by arrangement.
Do you play requests?
Gladly. Send your requests in advance so we have time to prepare an arrangement for the whole band.
Planning a gala
or a corporate event?
Send us the date, venue and character of the evening. Within 24 hours we will reply with the Jazz Combo's availability and a quote.