Kirill Yakovlev Trio feat. Jiří Kotača

• Explosive guitar, Nordic melancholy, Eastern ambience

Dive into a whirlwind of emotions with the Kirill Yakovlev Trio as they blend high-energy fusion, Eastern folk influences, and atmospheric sounds. Featuring Jiří Kotača, the acclaimed trumpet virtuoso from Brno and recipient of the Czech Music Awards, known for his exquisite Nordic jazz melodies.

This trio offers a remarkable performance, characterized by a sound that swings between soulful Nordic melancholy and vibrant rock energy. Prepare to be transported by their captivating and groovy music.

🔊 “The new single 'The Pathos of the Unreachable Galaxy' starts as a complex ballad, ultimately soaring into explosive rock energy.” – Czech Radio Jazz

Kirill Yakovlev - a virtuoso guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer - has graced the US stages from New York to Montana, and has been a staple at renowned festivals including Bohemia JazzFest, JazzFest Brno, and Grünland Festival in Austria. His music resonates particularly in Denmark, where he frequently tours.

Jiří Kotača, celebrated for his compositions, has performed across Europe and won the 2024 Czech Music Awards with the album “Our Stories” (Alf Carlsson/Jiří Kotača Quartet).

Jan Sedlák, named North Jutland Jazz Name of the Year 2025, brings a deep, steady groove, previously sharing the stage with icons such as Gilad Hekselman and Niclas Knudsen, touring across Europe from Malta to Finland.

Petr Nohavica, drummer and composer, was nominated for the Czech Music Awards in 2023 and collaborates widely across Europe and the USA.

📍 Venue: Music Lab, Opletalova 1/1, 602 00 Brno
🎟️ Tickets: Buy your tickets here!