MIND TREE (Slovenia)

Matic Štemberger, piano
Peter Smrdel, double bass
Žiga Smrdel, drums, percussion

Mind Tree trio from Ilirska Bistrica combine elements of improvised and classical music, jazz, and alternative genres into original music and complement their repertoire with unique arrangements of well-known jazz standards. Pianist Matic Štemberger is the winner of numerous awards (two-time Temsig winner, Škerjanc Award recipient). We know the Smrdel brothers from WCKD Nation and projects with giants of jazz such as Denis Beganovič, Tomi Purič, Robert Jukič, Tonč Feinig, Jure Pukl, as well as from their collaboration with bands like Okustični, Vazz, Rok Zalokar Trio, Maline, and Nazzareno Zacconi Trio. The Smrdels are also winners of the national Temsig competition, and have received the coveted professional Zlata piščal award for their achievements in Slovenian popular music.

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