Fusio Quartet/Group
Orchestra, choir, ensemble
The Fusio Group was formed in 1992 under the name Fusio Quartet. As their name suggests, they play jazz fusion, which was less common a style in Hungary at the time the band was born. They mostly play the original compositions and arrangements of Péter Szendőfi. Since 1993 the Fusio Quartet has been giving concerts at festivals and jazz clubs regularly. Their first CD Life Rhythm came out in 1995, when the band leader, Péter Szendőfi returned from New York after completing his studies on a full scholarship at the Drummers Collective music school. The band recorded their second CD entitled Attitudes in 1999. With the addition of a pianist, the style of the music changed a little, and that was the time their name was changed to Fusio Group. Their latest album, Energy, a live recording was released in 2003. The band members have played with renowned Hungarian jazz and pop performers and bands of the like of Tea, Zsuzsa Cserháti, the Attila László Band, Djabe, and Charlie. The band members list among their influences the Chick Corea Elektric Band, the Brecker Brothers, Yellowjackets, the John Scofield Quartet, Tom Coster, Tribal Tech, and Dave Weckl Band.
| Year | Title | Publisher | Code | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Fusio Quartet: Life Rhythm | Bouvard & Pécuchet | VBP 032 |
Own |
| 1999 | Fusio Quartet: Attitudes | Periferic Records | BGCD 034 |
Own |
| 2003 | Fusio Group: Energy | Periferic Records | BGCD 103 |
Own |
| 2005 | Hungarian Jazz Store | BMC HMIC | BMC PCD 016 | Not for sale - only for promotion / 4 CDs |
| 2014 | Fusio Group: Wanna Dance? | TOM-TOM Records | TTCD 207 |