JÜ
Orchestra, choir, ensemble
JÜ was formed in Budapest in 2012 by founding members Ádám Mészáros on guitar (Qiyan, Erik Sumo, Tariqa), Ernő Hock on bass (The Qualitons, Zuboly, Dresch Quartet) and, initially, András Halmos on drums (Kampec Dolores, Tariqa, Gábor Gadó Quintet).
Over the past decade, the band has developed a unique and innovative sound, combining the freedom of free and avant-garde jazz, the momentum of post- and noise rock, experimental noise music, and various folk music influences. Their instrumental compositions are dynamic and multi-layered, with collective improvisation being one of the main guiding principles in their creative endeavor.
Their first three albums, released by London-based RareNoise Records, established JÜ’s international reputation, leading to festival and club appearances throughout Europe and beyond, such as the Ljubljana Jazz Festival, the Saalfelden Jazz Festival, the Cairo Jazz Festival, the Nasjonal Jazzscene (Oslo), and the Vortex in London.
In 2022, there was a significant change in the life of the band: András Halmos left and was replaced by Szilveszter Miklós (Rezervatum Orchestra, GreMi, AMP, Grencsó Collective, Trio Kontraszt). Szilveszter’s character and playing technique have already been integrated into the trio’s world during concerts, and can also be heard for the first time on their fourth studio album (Rudel).
Over the past decade, the band has developed a unique and innovative sound, combining the freedom of free and avant-garde jazz, the momentum of post- and noise rock, experimental noise music, and various folk music influences. Their instrumental compositions are dynamic and multi-layered, with collective improvisation being one of the main guiding principles in their creative endeavor.
Their first three albums, released by London-based RareNoise Records, established JÜ’s international reputation, leading to festival and club appearances throughout Europe and beyond, such as the Ljubljana Jazz Festival, the Saalfelden Jazz Festival, the Cairo Jazz Festival, the Nasjonal Jazzscene (Oslo), and the Vortex in London.
In 2022, there was a significant change in the life of the band: András Halmos left and was replaced by Szilveszter Miklós (Rezervatum Orchestra, GreMi, AMP, Grencsó Collective, Trio Kontraszt). Szilveszter’s character and playing technique have already been integrated into the trio’s world during concerts, and can also be heard for the first time on their fourth studio album (Rudel).
| Year | Title | Publisher | Code | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | JÜ | Rudel | BMC Records | BMC CD 351 |
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