The Austrian jazz scene, renowned for its wit and creative power, has been a regular feature of the Opus Jazz Club for many years, thanks to the cooperation between the BMC and the Österreichisches Kulturforum in Budapest. The j(A)zz! series will be celebrated again this year with a three-day festival from 11 to 13 December.

Saxophonist and composer Yvonne Moriel is one of the most exciting new voices in Austria’s vibrant jazz scene. Her recent recognition with the Austrian Jazz Prize for Best Newcomer highlights her artistic depth and growing influence. Over the past two years, her quartet sweetlife has been captivating audiences and was selected as a New Austrian Sound of Music act for 2025/26 – which acknowledges their fresh perspective and valuable contribution to Austria’s dynamic and forward-looking jazz community. On 11 December, the concert of sweetlife blends classic jazz elements with electronic soundscapes, complex rhythmic structures intertwine with dub effects.

The other:M:other trio (consisting of Judith Schwarz, Arthur Fussy and Jul Dillier) aims to create a rhythmic symbiosis of sound. In their programme on 12 December, acoustic and electronic sounds merge seamlessly into one another, creating percussive networks of impulses that draw their inspiration equally from experimental music and beat-based club music. With unconventional instrumentation, extended playing techniques and a free improvisational approach, they explore the boundaries of musical genres. Imagine a missing link between free jazz improvisation and club music and you get the idea of what makes this trio so unique.

Pianist Verena Zeiner and drummer Ziv Ravitz met in New York City. Since 2021, they have played together as a duo and released two albums. Verena Zeiner, renowned for her unique and captivating piano performances, seamlessly blends improvised music with elements of chamber music and jazz. Ziv Ravitz, an exceptionally versatile drummer and composer, is one of the most sought-after musicians in modern jazz, collaborating with greats such as Avishai Cohen, Petros Klampanis or Dominic Miller. On 13 December, they will perform pieces from their existing albums and also brand-new music, featuring electronic enhancements to their acoustic instruments.

Tickets for the concerts of the 3 x j(A)zz! festival are available on the spot, online at bmc.jegy.hu, and at InterTicket Jegypont partners across Hungary.