When Marty Met Gyafi & Zoli Martien Oster, István Gyárfás, Zoltán Oláh

• 1 Ray's Idea 05:18
• 2 Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You 03:03
• 3 Bernie's Tune 03:13
• 4 Fried Pies 04:55
• 5 Caravan 04:38
• 6 Darn That Dream 04:41
• 7 Unit 7 03:33
• 8 Jingles 04:22
• Total Runtime 33:43

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"I am happy the way the music came out! Everything was done spontaneously: simple arrangements of standard tunes with the emphasis on interplay.Gyafi has the capability to blend in every musical situation and when it is time to solo he shines with his typical dry boppish sound. I have a slightly brighter sound and although we have the same influences in our background, we sound totally different in my opinion. And the mighty Zoli keeps it all together with his strong foundation and involved solos! All in all a very pleasant experience with two people that I call my friends!" (Martien Oster)

Martien Oster is permanent member of the Vincent Herring Quartet. He has recorded albums with Dr. Lonnie Smith & Diana Krall, among others. He moved to Budapest a couple of weeks ago to help one of his sons with his studies. Whilst here, he has found himself absorbed by the exciting jazz scene in Budapest.

Martien Oster, guitar
István Gyárfás, guitar
Zoltán Oláh, double bass

Martien Oster
After his studies in the USA and in the course of 35 years, Martien performed and recorded with a variety of outstanding jazz players: Monty Alexander, Red Holloway, Diana Krall (her first record!) and Dr. Lonnie Smith. In 2016 he toured Europe with legend Larry Coryell who described Martien’s playing as intelligent and soulful. In 2019 hammond organ player Mike le Donne and Vincent Herring joined Martien for a new edition of ‘Original Grooves’ playing the major clubs in Germany and Holland. Martien’s style of playing is clearly rooted in the jazz tradition but at the same time he is always looking for adventure!

István Gyárfás
is a Hungarian jazz guitarist, music teacher. He studied jazz at the Budapest Teacher Training Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, where he graduated in 2001 with a degree in jazz guitar performance and teaching with excellent grades. In 2015 he was awarded the Gábor Szabó Prize, the most prestigious professional lifetime achievement award. In 2021, he received the Award for Budapest for his contribution to the promotion of jazz, his pedagogical work and his role in the musical life of the Hungarian capital. He leads the Gyárfás Trio, the Gyárfás-Premecz Organ Trio, and performs in many permanent and occasional formations. He has performed in many countries, including the UK, Finland, Syria, Israel (Yafo Jazz Festival), Indonesia and Kenya.

Zoltán Oláh
is a Hungarian double bass and bass guitar player and music teacher. He graduated from the jazz department of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music with a degree in performance and music teaching. He has been one of the most sought-after Hungarian bass players for years, and has participated in numerous Hungarian and foreign productions, recordings, radio recordings and jazz festivals. His active bands are RigerRhodes, Gyafi trio, ÁrpiShow, TromboneSummit. Since 2007 He has also been teaching on a regular basis.

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