I love singing concerts in clubs, community centres or at festivals where the musicians’ performances and literally every note are the main thing that everyone in the audience pays all their attention to. But I find it equally fulfilling to connect this beautiful music with situations outside the concert stage, and thus literally be an apostle of jazz and spread its beauty at various events and occasions.
Repertoir
I currently have a playlist of about 180 jazz and pop songs, from well-known classics to hidden gems, in both English and Czech. I’m constantly adding to and expanding my repertoire to delight jazz enthusiasts and get wedding guests dancing with joy at the same time. Additionally, if there is a particular song you would like to hear, and it is within our capabilities, we are happy to include it in your experience.
My Fellow Musicians
I am incredibly grateful, happy and proud to work alongside some of the finest jazz and music professionals in the Czech Republic. Beyond their exceptional talent and skills, what I love most about them is their unwavering enthusiasm, joy, and commitment to making every performance as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible. My long-term collaborators include:
piano – Mikuláš Pokorný, Skip Wilkins, Vladimír Strnad, Michal Doležel, Jakub Zomer
quitar – Libor Šmoldas, Jaroslav Šindler
double bass – Ondřej Štajnochr, Dušan Hanzlík, Petr Dvorský
drums – Marek Urbánek, Tomáš Hobzek, Radek Němejc
Band Composition and Size
I deeply enjoy the intimacy and clarity of chamber performances in a duo, where my voice is accompanied by just a guitar or piano. At the same time, I take great pleasure in the richer sound and dynamic interaction that a larger ensemble brings. Therefore, I always tailor the final composition of my band to suit the occasion, its needs, and the audience we’ll be performing for.
Concert Projects
The breadth and diversity of my repertoire, combined with the flexibility to adjust the size and composition of my accompanying band, allow for a wide range of concert formats. These can vary in thematic focus and instrumental richness—everything is tailored to the mutual agreement with the event organizer.
In addition, I would like to highlight three specific concert projects that are already fully developed in terms of both programming and the lineup of my collaborating musicians:
Petra Vlková & Sonic Playground
Music for Corporate Events
My repertoire and the way we work with it as musicians are perfectly suited for elegant corporate dinners, presentations, anniversaries, conferences, or even family events with children, who often turn out to be our most enthusiastic listeners.
For larger-scale events or those that involve dancing, including drums in the band lineup is ideal. For more intimate occasions, where music primarily enhances the atmosphere, a smaller ensemble might be more appropriate—for example, vocals, piano, guitar, and bass, or perhaps substituting the piano or guitar with a saxophone or another wind instrument. Even smaller setups are possible, such as vocals with two instruments, or a simple duo of vocals with either piano or guitar.
Music for Weddings
If you love jazz and want to enjoy a great party on the dance floor, my band and I are the perfect choice for your wedding. With a wide repertoire of jazz and swing enriched by pop hits, and years of fine-tuned intuition for gauging (or directly discussing with you) the right vibe, rhythm, melody, or hit for the moment, we’ll be a reliable musical partner for your wedding planning team.
