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About us

Let yourself be captivated by the enchanting world of Spinus Q, a band that brings together musicians across generations, united by a shared love for jazz and other genres. Original songs written by pianist Jakub Čížek and vocalist Hana Váchová are at the heart of their repertoire. Enjoy their unique atmosphere, catchy melodies, and imaginative lyrics. The band members—talented graduates and students of the Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory—also contribute with original instrumental pieces and fresh, modern arrangements of famous jazz standards. You can best experience this diverse musical mosaic live at one of their upcoming concerts or by listening to their debut album, *Svítá*, released in 2024.

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Hana Váchová

Vocal

Hanka graduated in Music Education from the Faculty of Education, Charles University. She was taught by singers such as Melanie Scholtz, Allison Wheeler and Miriam Bayle. She sang with a big band, in several jazz bands, choirs and vocal groups. She is inspired by singers such as Sarah Vaughan, Shirley Horn, Nancy King and Jazzmeia Horn.

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Daniel Šatra

Saxophones

Daniel Šatra is a saxophonist who enjoys playing the tenor, clarinet and transverse flute. He loves jazz in all positions and forms and is no stranger to other genres. He is a graduate of the Jaroslav Ježek College of Music. He actively performs with many groups and tries to educate other students in the ZUŠ. His favorite jazz saxophonists include Bob Reynolds, Joshua Redman and Michael Brecker. Daniel stepped in when our founding member Váša Květoň moved to Berlin.

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Jakub Čížek

Piano

Jakub graduated from the J. Ježek College of Music in Prague, but works professionally at the Czech Radio as the director of the symphony orchestra (SOČR). He first got into jazz in his hometown of Trutnov, where he played in the Melancholik Band and also with his classmates in the Charlie Band. His favorite jazz pianists include Michel Petrucciani, Keith Jarrett, Kenny Barron, Alan Pasqua and Christian Sands.

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Martin Kout

Drums

Martin graduated from the Teplice Conservatory and the Jaroslav Ježek College of Music. He is currently studying jazz music at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. He has guested with the North Bohemian Philharmonic Orchestra in Teplice and other orchestras on European tours, such as the Callas In Concert: The Hologram tour, or the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir with David Arnold. He also teaches percussion instruments, composes and produces his own music from jazz to punk. He is inspired by Thelonious Monk, or bands such as Sex Mob, or nothing,nowhere.

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Štěpán Váňa

Drums

A native of Pilsen, double bass and bass player, teacher at the Art School, sound engineer, amateur brewer. He studied double bass at the Prague Conservatory under the guidance of Prof. Jiří Valenta. He completed jazz music studies at Jaroslav Ježek College of Music. In addition to Jiří Valenta, his fantastic teachers and consultants include Tomáš Karpíšek, Rasťo Uhrik, Tomáš Baroš, Martin Lehký and Jan Neruda. At the same time, he looks up to legendary musicians and draws inspiration from players such as Paul Chambers, Ron Carter and Edgar Meyer.

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Václav Květoň

Saxophones

Václav completed his studies at the Jaroslav Ježek College of Music. In addition to his participation in the jazz scene, he was also a member of the National Wind Orchestra of the Czech Republic. He published two jazz albums of his own, entitled "The Week" and "Colours of My Soul". During his studies, he also devoted himself to music production and is currently studying it at the SRH University in Berlin.

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