Martin Kratochvíl
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 Kratochvíl in 2011 | |
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| Born | 22 May 1946 Prague, Czechoslovakia |
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| Instrument(s) | Keyboards |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Member of | Jazz Q |
Martin Kratochvíl (born 22 May 1946) is a Czech jazz / jazz fusion keyboardist and businessman born in Prague. He cofounded the Jazz Q quartet in 1964. During his career, he has performed in various countries around the world, launched his own record label, opened a recording studio, and released numerous albums both as a solo artist and with other musicians.
Career[edit]
In 1964, Kratochvíl cofounded the band Jazz Q with flautist Jiří Stivín; the group was later rounded out by guitarist Luboš Andršt and bassist Vladimír Padrůněk during their most successful era.[1] In 1970, they collaborated with the rock band Blue Effect on the fusion album Coniunctio.[2] Kratochvíl has also performed and released a number of albums with American guitarist Tony Ackerman.[3]
Being a successful musician both in Czechoslovakia and overseas, Kratochvíl saved enough money so that when the communist regime collapsed in 1989, he became a successful businessman, owner of an airport, several factories, and other ventures. The same year, he founded the record label Bonton Music.[4][5] Kratochvíl also has his own recording studio, Studio Budíkov.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Kratochvíl's first wife was Magdalena Kocábová, sister of musician and activist Michael Kocáb.[7]
Discography[edit]
with Jazz Q[edit]
- Coniunctio with Blue Effect (1970)
- Pozorovatelna (1973)
- Symbiosis (1974)
- Album, Které Nikdy Nevyšlo (1975)
- Elegie (1976)
- Zvěsti (1978)
- Hodokvas (1979)
- Hvězdoň/Asteroid 1984
- 1974–75 live (1991)
- The Best of Jazz Q (1995)
- Znovu (2013)
- Živí Se Diví: Live in Bratislava 1975 (2013)
- Temné Slunce Original motion picture soundtrack (2014)
- Talisman (2016)
- Amulet (2020)
with Tony Ackerman[edit]
- Stará Známost/Old Acquaintance (1987)
- Spolu (1990)
- Chiaroscuro/Šerosvit with Vojtěch Havel (1993)
- Duolog (2001)
- Zvukobraní (2009)
- Cestou (2011)
- No Jazz with Miroslav Vitouš and Joe Kučera (2014)
- Letopis with Musa Imran Zangi (2020)
- Znění & Snění with Jana Koubková and Joe Kučera (2020)
Solo[edit]
- Piano Solo (2012)
- Himalayan Echoes II. – Soundtrack K TV Seriálu České Himálajské Dobrodružství II (2014)
- Siločáry (2017)
- Happiness Martin Kratochvíl & Friends (2017)
Other releases[edit]
- April Orchestra Milan Svoboda & Martin Kratochvíl (1979)
- Tankový Prapor Original motion picture soundtrack - contributor (1991)
References[edit]
- ^ "Martin Kratochvíl - Hudební hodokvas s Jazz Q" (in Czech)
- ^ "Prager Gitarrist Radim Hladík verstorben" [Prague Guitarist Radim Hladík Has Passed Away]. jazzzeitung.de (in German). 6 December 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "Martin Kratochvíl, Piano and Tony Ackerman, Guitar, at Czech Center". pianyc.net. 8 April 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "Prague's Velvet Hangover : After Their Revolution, Czech Artists Are Up Against the Wall". Los Angeles Times. 12 May 1991. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "Martin Kratochvíl - zakladatel společnosti Bonton Music" [Martin Kratochvíl - founder of Bonton Music]. ibestof.cz (in Czech). 9 July 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "Návštěva v domě s vůní exotiky" [A Visit to a House with an Exotic Scent]. idnes.cz (in Czech). 27 April 2006. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "Hudební Byznys" [Music Business]. euro.cz (in Czech). 9 September 2001. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
External links[edit]
Martin Kratochvíl discography at Discogs
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