Bohém Festival: joy meets music
BOHÉM FESTIVAL:
where joy and jazz music join together to make YOU feel great!

A festival only for those who want to feel great. Great feeling for a whole weekend but it is the perfect occasion to bring back everlasting memories from. And there are lots of things to remember in 2009.
Who should attend? Everyone who cares classic jazz and is willing to feel a little carefree ('bohém', as we say in Hungarian) – no limits regarding age, gender, spoken language or whatsoever. Just read on.


"It was an experience that can never be duplicated. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed making new friends. You have a beautiful city and the festival was terrific." (Roma and Scott King, USA)

  • 14 star musicians from 9 countries
  • 1 venue, 3 days, 5 concerts
  • jam sessions at night
  • 21 hours of music altogether
  • ragtime, dixieland, New Orleans, swing
  • budget prices, prime quality
  • additional programmes are available
  • 7-day packages are available

    FESTIVAL PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE FROM 99 GBP/119 EUR/149 USD!
    (incl. 3-day pass and 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast)

    And yes, that lovely gal up in the right corner will be performing, too...

  • 2009 FESTIVAL LINE-UP:
    Bria Skonberg Herbert Christ Craig Flory Matthias Seuffert Russ Phillips
    Attila Korb Paolo Alderighi Morten Gunnar Larsen Stuart Zank Tamás Bényei Frans Sjöström Ad van Beerendonk Jeff Hamilton Nick Ward
    Bohém Ragtime Jazz Band Kecskemét Jazz Orchestra

    Once you decide to come, you'd rather stay longer, just download the Festival's brochure and learn more about available 7-day packages or write to festival@bohemragtime.com or call +36-20-960-7169. Or just scroll down and read on for more information.

    Full programme || Festival pass and hotel prices


    "It was really a trip of a lifetime. The hotels, food, audiences, scenery, people were all just great!" (Bob Ringwald, USA)

    What's so special in 2009?

    This year we show you the real face of jazz: spontaneity. We invited 14 internationally acclaimed jazz musicians from 9 different countries and make them form different bands. Some combinations are determined ahead of time (Saturday afternoon concert), some will be drawn randomly at a press conference just two weeks before the festival (Friday and Saturday evening concerts) and the rest will be decided mostly just on the spot. And of course, there will be jam sessions where others can join these great musicians and they surely will share more great moments with each other, too.
    In other words: at this festival everything will be unpredictable except one thing: the quality of music!


    "nothing but praise for the great music, the friendly atmosphere"
    (Judy Eames, UK)

    PERFORMERS
    Bria Skonberg (CDN)Bria Skonberg (Canada)
    trumpet
    Herbert Christ (D)Herbert Christ (Germany)
    trumpet
    Craig Flory (USA)Craig Flory (USA)
    clarinet, saxophone
    Matthias Seuffert (D)Matthias Seuffert (Germany)
    clarinet, saxophone
    Russ Philipps (USA)Russ Philipps (USA)
    trombone
    Korb Attila (H)Korb Attila (Hungary)
    trombone
    Morten Gunnar Larsen (N)Morten Gunnar Larsen (Norway)
    piano
    Paolo Alderighi (I)Paolo Alderighi (Italy)
    piano
    Stuart Zank (USA)Stuart Zank (USA)
    banjo
    Bényei Tamás (H)Bényei Tamás (Hungary)
    guitar
    Ad van Beerendonk (NL)Ad van Beerendonk (Holland)
    string bass
    Frans Sjöström (S)Frans Sjöström (Sweden)
    bass saxophone
    Jeff Hamilton (USA)Jeff Hamilton (USA)
    drums
    Nick Ward (GB)Nick Ward (England)
    drums
    Other performers:
    Bohém Ragtime Jazz Band – probably the world's most versatile jazz band
    Kecskemét Jazz Orchestra – big band sound of the last century
    Balázs Dániel boogie-woogie pianist
    Bence Sarkadi
    puppeteer

    If you can't wait until March with good music, here are a few videos from previous festivals.


    ACCOMMODATION

    We suggest you to stay in one of the following two hotels. Both are within 300 m from the festival venue. Hotel Talizmán is a 3-star hotel while Hotel Aranyhomok is a 4-star wellness hotel. Both in the very heart of the city. Prices include breakfast.


    18TH INTERNATIONAL "BOHÉM" RAGTIME & JAZZ FESTIVAL
    Erdei Ferenc Cultural and Conference Centre
    (Kecskemét, Deák tér 1., Phone: +36-76/503-880)

    March 27, Friday 18.20-22.30h
    Friday night All Star Parade
    18.20-19.00h: Balázs Dániel (H) boogie-woogie pianist
    19.10-20.30h: Bohém Ragtime Jazz Band (H)
    21.10-22.30h: International All Stars No. 1. (INT)

    March 28, Saturday 11.00-13.00h
    Piano show - from boogie-woogie to stride
    11.00-11.20h: Balázs Dániel (H)
    11.20-12.10h: Morten Gunnar Larsen (N)
    12.10-13.00h: Paolo Alderighi (I)

    March 28, Saturday 15.00-17.00h
    Chamber jazz - 3 different formation at the same time
    New Orleans: Herbert Christ (D) – trumpet, Stuart Zank (USA) – banjo/guitar, Frans Sjöström (S) – bass sax, Nick Ward (GB) – drums
    Storyville: Bria Skonberg (CDN) – trumpet, Craig Flory (USA) – clarinet/sax, Tamás Bényei (H) – guitar/banjo, Ad van Beerendonk (NL) – bass
    Chicago: Russ Phillips (USA) – trombone, Matthias Seuffert (D) – clarinet/sax, Attila Korb (H) – piano/cornet, Jeff Hamilton (USA) – drums/piano

    March 28, Saturday 18.20-22.30h
    Saturday night All Star Parade
    18.20-19h: Bence Sarkadi (H) puppeteer
    19.10-20.30h: Kecskemét Jazz Orchestra (H)
    21.10-22.30h: International All Stars No. 2. (INT)

    March 29, Sunday 11.00-13.00h
    Farewell music  – everybody will be here
    All Stars Big Band, jam session (INT)


    "FESTIVAL ONLY" PACKAGE PRICES PER PERSON
    (price includes a 3-day festival pass and hotel accommodation with breakfast)

    Payment in USD via bank
    3-star hotel
    double occupation
    single occupation
    2 nights
    149
    199
    3 nights
    199
    269
    4 nights
    249
    349
    4-star hotel
    double occupation
    single occupation
    2 nights
    179
    249
    3 nights
    239
    349
    4 nights
    309
    449
    Payment in EUR via bank
    3-star hotel
    double occupation
    single occupation
    2 nights
    119
    159
    3 nights
    159
    219
    4 nights
    199
    279
    4-star hotel
    double occupation
    single occupation
    2 nights
    139
    199
    3 nights
    199
    279
    4 nights
    249
    359
    Payment in GBP via bank
    3-star hotel
    double occupation
    single occupation
    2 nights
    99
    129
    3 nights
    129
    179
    4 nights
    159
    229
    4-star hotel
    double occupation
    single occupation
    2 nights
    119
    169
    3 nights
    159
    229
    4 nights
    199
    299
    Bank transfer must be made to:

    Tamás Ittzés festival director – 6044 Kecskemét, Hullám u. 14., Hungary
    Bank name, address: K&H Bank, 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 1., Hungary
    SWIFT code: OKHBHUHB
    Account no./IBAN (for payment in USD):
    HU08 1040 8007 1809 1313 4011 0000
    Account no./IBAN (for payment in EUR or GBP):
    HU08 1040 8007 1809 1313 4884 0000

    Additional codes for US customers:
    Chips Univ Id.: 295491 (additional routing codes)
    Intermediary bank: KBC Bank
    Intermediary bank's SWIFT Code: KREDUS33


    Additional:
    1. Trip to the Puszta – You can take part in the Puszta programme on Friday (March 27, 2009) and visit a traditional Hungarian farm, listen to folk music, see a great horse-show, taste the delicious Hungarian cuisine by eating a huge lunch etc.) Highly recommended.
    Price: 75 USD/59 EUR/49 GBP

    2. Transfer – If you need a ride between the Budapest airport and Kecskemét (1 hour by car), just let us know. We organize both trips for one price.
    Price: 59 USD/49 EUR/39 GBP


    If you want to pay by PayPal, click the button below that fits your needs
    (note that prices are about 5% higher when using this method)
    Accommodation in a 3-star hotel (Hotel Talizmán)
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    Accommodation in a 4-star hotel (Hotel Aranyhomok)
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    & Festival passes paid in USD
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    & Festival pass paid in USD
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    Bohém Festival
    Kecskemét Jazz Foundation - H-6001 Kecskemét, Pf. 652., Hungary
    www.bohemragtime.com