It was in 1960 in Bled that the Slovenian Jazz Festival was born, which makes it one of the oldest in Europe.
The Festival's focus has been directed towards the oeuvre of a versatile artist and, above all, an outstanding German free jazz saxophonist and clarinettist, PETER BRÖTZMANN. In cooperation with the International Centre of Graphic Arts Ljubljana MGLC, an art exhibition of his paintings, graphic prints and other works produced between 1959 and 2013 will be held. The exhibition will also include two recently released documentary films on Peter Brötzmann, Soldier of the Road and Film Portrait. Apart from which, Žiga Koritnik will curate an international photo exhibition, entitled This is Our Music!, to retrospectively present this jazz artist's music career. Held at the Small Gallery of Cankarjev dom, the exhibition opening will precede the Sax & Drums project on 3 July 2013.
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