Miroslav Hloucal (CZ)
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Miroslav Hloucal belongs to a mid-generation of the Czech jazz scene. He is a Conservatory of Jaroslav Ježek in Prague alumni. Since 2005, when he started his professional career, his artistry was recognized by many of other jazz players and bands and he has achieved the recognition as a remarkable trumpet player. Nowadays he is active on the Czech as well as on the international jazz scene. Hloucal has also achieved following awards: „Getxo“ (Spain), „Hoileaart“ (Belgium), „Jazz an der donau“ (Germany), etc. The most recent award is the “Best Czech Jazz Composition of 2017” by Bohemia Jazz Fest 2017 and OSA.
Until now Miroslav Hloucal played on stage with such musicians as Hiram Bullock, Benny Golson, Jerrry Bergonzi, George Mraz, Roberta Gambarini, Alex Sipiagin, Boris Kozlov, Kevin Mahogany, Harry Sokal, Anne Sajdera, Matěj Benko, Karel Růžička, Ondřej Štveráček, Emil Viklický and other great musicians. He also participates in different projects - Navigators, Lanugo, Matěj Benko Quintet, Infinite Quintet, Connection, Madfinger, Sixin, Osian Roberts Big Band, Jazzdock Orchestra, Gustav Brom Big Band, Andy Schofield Jazz Orchestra, Veleband and others. He is also active as a studio player, composer and arranger.
