Jazz on the Roof: O.J. Žlábek Blues Band

O.J. Žlábek Blues Band will perform as part of the Jazz on the Roof series on the roof of the Jazz Dock.

O.J. Žlábek is a Czech harp player and singer playing authentic Chicago blues. He is inspired by blues legends such as Little Walter, Ray Charles, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, BB King and Freddie King. This young musician puts all his heart and soul into his characteristic voice and sound. O. J. was born in Prague in 1995. As a child he used to play the trombone. During his teens he got into blues and soon started to play the harp. At first, he played with supportive musicians Jiri Marsicek and other friends interested in blues. Soon after, O.J. became a regular guest of blues jam sessions, especially those hosted by Rene Trossman at the well-known Prague club U Maleho Glena. In 2017, O.J. established his own band, and in 2018 they performed their first gig in the Blues Sklep as The Harpriders. Since that time, the O.J. Žlábek Band has played in many top jazz and blues clubs. O. J. also had an opportunity to play with the Chicago blues singer Lorenzo Thompson on his latest album I Got Your Back.

Jazz Dock presents a summer concert series called Jazz on the Roof. From May through September, a smaller chamber ensemble will perform on the Jazz Dock rooftop every Saturday afternoon to delight in the tranquil summer atmosphere of acoustic jazz.

In case of bad weather, the concert will take place inside the club.