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Croatia Records Release Information

At 15 February 2024, our noted saxophonist and composer Mario Bocic and Jazz Orkestar HRT-a (the HRT Jazz Orchestra) held the concert promotion of the album “Candide” in the packed “Klub Komedija”, which is now available as an LP edition, published as a co-release of HRT and Croatia Records.

The LP contains seven exceptional compositions. The music was composed by Bocic himself, while the arrangements were made by Luka Žužic, Emiliano Sampaio, Miron Hauser and Štepánka Balcarová. The album was recorded in the HRT studios under the baton of Miron Hauser. “Candide” or optimism, was Bocic’s leitmotiv and guiding thought when creating this unique album, to bring a touch of optimism to the world through his music.

The saxophonist Mario Bocic stands out with his carefree and relaxed playing and unique tone among talented musicians on the domestic jazz scene. As an award-winning musician, trained in Graz and Klagenfurt (classical and jazz saxophone), he is a participant in a number of projects and ensembles and has been a permanent member of the Hrt Jazz Orchestra for over ten years.

Full album: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kkWQ76a_TCNPPS5puz4W12FApAtB31AiE

Tracklist

Side A

1. Candide pour tout le monde 6:29
2. Contorno 6:03
3. It’s never too Late 6:54

Side B

1. 38 Is not Hot 5:57
2. Kupa 5:57
3. Polaris 5:41
4. When the Nights Are Darkest 5:58