Tomas Hobzek

Tomáš Hobzek (born 1980) began drumming sessions at Pilsen Conservatory. During his studies he became part of the J.K. Tyl’s theater orchestra, where he gained experience through playing classical music, which he did also through playing with various student bands. In 1999 he attended Prague Jazz Workshops and studied under Pavel Zbořil, Martin Šulc and Robert Balcar. Tomáš was also at the birth of “Adam’s Apple Quintet”, and started to give guest performances in Milan Svoboda’s bands.

Together with saxophonist Helena Marková, Tomáš established a band named Work in Progress, where he demonstrated his composing abilities.

In 2004 he started attending Prague Jazz College of Jaroslav Ježek (Jazz major), lead by Jarom

Awards

1st prize for the best band in Getxo jazz contest 2009 (Spain) 2nd prize in Hoeilaart jazz contest 2009 (Belgium) as a member of band Points Czech Musical Academy Award 2006 in the category Jazz and Blues with the CD Don’t Get Ideas

Gear

Gretch New Classic Maple, Ludwig Supraphonic Brass, Zildjian Constantinople

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