Václav Zahradník Orchestra

Czech Jazz Orchestra

Václav Zahradník was a Czech composer, arranger, and conductor, primarily known for his work in jazz and popular music. Born on May 10, 1932, in Brno, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), he became an influential figure in the Czechoslovak music scene. Zahradník founded the Václav Zahradník Orchestra, which was also known as the Václav Zahradník Big Band. His ensemble was well-regarded for its contributions to big band jazz and for accompanying many prominent Czechoslovak singers and soloists.