SAKOBI features Vilém Spilka (double bass), Radek Zapadlo (saxophone), and Martin Kleibl (drums). Having played together for years in various groups, they share a deep musical connection and intuitive onstage chemistry. For SAKOBI, Vilém Spilka made a bold move from his primary instrument, guitar, to double bass. This shift brought a fresh sonic identity and new compositional direction to the trio.

Stylistically, SAKOBI resists easy categorization. Their music draws from the jazz tradition and other African American styles, while weaving in influences from Moravian and broader folk music. The result is dynamic, colorful, and full of personality.

SAKOBI will be featured as a part of the DC JazzFest’s EU Mini-Fest, presented in collaboration with the EU Delegation to the United States as a musical celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Their performance at the DC JazzFest is made possible through the support of the City of Brno.

Event Details:

Date/Time: Sept. 6, 2026, at 8:30 pm

Location:

Pearl Street Warehouse, Washington, D.C.

Tickets: DC JazzFest | Union Stage Presents