Oz Noy - electric guitar
Dennis Chambers - drums
Brian Charette - Hammond organ

„It’s jazz — it just doesn’t sound like it”. This is how virtuoso guitarist Oz Noy describes his fascinating combination of jazz, funk, rock, blues, and R&B. Alongside two leading musicians, renowned American drummer Dennis Chambers and organist Brian Charette, Oz Noy returns to the Gărâna Jazz Festival as the leader of an electrifying trio! Based in New York since 1996, Oz Noy has built his international reputation through collaborations with musicians such as Mike Stern, Richard Bona, John Patitucci, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Keith Carlock. His recognition is also reflected in the distinctions awarded by the readers of Guitar Player magazine, who named him "Best Guitar Riff on a Record" (2007), "Best New Talent" (2008), and "Best 'Out There' Guitar Player" (2013). Dennis Chambers, known for his impressive speed and clarity of every accent, has collaborated with John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, John Scofield, Mike Stern, and many others. Brian Charette has played with Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Chaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper, Vinnie Colaiuta, and John Patitucci, bringing to the trio the experience of a versatile organist with a dense and flexible sound.