Jozsef Horvath Barcza

I was born in Budapest in 1974. I studied in Béla Bartók Conservatory and Teachers’ Training College of Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music. 1995-1997 I was the member of Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra headed by Claudio Abbado. 1997-1998 I worked at the Budapest Festival Orchestra. I won the prize of „Best double-bass player” on „Jazz Juniors” competition in Krakow in 1995. I was the vice of the jury of the Jazz Double-bass Talent Scout Competition of Hungarian Radio. From secondary school years I has been keeping taking part in Hungarian jazz life, and been playing together with numerous renowned artists like Kirk Lightsey, Benny Bailey, Tony Lakatos, Erik Truffaz, Snétberger Ferenc, Jack De Johnette, Ray Anderson, Frank London,Palle Mikkelborg. Now I play in several bands including my wife, Nikoletta Szoke's band, and teaching at the jazz department of the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music.