Fermáta

Fermáta is a legendary Slovak jazz-rock/fusion band that emerged from Bratislava's vibrant music scene in the early 1970s. Founded around virtuoso guitarist František Griglák, the group became pioneers of progressive instrumental music in Czechoslovakia, blending psychedelic jazz, spacey synths, and math-like precision with subtle nods to Slovak folk traditions. Their signature "cosmic" sound – showcased in classics like "Huascaran" and "Dunajská legenta" – earned them cult status behind the Iron Curtain, with their complex compositions often pushing 10+ minutes. After disbanding in the late 1980s, Fermáta reunited in the 2000s, continuing to release new material like 2022's "Real Time" while maintaining their reputation as Central Europe's answer to bands like Mahavishnu Orchestra.