Kristóf Bacsó

Kristóf Bacsó is a standout saxophonist and composer from Budapest, born in 1976, who kicked off his sax journey at age 12 under mentors like Dezső "Ablakos" Lakatos and Mihály Borbély. He honed his skills at the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music, then leveled up with stints at the Conservatoire de Paris and Berklee College of Music in Boston, studying with jazz heavyweights like Joe Lovano and George Garzone—before jetting around Europe, the US, and Japan for gigs and a few years living abroad.

These days, he's a key player in Hungary's jazz scene, leading his killer trio Triad (with fresh albums like **Let It Go**, **Soulbird**, and **Fitting** matching your list) and dropping original tunes that blend traditional jazz, contemporary vibes, and Central-Eastern European flair. He's collaborated with legends like Eddie Henderson, John Pattitucci, and Kálmán Oláh, teaches at Budapest's Béni Egressy Conservatory, and keeps the energy high with bands like the Budapest Jazz Orchestra and Modern Art Orchestra.