The Norman & Annete Rothstein Theatre

950 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2N7

June 4, 2027 at 8pm,

Jakub Šafr is a prominent Czech jazz and swing pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. He is recognized as one of the leading figures on the contemporary Czech swing revival scene. Born on November 7, 1975, in České Budějovice, Šafr began classical piano training at six years old. While studying at the Prague Conservatory, he shifted his focus specifically to 1930s jazz. At age 20, he joined Ondřej Havelka’s Melody Makers, famous swing orchestra as a pianist, later serving as its bandleader.

He currently leads several groups, including Shaffer’s Riffers, Swing Trio Avalon, and the Jakub Šafr Quartet.

Collaborations: He frequently collaborates with jazz vocalist Petra Ernyeiová and performs regularly with the Semafor Theatre.