Roland Racz is a Hungarian-Canadian jazz pianist and composer, a new color in the Vancouver jazz scene. Roland has spent most of his professional career in Hungary, he has been a sought-after pianist and keyboardist in the vibrant music scene of Budapest. He shared the stage with some of the finest Hungarian and international jazz artists such as Peter Szendofi, Attila Laszlo, Budapest Jazz Orchestra, Gabor Winand, and Rob van de Wouw.
After relocating to Canada, he quickly became well known in the Ottawa jazz scene where he has performed and worked with Canadian and American jazz greats such as Roddy Elias, Vinx, Derrick Gardner, Don Braden, Adrian Vedady, Nick Fraser, Mike Essoudry, and Arturo Stable.
Roland is a multi-genre player, and his broad musical background truly reflects in his playing and compositions. Colorful arrangements, odd meters, fusion and latin influence blend smoothly together with his strong jazz roots.
Trumpet – Spencer Drody
Bass – Conrad Good
Drums – Max Huberdeau
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday and Saturday at Frankie’s Jazz Club in downtown Vancouver and is curated by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. Shows start at 11:00PM and tickets are $10.