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The Belgrade Dixieland Orchestra was founded in 2001 as we entered into a new millennium. Just when everybody thought that this wonderful type of jazz had forever died out in our country, some strong force kindled eight brave people to save from oblivion and keep this wonderful and winsome music from the turn of the last century alive for the public.
From this faint, lonely and shimmering light of hope, The Belgrade Dixieland Orchestra quickly grew into an important cultural institution in Serbia’s capital, becoming the unique representative of this musical form in the country. As the only orchestra of its type in the country, it is directly responsible for the Dixieland's triumphant revival from the foundations built for decades by jazzmen from the Balkans.
And how did it all begin? As some of the first local performers of Dixieland claim, Dixieland came to the parts of the former Yugoslavia and shyly sneaked into the ears of listeners way back in 1953. Looking at the calendar a half of century has passed since that wonderful moment! Under the influence of the legendary film “Bathing Beauty” many Dixieland orchestras popped up like mushrooms around the country. We were rapidly overcome by an unbelievable atmosphere of delight, optimism and a completely new sound, which no one had ever felt before…
Half a century later, Dixieland, the oldest jazz genre, is of monumental importance to our country. Today, as we are the only active Dixieland orchestra in Serbia as well as the surrounding region, we are proud to represent an artistic treasure of this country and deeply appreciative of those who appreciate Dixieland’s artistic and historical value.
Its potential influence on the new generations of the performers and jazz lovers in this country, and especially on those professionally responsible for preserving cultural values, remains to be seen in the following half of the century and beyond.
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VLADIMIR_RACKOVIĆ (1957.) Banjo, Guitar; A long-standing member of “Theatre T” in Belgrade, composer, music producer, arranger, owner of "Odiseja" recording studio, external music editor of Belgrade Radio’s “The First Program” and the leader of this Orchestra. He is a guitar player with rich studio, recording, and international performing experience.
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VELJKO_KLENKOVSKI Graduated and postgraduated at Music Academy in Novi Sad, Serbia (Clarinet department). He also postgraduated at clarinet dept. on world known French "Conservatoire National de region"; the winner of numerous first and special awards on several international competitions all around Europe. Since 2002.g. he is first clarinet soloist of Belgrade filharmonic orchestra. External colaborator (as a clarinet soloist) of numerous international symphonic orchestras, such as Royal orchestra of Brisel, Symphonic orchestra RTS Belgrade etc.
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BODIN_DRAŠKOCI (1972.) Trombone; After studying at DePauw University, Indianapolis, IN, USA and the Faculty of Musical Arts in Belgrade, he received a bachelor's and master's in trombone from the world-renowned Mannes College of Music, New York, NY, USA. Currently a soloist in the Belgrade Philharmonic, collaborator in a number of international classical and jazz orchestras, and a trombone professor.
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SAVA_MATIĆ (1976.) Trumpet, Fligel horn; Graduated from Jazz Department of Musical School “Stankovic” (Trumpet department) in Belgrade and the first trumpet in that school’s Big Band. He is a member of many international jazz festivals as well as a dentist. |
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ALEKSANDAR_MILETIĆ (1961.) Piano; Finished both graduate and postgraduate at Music Academy of Belgrade (piano department). He is a collaborator in musical subjects at Belgrade Academy of Drama and University of Art (subject: styles of jazz and popular music). Also a long-standing member of “Theatre T” in Belgrade and an experienced theatre music composer.
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IVAN_MAKSIMOVIĆ (1969.) Upright bass; Graduated from Music Academy, Belgrade, Serbia. Finished postgraduate studies in Boston, Ma. USA, along with participation in many U.S. symphonic and chamber orchestras and jazz bands. A former member of the RTS Symphonic Orchestra in Belgrade, he is currently engaged in “Theater T” Orchestra, Belgrade and active in the Belgrade jazz club scene. |
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MILOŠ_MILOSAVLJEVIĆ (1976) Drums; He graduated from the Jazz Department of Musical School “Stankovic” (drums department) and then went to the conservatory for jazz & modern music "L'aula de musica moderna y jazz" in Barcelona, Spain. He is a drummer with wide-ranging international performance and recording experience.
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ALEKSANDRA_BIJELIĆ (1982.) lead vocal; student of Musical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia. Started with jazz at 2000. as a lead singer of school big band at Musical School "Stankovic". A long-standing member of "Theatre T" choir in Belgrade, Big Band RTS, and many more domestic and foreign jazz bands. Very popular and well experienced back vocal in domestic pop-rock scene.
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References:
Kolarčeva zadužbina
Centar Sava
Beogradska Filharmonija
Bohem Ragtime & Jazz Festival, Keckemet, Hungary
Norrtelje Jazzdagar, Stockholm, Sweden
Jazz festival Bansko, Bulgaria
Miskolc Dixieland festival, Miskolc, Hungary
Jazz Festival Valjevo
Nišville-Jazz festival Niš
Jazz festival Kragujevac
Petrovac Jazz fest, Crna Gora
Jazz & blues festival, Sremska Mitrovica
Memorijalni Jazz & Blues Festival, Kikinda
Jazz & blues festival, Bačka Palanka
Voxstock blues festival
Gitarijada Zaječar
Srpsko Narodno Pozorište, Novi Sad
Pozorište na Terazijama
Narodno pozorište Sombor
Narodno pozorište Užice
Narodno pozorište Kikinda
Gradsko pozorište Bečej
SPENS, Novi Sad
Guarnerius - centar lepih umetnosti
Bard klub beograd
Riff Jazz Club Beograd
"Ptica" jazz club
Beogradsko Leto
Dom omladine Beograda
Zmajeve dečije igre, Novi Sad
"Kalemegdanski sutoni" Beograd
"Mermer i zvuci" Aranđelovac
Bojčinsko kulturno leto
Međunarodni filmski festival - Palić
UK "Vuk Karadžić"
Kulturni centar Kruševac
Kulturni centar Inđija
Centar za kulturu Pančevo
Centar za kulturu Bačka Topola
Centar za kulturu Lazarevac
Dom kulture Valjevo
Dom kulture "Mokranjac" Negotin
Dom kulture Trstenik
Dom Vojske Pirot
Dani vina Vršac
Turistička oraganizacija Beograda
Skupština grada Beograda
Beogradski Maraton
Opština Zemun
U.S. embassy
Swiss Embassy
British Council
MMF
JAT Airways
Hewlett Pacard
Jack Daniel's
Ford - Grand Motors
Siemens
Valvoline
Raiffeisen banka
VIP mobile group
Tigar Pirot
Tikveš Kavadarci
Partner Inženjering
General Economic
First Data
Pulsar
MTA export-import
JISA
Mikro
Časopis "Taboo"
Yu-Ros Gas
Delta City
Salford
Amstel
Mercator Beograd
Pharma Nova
MFC
Uniqa osiguranje
Ivančić i sinovi
Rotary club "Singidunum"
Lions club Zemun
Ardoris
Biznis partner
Markons
Muzej starih automobila Brace Petkovića
Colonial Sun
Koling club
Golf klub "Beograd"
Sportski centar Kovilovo
Beogradski sajam
Novosadski sajam
Hyatt Regency Beograd
Hotel Beograd Interkontinental
Hotel "Grand", Kopaonik
Hotel "Balkan"
Hotel "Moskva"
Hotel "President"
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