Robert Balzar Trio is a Czech jazz group led since 1996 by double bassist Robert Balzar (born 1962 in Náchod). The trio builds its sets around original compositions and inventive arrangements of jazz and non-jazz standards, and has won multiple awards including Album of the Year for Travelling (1998) and Alone (2000), and Best Czech Group in 2000. Collaboration with American guitarist John Abercrombie brought the group international recognition; Balzar has also performed alongside Wynton Marsalis, Benny Golson, and Kurt Elling. The current lineup features pianist Vít Křišťan and drummer Kamil Slezák.
Robert Balzar performed at Jazz Dock as part of the international project Maseli/Balzar/Šoltis Trio together with Polish vibraphonist Bernard Maseli and Slovak drummer Daniel Šoltis.
Robert Balzar Trio has a concert scheduled at Prague's Jazz Dock on December 8, 2025.
The trio performed at the Jazzinec 2025 festival in Bohuslav Martinů Hall.
Dan Bárta & Robert Balzar Trio performed a joint concert at Jazz Dock in Prague.
The trio released its seventh album Conversation recorded in Polish Bielsko-Biala and premiered it on December 8, 2023 at the Prague club U Staré Paní.
A concert by legendary Czech jazz contrabassist and composer Robert Balzar with his trio, who has collaborated with leading international jazz figures.
A concert by the Czech jazz trio led by double bass player Robert Balzar, who has collaborated with leading Czech and international musicians. The trio performs original compositions and distinctive arrangements of jazz standards.
Jazz trio with Robert Balzar, a leading Czech jazz musician, performing at U bílého černocha in Liberec.
Charity concert in Ostrava with Jana Kirschner and Robert Balzar Trio. Proceeds benefit Charity Ostrava.
Jazz trio concert with Robert Balzar and his ensemble at Jazz Dock.
