Djabe & Steve Hackett lineup released their 14th album “Freya – Arctic Jam” in February 2025. The music was recorded in Bodø, Norway, 100 km north of the Arctic Circle. The album produced in a similar way like the Sardinian albums. The Norwegian jams were edited and composed into a full studio album by Tamás Barabás. The release was received with great enthusiasm by international critics and fans alike, and the unanimous reviews suggest that it is one of Djabe‘s most successful recordings.
The concert programme will include besides the new tracks, classics from Genesis, Steve Hackett and Djabe.
Lineup:
Steve Hackett / Guitar, Vocal, Harmonica
Tamás Barabás / Bass Guitar, Vocal
Attila Égerházi / Guitar, Percussion, Vocal
Áron Koós-Hutás / Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Gulli Briem / Drums
Zoltán Bubenyák / Keyboards
Zoltán Zana / Saxophone
A special highlight of the show is the return of the legendary Mezzoforte drummer Gulli Briem, who played with the band on the “Life Is A Journey – Sardinia Tapes” album and tour.
On 2 August, the group will also perform at the Porcijunkulovo, Deklina Oaza festival in Cakovec, Croatia, near the Hungarian border. Only 50 km from Nagykanizsa, the concert is free of charge.
Tour Dates:
31 July – Budapest Jazz Club [TICKETS]
1 August – Budapest Jazz Club [TICKETS]
“Freya” 2xLP + 2 tickets (Budapest, 31 July) bundle sale at the Djabe webshop HERE
“Freya” 2xLP + 1 ticket (Budapest, 1 August) bundle sale at the Djabe webshop HERE
Listen to some compositions from the show:
Stream Djabe & Steve Hackett – “In The Silence” via the YouTube player below:
Watch the live performance video for “Buzzy Island” via the YouTube player below:
Djabe & Steve Hackett: “Freya – Arctic Jam” 2xLP, CD+Blu-ray, MC, reel-to-reel tape and Djabe with Chieli Minucci: “Tour of Waterfalls” 3xLP, 2CD, Blu-ray are available for purchase in the band’s webshop: https://djabe.hu/en/uzlet/