Vladimir Kostadinovic and Iris Group to perform in Cagliari

The Culturefestival, organized by Sardinia Pro Arte under the artistic direction of Simone Pittau, returns to Cagliari with a performance by the Iris Group on Friday, October 16, at the Teatro Doglio.

The ensemble is led by Serbian drummer and composer Vladimir Kostadinovic, recognized as a prominent figure in the contemporary global jazz scene. The group features an international lineup of musicians, including Tony Lakatos on alto sax, Alex Sipiagin on trumpet, Joe Locke on vibraphone, and Josh Ginsburg on double bass.

The concert will showcase material from the album ‘Iris’, recorded at Samurai Studios in New York and released by Criss Cross Jazz. The album has received critical acclaim, including being named one of the best jazz albums of the year by DownBeat magazine.