Daydream Jazz Festival 2026 opens Chapter IV.

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Every edition has been shaped by friendship, curiosity, and artists who remind us why live music matters.We are deeply honoured to welcome John Carroll Kirby (US) with a solo performance, alongside the beautiful collective SOYUZ (BY). Two projects that have inspired us for years, and whose presence feels like a dream come true.John Carroll KirbyThough Kirby’s background is steeped in jazz, his signature sound blends genres and styles. A sought-after collaborator, he's worked with the likes of Miley Cyrus, Frank Ocean, Harry Styles, and Solange. Kirby earned a Song of the Year Grammy nomination in 2023 for his contribution to Steve Lacy’s “Bad Habit.”Since 2020, he’s focused on his vibrant solo career—releasing eight LPs and earning two Libera Award nominations for Jazz Album of the Year. His work has received praise from Pitchfork, The Fader, and the Los Angeles Times. As a film composer, Kirby scored the soundtrack for Cryptozoo, which received the NEXT Innovator Award at Sundance. He also composed the score for The Luckiest Man in America, starring Paul Walter Hauser and Walton Goggins. Most recently, his music provided the soundtrack to the Oscar-nominated short film Retirement Plan.https://www.instagram.com/johncarrollkirby/SOYUZ (СОЮЗ) is one of the most captivating voices in contemporary European music. Founded in Belarus and now based in Warsaw, the collective weaves together jazz, chamber pop, folk traditions and Brazilian influences into richly orchestrated, cinematic songs that defy easy categorization. SOYUZ has earned international acclaim through releases on Mr Bongo, support from KEXP, BBC Radio 6, NTS and Worldwide FM, and appearances at festivals including Primavera Sound and XJAZZ. On stage, the quartet transforms its meticulously crafted studio compositions into fluid, improvisational performances where each concert becomes a unique musical conversation. Their latest album, KROK, released in 2025, has further established SOYUZ as one of Europe's most distinctive and adventurous contemporary ensembles.https://www.instagram.com/gruppasoyuz/Venue: To be announced shortly.More information, including the venue will be shared soon. Stay tuned.John Carroll KirbySOYUZ (СОЮЗ)