Vodice Jazz & Blues Festival brings together top Croatian and international musicians and, since its first edition in 2003, has established itself as a festival of outstanding performances by renowned artists in the unique setting of the amphitheatre on the Vodice waterfront. Over three festival evenings, it attracts around 1,500 jazz lovers, and admission is free. The festival is organized by the Vodice Tourist Board.

Program:

16.07. Nikola Marjanović ft. Joe Pandur Trio

This is a top-tier musical ensemble performing an energetic and contemporary program based on well-known world hits arranged in jazz, soul, and funk styles, creating a danceable and pleasant atmosphere. The repertoire combines timeless classics with modern pop-rock hits in a distinctive concert form.

Performers:
Nikola Marjanović – vocals
Joe Pandur – electric guitar
Regis Katie – Hammond organ
Pavle Golubić – drums

17.07. Uršula & Black Coffee

Ana Uršula Najev is one of the most talented Croatian actresses, who in addition to her acting skills possesses a beautiful, powerful voice and a highly expressive vocal interpretation that captivates the audience from the very first note. With decades of dedicated work and numerous awards, Black Coffee has long been established as a band of excellent musicians. Their collaboration with the multi-talented Ana Uršula Najev, whose vocal performance blends perfectly with Black Coffee’s virtuoso musicianship, has brought a completely new sound to the audience. Uršula’s masterful voice together with the outstanding Black Coffee ensemble shine in full brilliance. Anyone who hears them live immediately feels their synergy and immense joy in every note they create. This powerful energy of good vibrations leaves no one in the audience indifferent, making every evening with Ana Uršula Najev & Black Coffee an unforgettable experience.

At concerts they perform some of the most beautiful songs by divas such as Tereza, Gabi, Radojka, Josipa, Meri…, with sold-out shows in Split, Zagreb, Šibenik, Dubrovnik and beyond. Carefully selected songs take the audience on an emotional journey through the greatest hits of our divas and musical history, through songs that marked everyone’s upbringing and life. Timeless songs such as “O jednoj mladosti”, “Kuća za ptice”, “Mornareva žena”, “Romanca”, “Ništa nova”… in top-level performances create a warm atmosphere and an unforgettable evening. Alongside Croatian divas, the night also features world evergreens made famous by Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Dinah Washington.

18.07. Quintet 1066

Quintet 1066 brings together musicians from different parts of Croatia, united by their connection to Šibenik. This has led to years of collaboration through various musical combinations with an emphasis on performance and improvisation. The program includes jazz, soul/funk, and pop vocal and instrumental classics, along with original compositions by the band members, generally presented in a modern style and repertoire.

Members:
Toma Cukrov – keyboards/vocals
Davor Doležal – guitar
Nikola Vidović – drums
Zvonimir Bajević – trumpet
Marko Baranović – bass/double bass