Emil Viklicky on finding freedom in jazz, Havel, Murakami and more

Published: Nov. 27, 2023, 10 a.m.

Jazz pianist and composer Emil Viklick\xfd, who has just turned 75, has led his own groups as well working with some major domestic and international names in the genre: Ema Olmerov\xe1, Iva Bittov\xe1, Bill Frisell, Miroslav Vitou\u0161 and many more. He even did a project with V\xe1clav Havel. Viklick\xfd, originally a maths graduate, is known for his connection to folk music and has also worked in the modern classical field and composed operas and film and TV scores. The Czech jazz great spoke about his colourful career on a visit to our studios.