The Jazz Cerkno label was founded in 2018 with the aim of publishing music by Slovenian artists working in the field of jazz, improvised and creative music. They also offer publishing support to promising young musicians and their projects. An important mission of the label, in addition to the quality production of sound carriers, is also the promotion of Slovenian creativity with the goal of greater recognition of Slovenian musicians in the international arena. Even before the start of the label, the institute recorded concerts from the Jazz Cerkno festival. The result of archiving recordings of high-quality performers and original and unrepeatable performances attracted the interest of musicians as well as domestic and foreign labels, who often approached them with the desire to release recordings. Therefore, the establishment of their own publishing activity was a logical consequence and upgrade of their activity. As a co-publisher of albums with concert recordings from their festival, they also cooperated with the Cerkno label PureZen Records, with which they started the "Live at Jazz Cerkno" series in 2014. All Jazz Cerkno releases are on sale at jazzcerkno.bandcamp.com. Orders are also accepted by e-mail at info@jazzcerkno.si.

A place for all jazz enthusiasts. Location: Ljubljana

Emerging in 1960 as a showcase of local classic jazz bands, the festival evolved throughout the years together with the genre and today provides a discerning insight into contemporary jazz creativity. Each late June, Cankarjev dom’s stages, the Križanke open-air theatre and the park adjacent to Cankarjev dom provide the venue for concerts by world-renowned jazz artists.

Jazz Kamp Kranj was established in 2004. While a ten-day music workshop is given by internationally acclaimed jazz and pop musicians, jazz music is played on August nights in the enjoyable setting of Kranj’s urban pier at Pungert.

Jazz Klub 300 is an intimate music venue in Ljubljana, located within the Klub 300 complex on Regentova Street. It offers a cozy atmosphere, excellent acoustics, and a top-quality program – from jazz concerts to stand-up comedy. Events take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from October to May. The club also serves food and drinks, offers free parking, and is accessible by city bus. It’s a spot for anyone who appreciates quality music in a relaxed setting.

The Jazz Ladies group was formed two years ago by five girls with a common interest and passion for jazz music. They play mostly jazz standards, swing and bebop. Their repertoire also includes songs of Latin American origin, such as samba and bossa nova.

A great place to enjoy a cosy chat, listen to live acoustic music and feast your eyes on exhibited works by first-rate Slovenian photographers and artists. Location: Celje

In 2005, many band members of the Tolmin brass band felt the need for a different musical expression. Thus, the Jazz Punt Big Band was established, uniting musicians with an affinity for jazz music. In 2013, they received the highest number of points among the participants at the International Big Band Competition in Budapest and won the golden plaque.

Drummer and composer Žan Tetičkovič, aka Jean John (1991), is a graduate of the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music (which he entered on the initiative of Reggie Workman) and was the youngest undergraduate in the history of the School’s Jazz Department to have been appointed assistant. Tetičkovič is recipient of two Young Jazz Composers Awards, a distinction presented by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). He leads his own jazz ensembles and projects.

Jean Markič is a Slovenian pianist, composer, and producer known for blending classical and contemporary music. A graduate of the Academy of Music in Ljubljana, he released the album Abstractions in 2021, featuring tracks like “Perpetuum” and “Bird.” Markič is also a member of the trio SaGaDuDaB, which fuses electronic and acoustic sounds. His music has been performed at major festivals and venues across Slovenia.