Big Band RTV Slovenia & Lojze Krajnčan:
Four Decades of Musical Creativity

Featuring: Jure Pukl, sax; Nina Strnad, vocals; Žigan Krajnčan, vocals, dance; Lazaro Amed Zumeta, percussion; Aljoša Kavčič, keyboards; Kristijan Krajnčan, drums 

Celebrating 40 years in music, distinguished Slovenian musician, composer, arranger, and conductor Lojze Krajnčan will mark his 40th anniversary in the business with a special concert at Cankarjev dom on 2 April 2026. This milestone brings together the RTV Slovenia Big Band and acclaimed guest artists, some of Lojze Krajnčan’s recent close collaborators. The evening pays tribute to his extensive body of work and invaluable influence on the development of national orchestral music.

The concert commemorating Lojze Krajnčan’s four decades of artistic partnership with the RTV Slovenia Big Band will offer an insight into this legendary artist’s versatile musical identity. He started out on his career as a talented principal trombone, and succeeded maestro Jože Privšek at the helm of the Big Band as conductor and arranger. For the first decade, he also served as the Band’s artistic director and, through various radio and TV projects, ushered in a new era of jazz and contemporary musical genres.

In recent years, under his leadership, the Band has thrived in dialogue with outstanding musicians, most notably Alex Sipiagin, Renato Chicco, Mirna Bogdanović, Marko Črnčec, Kristijan Krajnčan, Nina Strnad, Teo Collori, Boštjan Gombač, Ana Bezjak, Tomaž Gajšt, and many others. Krajnčan’s signature arranging technique and broad artistic range have allowed him to bring together different styles, generations, and musical aesthetics.

The evening is both a tribute to tradition and a glimpse into the future, but above all an homage to Lojze Krajnčan’s commitment and musical curiosity