Budapest Jazz Orchestra 

Tripartitum Jazz
Residency 2026

· 9-16th of August, 2026 ·
· Hungary: Individual classes ·
· Ensemble work ·
· Big band sessions ·
· Jam sessions.
· Accommodation and full board included·

Only 48 participants from Europe. Applications are reviewed in rolling rounds every 15 days

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Program Details

Is this for you?

A one-week international jazz residency for ambitious musicians ready to learn, collaborate and perform. This residency is for jazz musicians who want intensive artistic work, real collaboration and an international learning experience in a focused summer environment.

  • You want to improve through individual classes and ensemble work
  • You are open to cultural exchange and playing with musicians from across Europe
  • You want to experience big band sessions, workshops and nightly jam sessions
  • You can take part in the full residency week from August 9 to 16
  • You are serious about growth, collaboration and live performance

What you get

  • This residency combines world-class mentoring, daily artistic work and a unique international jazz
  • environment by lake Balaton.
  • Individual classes with top international jazz teachers
  • Instrument group workshops and ensemble rehearsals
  • Big band sessions and final performances
  • Daily cultural exchange and open jam sessions
  • Accommodation for 7 days
  • 3 meals a day
  • Necessary backline and instruments arranged in advance where needed

PROGRAM

The program is based on cultural and musical exchange between different European jazz styles. Participants will have the opportunity to join masterclasses of jazz styles from France, Spain, and Central Europe, from esteemed teachers across the continent. 14 teachers will teach, give masterclasses including individual (private) classes, and lead instrument group rehearsals, ensemble and big band rehearsals, while some other instruments will be presented by invited artists. And of course late evening jam sessions will also take place every day at Babel Camp, at the beautiful lake Balaton, in Hungary.

We invite jazz students and professional artists from all Europe to join and participate, to immerse themselves in a variety of European jazz styles and techniques! 

Program structure

The first half of the day, between 9:30 and 13:30 each participant will have individual classes with teachers of their instrument. The afternoon session is about instrument group workshops and ensemble rehearsals, where a mixture of European participants will be selected by the teachers to form bands, which will perform their created music on  the last day of the residency. A big band will be formed during the 2 first days, which will have a big band rehearsal in the following 4 days and present a concert on the last evening. The evening time is for an open jam session until midnight.

8:30Breakfast
9:30-13:30
Individual classes (45 min. each)		Personal one-to-one lessons with your dedicated  teacher, tailored to your level, instrument and  musical direction. These sessions support both  technical and theoretical development, with  individual attention to your strengths and areas for growth
13:30Lunch
Until 16:30Free time activities (e.g.: beach time, bicycle trip)
16:30-17-30
Instrument group workshops 		Group workshops for musicians of the same  instrument, focused on technique, style,  
interpretation, interaction and practical musical  tools that can be applied immediately in  
performance and ensemble situations
17:30-19:00
Ensemble rehearsal or big band rehearsal 		Collaborative rehearsal sessions in small  ensembles or big band format, where you learn  through real musical interaction, shared preparation  and live group work under the guidance of  experienced teachers.
19:00-20:00Dinner
20:00-21:30
Cultural exchange activities 		Activities that help participants connect outside the  formal music sessions, making space for  international exchange, informal conversations,  shared experiences and a stronger sense of  community throughout the residency.
21:30-00:00
Jam session 		A great way to end the day: playing together with  talented new people from different countries who  share your passion for jazz, creativity and  collaboration.

Partners

Join the Budapest Jazz Orchestra Tripartitum Jazz international jazz residency in collaboration with Taller de Musics (Barcelona) and Le Jam (Montpellier) at Babel Camp, lake Balaton, Hungary!

How selection works

Only 48 musicians from all Europe will be selected for the 2026 residency, who will meet 16 students from Hungary. Applications are reviewed every 15 days, based on artistic fit, instrumental balance and the international diversity of the group. Because some instrument categories may fill up early, submitting your application sooner can significantly improve your chances.

Selected applicants must confirm their place within 5 working days.

Location and hospitality

Babel Camp offers accommodation in double, triple and some bigger rooms (apartments or hostel, depending on our logistics) at Babel Camp, 3 meals per day, and the necessary backline and instruments to be specified in advance.
8630 Balatonboglár, Szabadság út 14-28.

Prices and deadlines

Earlier application gives you a better price and a better chance of securing your place before your
instrument category fills up.

Choose your spot early and save:

  • Super Early Bird – €400
    Until December 31, 2025
  • Early Bird – €480
    January 1 – February 28, 2026
  • Regular – €550
    March 1 – April 30, 2026
  • Last Minute – €620
    May 1 – May 31, 2026

All packages include:

  • 7 days accommodation
  • 3 meals per day
  • Individual lessons
  • Ensemble rehearsals
  • Workshop programs
  • Necessary backline & instruments (pre-arranged)

Applications close on May 31, but selection is updated every 15 days, so applying earlier is strongly
recommended.

In case BJO Tripartitum Jazz Residency 2026 is cancelled or postponed due to a vis major event (Governmental lockdown, war, pandemia, natural disaster, global economic crises) your paid participation fee will be 100% reimbursed.

Your current participation fee:
Last minute
€620

Apply now
and secure your place

Super early bird

Until 31st of December 2025

€400

Registration

Early bird

From 1st of January to 28th of February 2026

€480

Registration

Normal

From 1st of March until 30th of April 2026

€550

Registration

Last minute

From 1st of May until 31st of May 2026

€620

Registration

Meet your Teachers

Bernard Baldous (double bass)

Bernard Baldous is a double bassist, composer, arranger, and conductor with a career spanning stage, studio, and education. He studied at the Conservatoire of Montpellier and the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he trained under John Repucci, John Neves, and Bruce Gertz.
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Carlos Torijano (piano)

Carlos Torijano holds a degree in Music and a degree in Physics. As a pianist and composer, he has many years of experience both as a stage musician and as a teacher. He specializes in flamenco for piano, creating several internationally published methods and composing the official piano arrangements of Paco de…
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Dániel Hofecker (jazz trumpet)

Dániel Hofecker is an award-winning Hungarian jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator, renowned for his dynamic contributions to the jazz scene. A graduate of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest and the Kunst Universität Graz, Hofecker has studied under jazz greats Kornél Fekete-Kovács, János Hámori, Stjepko Gut, and Jim Rotondi.
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David Salgado Funes (guitar) 

David Salgado is a Barcelona-based flamenco guitarist and educator known for his expressive playing and cross-cultural collaborations. Rooted in traditional flamenco, he honed his craft through informal mentorships and performances in local dance schools. A graduate of Taller de Músics, Salgado blends flamenco with jazz and world music influences, performing in ensembles…
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Enzo Tosoni (trombone)

Enzo Tosoni is an accomplished trombonist, educator, and artistic director at Le JAM. He was awarded the Gold Medal from the National Conservatory of Toulouse. With a dynamic career as a stage musician, he has performed with a remarkable array of artists across genres and continents. His collaborations include jazz legends and…
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Gábor Kollmann (alto saxophone)

Gábor Kollmann is an outstanding alto saxophonist and clarinetist, leader and founding member of the Budapest Jazz Orchestra. A graduate of the Liszt Academy of Music, he has played with such renowned jazz artists as James Morrison, Ed Neumeister, Lee Harper, Eric Kleinschuster, Heinz von Hermann and Ladislav Fidri and has performed…
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Miklós Birta (guitar)

Miklós Birta is a renowned Hungarian guitarist, composer, educator and radio host, celebrated for his innovative contributions to jazz, his approach to fusions and contemporary music and his significant contributions to music education. Born in 1970 amd beginning his musical journey at the age of 10 initially studying classical and Spanish guitar, he…
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Orsi Urbán (jazz vocals)

Orsi Urbán is one of Hungary’s most distinctive and captivating jazz voices – a performer known for her rich, soulful tone and magnetic stage presence. With formal training in both choral conducting and jazz vocals, Orsi moves seamlessly between jazz standards, swing, Latin classics, and her own original material, always delivering with heart…
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Pascale Gautier (vocals)

Pascale Gautier is a vocalist, specialised in A Cappella singing. She is a member of the group Les Grandes Gueules, which won first place at the National Jazz Competition of Paris La Défense, and has also performed with groups such as Les Fêlés du Vocal and Elull Noomi. In addition to her…
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Richárd Révész (piano)

Richárd Révész is a distinguished Hungarian jazz pianist, composer, and educator, known for his innovative performances and contributions to the Hungarian music scene. He has taught jazz piano and gave masterclasses internationally. He currently teaches at the Béla Bartók Conservatory. With an extensive performance career, Révész has played with top Hungarian jazz…
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Sílvia Raventós (violin) 

Sílvia Raventós is a violinist and percussionist from Barcelona. She began playing the violin at the age of nine, and later took up drums and percussion at fifteen. Completing her studies at Taller de Músics, a renowned music university in Barcelona she started her musical journey with classical music. Sílvia has since…
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Stéphane Beuvelet (percussions)

Drummer, percussionist, and composer Stéphane Beuvelet is a graduate of the C.N.M. in Montpellier. He played and recorded in a wide variety of musical styles, from jazz and salsa to rock and drum’n’bass, from Brasilian to African music. He has trained with internationally renowned artists such as Claudio Belonzi, Dave Liebman, and…
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Szilárd Banai (percussion)

Early on in his career he had the opportunity to play with some of the most prominent figures in the Hungarian jazz scene, including Aladár Pege, Károlly Binder, Gyula Csepregi, Miklós Birta and Stúdió 11. For fifteen years he was a member of one of Hungary’s leading bands (Djabe). In 2015 he…
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Viktor Hárs (double bass)

Viktor Hárs is a cornerstone of the Hungarian jazz scene—a virtuoso bassist, composer, and arranger whose career spans over four decades and more than 120 recordings. Equally adept on double bass and electric bass, Hárs began his musical journey at 15. His versatile style bridges traditional jazz, contemporary fusion, and pop-jazz making him…
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Registration

Ready to apply?
If this residency matches your artistic direction, do not wait too long. Places are limited, selection happens
in rolling rounds, and earlier application gives access to lower fee levels.
Complete your application and take the next step toward an intensive international residency experience.

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