Since its foundation in 2007, the Jiri Slavik/Fred Thomas Duo has been exploring the common ground between improvised and contemporary classical music.

Much of this ensemble’s soundworld is produced by experimenting with instrumental techniques, always within an acoustic setting. Their debut album “Repose” was released on the F-IRE Collective label in 2009.

Jiri Slavik – double-bass

Fred Thomas – piano

Buy Repose here or listen to Jiri Slavik’s large ensemble album La Jeunesse here.

“’Repose’ is the debut CD of Jiri Slavik’s music with the fine pianist Fred Thomas who, together, are in sync with a clear multiple vision of sonic beauty” Mark Dresser

“This is music requiring patience and application, but it is rich and original enough to reward both” Chris Parker

“There is a sense of spontaneity and originality which runs through this album” Jonathan Freeman-Attwood

“These were musicians that were indeed in creative synergy. Particularly virtuosic was the dynamic control and pacing, with incredible breadth made possible by their superb technique.  Their set was compelling and the audience were nothing but mesmerised by their programme….an evening of colourful pieces, virtuosic in their construction with inventive sonorities as much as the technique of the playing” Steve Berryman (I Care if You Listen)

“High class” The Telegraph

“Composition and Improvisation exquisitely merge as these two young masters converse, creating dramatic musical landscapes of extraordinary colour and dynamic contrast. At once intense, primal and highly sophisticated, this is contemporary music at it’s most inspiring best. A visionary work made by great artists with a lot to say.” Oren Marshall