Last Minute Open Jazz Festival 2025

Trg Tomaso Bembo - Friday, 01.08. - Monday, 04.08.2025.

At this year’s edition of the Last Minute Open Jazz Festival in Bale, taking place from August 1st to 4th, 2025. The festival will host exceptional jazz talent from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the USA, Italy, and Austria. Get ready for four nights of great music in the relaxed atmosphere of the region’s top jazz festival.

Friday, August 1

BDB Trio & Jeff Crompton (BIH, USA)

BDB Trio is a young Sarajevo-American ensemble formed in 2023, consisting of guitarist Eddie Beho, bassist Dinko Šimunović, and drummer Boris Šikuljak. The band’s sound is best described as an unpredictable mix of jazz, blues, rock, and fusion. Joining them in Bale is Atlanta-based saxophonist Jeff Crompton, a seasoned musician with over 40 years of experience. Crompton has performed with Eugene Chadbourne, Mike Baggetta, and Rev. 

Saturday, August 2

PDEX Tributo a Pino Daniele Experience (IT)

Pino Daniele was a Neapolitan singer-songwriter whose music left a lasting mark on the Italian and global music scenes. The band PDEX, made up of six talented musicians (Anthony Roccolano, Raffaele Buglione, Massimiliano Di Franco, Marco Mottola, Stefano Naclerio, and Fabrizio Zappamiglio), was formed as a musical tribute to his work. Their goal is to interpret Pino’s songs authentically, adding their own artistic expression and passion.

Sunday, August 3

Alpha Trianguli (AT)

The Vienna-based jazz quartet Alpha Trianguli features Alois Eberl, Florian Klinger, Philipp Kienberger, and Jakob Kammerer. According to the band members, their name and musical inspiration are linked to the cosmos. Their sound is characterized by rapid shifts in rhythm and mood, evoking the vastness of space. Following successful performances in Austria, Germany, and the USA, they now bring their special energy to Bale, ready to win over the local audience.

Monday, August 4

Eduardo Liberati Synthetics Trio (IT)

This Rome-based jazz trio is led by guitarist and composer Eduardo Liberati, known for his modern jazz and post-bop style. The group is completed by Dadio Piccioni on double bass and Riccardo Marchese on drums. Their performance offers a blend of modern and traditional jazz, rich in improvisation and stage energy.