Robert Jukič

Musicians

Robert Jukič bass

Musical Background and Education

Robert Jukič began his musical journey as a self-taught electric bassist at the age of 15. At 19, he transitioned to the double bass and pursued formal education at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria, where he earned a Master of Arts degree.

Career Highlights

Jukič has been active in the music scene since his teenage years, performing and recording across various genres. He has released multiple albums under his own name and contributed to over 60 records by other artists. His compositions have been performed by jazz combos, big bands, chamber orchestras, rock bands, and soul divas. Notably, he received the 2nd place jury award and audience award at the Jazzon 2008 Composition Competition. (All About Jazz, European Movement Jazz Orchestra)

Recent Works

  • Izza (2022): This album features Jukič’s quartet with Boštjan Simon (saxophone), Tomaž Gajšt (trumpet), and Kristijan Krajnčan (drums). The compositions delve into themes of strength, fragility, hope, and tragedy, showcasing the group’s improvisational prowess.
  • Res Publica (2023): Released by the Robert Jukič Quartet, this album continues their exploration of freedom within compositional structures, offering a mix of melodic content and abstract harmonic structures. (JazzInBelgium)
  • In The Land Of… (2025): Produced and released by Robert Jukič with Jean-Paul Estiévenart on trumpet, Wajdi Riahi on piano, rhodes and Wolfi Rainer on drums & percussions

Global Performances

Jukič has performed internationally in countries such as Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Croatia, Italy, Israel, Japan, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Morocco, Hungary, Germany, Netherlands, Russia, Slovakia, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, Great Britain, and the USA. (All About Jazz)

Teaching and Other Endeavors

Beyond performing, Jukič is involved in education, teaching at the Conservatory for Music and Ballet in Ljubljana. He also composes for short films, multimedia performances, and art installations, and collaborates with theater productions. (festivalbled.com)

For more information on his work and upcoming performances, you can visit his official Bandcamp page or explore his profile with the European Movement Jazz Orchestra.

Robert Jukic Res Publica
Robert Jukic Res Publica
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Musical Background and Education

Robert Jukič began his musical journey as a self-taught electric bassist at the age of 15. At 19, he transitioned to the double bass and pursued formal education at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria, where he earned a Master of Arts degree.

Career Highlights

Jukič has been active in the music scene since his teenage years, performing and recording across various genres. He has released multiple albums under his own name and contributed to over 60 records by other artists. His compositions have been performed by jazz combos, big bands, chamber orchestras, rock bands, and soul divas. Notably, he received the 2nd place jury award and audience award at the Jazzon 2008 Composition Competition. (All About Jazz, European Movement Jazz Orchestra)

Recent Works

  • Izza (2022): This album features Jukič’s quartet with Boštjan Simon (saxophone), Tomaž Gajšt (trumpet), and Kristijan Krajnčan (drums). The compositions delve into themes of strength, fragility, hope, and tragedy, showcasing the group’s improvisational prowess.
  • Res Publica (2023): Released by the Robert Jukič Quartet, this album continues their exploration of freedom within compositional structures, offering a mix of melodic content and abstract harmonic structures. (JazzInBelgium)
  • In The Land Of… (2025): Produced and released by Robert Jukič with Jean-Paul Estiévenart on trumpet, Wajdi Riahi on piano, rhodes and Wolfi Rainer on drums & percussions

Global Performances

Jukič has performed internationally in countries such as Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Croatia, Italy, Israel, Japan, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Morocco, Hungary, Germany, Netherlands, Russia, Slovakia, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, Great Britain, and the USA. (All About Jazz)

Teaching and Other Endeavors

Beyond performing, Jukič is involved in education, teaching at the Conservatory for Music and Ballet in Ljubljana. He also composes for short films, multimedia performances, and art installations, and collaborates with theater productions. (festivalbled.com)

For more information on his work and upcoming performances, you can visit his official Bandcamp page or explore his profile with the European Movement Jazz Orchestra.