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First up were the young lions of the Krisztián Oláh Trio, featuring the singer János Egri Jr. They were followed by the very exciting and elegant East Gipsy Band, just back from their triumphant tour of the USA. Rounding off the celebrations was the high energy, tight-knit afro-jazz-rock outfit, the Euro-African Playground.

This was my first time at the Budapest Jazz Club and it was a great way to slide back into Budapest nightlife after a hectic festive season. As the birthday celebrations came to a close, we were treated to some birthday cake. So, quite literally, we had our cake and….

Words and photos by Russell Skidmore for XpatLoop.com
After an extensive career in advertising - as an Art Director & Creative Director in London, Paris and Budapest for leading agencies - Russel transferred the skills and knowledge gained to the development of his own successful company covering wedding, event, PR and portrait photography: www.russell-skidmore-photography.co.uk

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