The name Earth Quintet refers to one of the most acclaimed albums by saxophonist and composer Luboš Soukup – Země (Earth), released in 2016 on the Animal Music label. The album was created in collaboration with his modern jazz quartet and a special guest – guitarist and vocalist Lionel Loueke, long-time musical partner of Herbie Hancock. Soukup’s compositions are sophisticated yet melodic and rhythmically accessible to a wide audience. The music blends elements of jazz, ethnic and classical traditions, forming a distinctive and emotionally rich sound world. More