Vladimir Cetkar is a Macedonian recording artist based in NYC. Hailed by international critics as one of the most exciting names in his genre and a fresh music force, Vladimir Cetkar’s hallmark is his ability to seamlessly combine his many talents as a composer, vocalist, guitarist, arranger, orchestrator, and producer at the highest level.
His critically acclaimed album releases of his original music have positioned him internationally as one of the most distinguished names in the jazz-soul-funk genre and have ensured an active touring schedule headlining performances at some of the largest and most prestigious music festivals in the world such as Jarasum Jazz festival (South Korea), Blue Note Jazz Festival (USA), Java Jazz Festival (Indonesia), Sziget Festival(Hungary), Penang Jazz Festival (Malaysia), Hong Kong Jazz Festival (Hong Kong),Beishan Jazz Festival (China), Hui Hin Jazz Festival (Thailand), Mood Indigo (India),Phnom Penh Jazz Festival (Cambodia), Nisville Jazz Festival (Serbia), Debrecen Flower Carnival (Hungary), Thailand Smile Jazz Festival (Thailand), Ohrid Summer Festival (Macedonia) and many more.
His evident musical influences may transport you back in time to the musical era when bands like Chic and Earth Wind and Fire ruled the musical cosmos. But Vladimir’s new sound, original music expression, and contemporary production return you to the present, and portend a strong future for this genre of music.
The sextet will feature the following musicians:
Vladimir Cetkar – guitar, vocal, compositions & arrangements
Garett Foldger – trumpet
Jevaughn Bogard – tenor sax
Nolan Plunkett – trombone
Kevin Martinez - bass
Holbrook Riles – drums