Last years project ''Ines Trickovic Sextet: Runjic in Blue'', that included a CD and tour, was widely accepted by audiences as a progressive hard bop album where vocal was treated as equal instrument in the sextet formation. After touring Asia and Europe she wanted to do more personal and intimate project, collaborating with Croatian jazz guitar player Joe Pandur.
They are also known by their project ''Ines & Joe- duo brasileiro'' with which they toured China & Macau in February 2013.
The new concert program is composed of their own material and a few classical jazz pieces. Inspired by music of Erik Satie, Chet Baker, Jobim & old traditional Croatian songs, they developed their unique musical language.//
Joe Pandur is one of the most sought after guitar players in the music and television industry in Croatia. As a guitarist he has played on more than 20 albums in various roles; from bandleader and sideman, to producer. He often plays in major TV productions and collaborates with the national TV Jazz and Symphonic Orchestra. He preformed on numerous festivals in the region and around the world.
Aside from being an active part of mainstream music scene, Joe's main interest is in jazz music. He has shared the stage with Dionne Warwick, Tony Monaco, Igudesman & Joo, Doug Sides, Reggie Johnson, Nasheet Waits, Reggie Workman, Woody Mann, as well as with Brazilian artists such as Alegre Corea, Ivan Santos, Geovany da Silveira and Marcio Tubino to name a few.
Over the course of his ongoing education he has been privileged to study with these great artists: Joe Pass, Pat Martino, Danny Richmond, George Adams, Marc Whitman, Mundell Lowe and Phillipe Caterine, among others.
