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Bend-it! Orchestra at Ljubljana castle in 2021[1]

Bend-it! Orchestra is a Slovenian big band based in Marezige, Slovenia. The ensemble was established in 2018 following the dissolution of the local big band Hrošči. Motivated by a new generation of musicians and the interest in forming a regional big band, a group of musicians in Marezige initiated rehearsals in early 2018.

The band was initially conducted by saxophonist Lovro Ravbar and is currently led by trumpet player and soloist Primož Štefančič.

Since its formation, Bend-it! Orchestra has performed at various venues in Slovenia and internationally. Notable appearances include a tour in Italy, two performances at the Jazz Club Ljubljana Castle[2][3], and participation in the FIMU festival in Belfort, France[4]. The orchestra also performs annually at the MareziJazz festival, which it co-organizes.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Big band Bend-it! - SOLD OUT". www.ljubljanskigrad.si. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  2. ^ "Big band Bend-it! - SOLD OUT". www.ljubljanskigrad.si. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  3. ^ CityMagazine (2019-01-23). "Jazz Club Ljubljana Castle: Big Band - Bend It!". City Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  4. ^ Belfort, Ville de (2023-05-27). "Bend-it ! Orchestra". Site Internet Ville de Belfort (in French). Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  5. ^ "Performers - MareziJazz". marezijazz.si. 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2025-04-15.