Strýci

Český folk-popový hudební soubor

Czech pop and jazz group, as well as a chorus. Led by Luděk Švábenský, evolved from Milan Chladil’s backing band 1970–1971, backing band for Helena Vondráčková 1972–1979. Also known as “Šest strýců” (Six Uncles) or “Luděk Švábenský Se Svým Orchestrem”. Members (among others): Luděk Švábenský (piano, organ, vocals, leader), Jiří Hlava (trumpet, vocals), Josef Bažík Pavelka (trombone, vocals), Jan Václavík (saxophone, vocals), Jiří Jech (saxophone), Václav Kozel (saxophone, vocals), Ladislav Chvalkovský (bass guitar, vocals), Miroslav Ryška (bass guitar), Ivan Smažík, (drums, vocals), Pavel Fořt (guitar)