Daniel Varga, saxophonist, composer, producer AND COLLABORATOR rooted in Budapest, HUNGARY.
Daniel has carved a distinctive niche through dynamic collaborations with new wave jazz, hip hop, and beat-based artists. An integral part of Budapest's new wave jazz scene, he contributes his talents to the renowned bands New Fossils and Mordai.
Diving into his solo ventures, Daniel Varga showcases his versatility through projects such as Daniel Aron, Moped Loewen, Cropolhubra (later evolving into the Daniel Varga Quartet and Moped Loewen). Beyond the realm of solo work, he has left his mark by composing and arranging for both pop and jazz orchestras, further enriching his multifaceted musical portfolio.
"Gorgeously understated atmospheric jazz with a honed, retro-seventies lean."
CLASH about New Fossils"Phenomenal jazz; a mix of smooth, and slightly steamy acid-tinged grooves"
Louder Than War about New FossilsUpcoming Shows
recent releases:
babapiros—daniel aron—halo sara
Hell Yeah Hallelujah
The second single is a pseudo-gospel steeped in oxymorons, exploring the inner conflicts, turmoil, and self-understanding of the individual. As Dani Varga explains, “The song's musical arc is built around a powerful impact experience that it strives to sustain throughout. There’s a duality in its atmosphere: a clash between lo-fi and hi-fi sound, the contrasts between religion and genuine faith, and the blend of spiritual and psychedelic experiences. These contrasts lead to realizations and lessons. It’s about the eruption and management of internal conflicts, both musically and emotionally.”
NEW FOSSILS
BILLIE
This energetic, danceable track draws inspiration from artists like Shabaka Hutchings and Tom Skinner, yet, as the band describes, there’s something undeniably Eastern European in its performance style. The group has been prolific in their songwriting, and this track is a preview of their upcoming full-length album, “ECOSPHERE,” set to release early next year, which will focus entirely on fusion jazz.