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
jun 22nd
glsch X DDT - pontoon
BUDAPEST, HU
FREE
jun 23rd
MORDÁI - kobuci
BUDAPEST, HU
FREE
jul 02nd
co lee - sopronfeszt
sopron, HU
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jul 03rd
co lee live band - dunapart feszt
Budapest, hu
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TOP RELEASES OF 2025
GLSCH x DDT
demerung
Chosen as Best Album of 2025 by recorder.hu, Demerung is a groundbreaking collaboration between rapper Glsch (Slow Village) and the visionary producer trio DDT. Released on September 8, 2025, the album defies genre boundaries with its rich blend of hip-hop energy, experimental instrumentation, and jazzy textures. Featuring acclaimed guest artists like Co Lee, Lusta Geri, 6363, pHLat and more, Demerung captures the liminal moments between light and shadow, delivering one of the most compelling and imaginative sonic experiences of the year.
- [worked on it as producer, saxophonist, synths, samplers, guitars, vocals]
NEW FOSSILS
Ecosphere
Ranked #16 on the Top 20 Albums of 2025, Ecosphere is a landmark LP from Hungarian jazz supergroup New Fossils that reimagines the contours of contemporary jazz for the 21st century. Released in April 2025 via Morotva Records, the album merges spacious, atmospheric compositions with hypnotic grooves, electronic textures, and fierce improvisation. Recorded in the Mátra mountains and featuring guests like Nagy Emma and Horváth Áron, Ecosphere delivers a sonic ecosystem that feels both organic and electric, rooted in jazz tradition yet unbound by genre. A compelling and immersive journey, this release confirms New Fossils as one of the most adventurous voices in modern music.
- [workd on it as composer (LATO, MERENGO, BEING LOST, ALLEY-OOP), producer, saxophonist, contributed, synths and vocals as well.]