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)