MOONLIGHT SKY

Fusion band Moonlight Sky is a Slovenian braid of jazz, rock and diverse rhythms of the Balkan music. It consists of 4 musicians. Guitarist MIHA PETRIC is co-author of the music of Moonlight Sky. He is also composing for various ensembles and writing music for theater and film, for which he received several awards. Bassist ZELJKO JAKE ZUBER joined the group in 2024. Jake is known for his versatility and is a true star, both in the Balkans and around the world. He played with many world-renowned musicians. Drummer ŽIGA KOŽAR is one of the most sought after and versatile drummers in Slovenia. He joined the band in 2009. Pianist JAN SEVER joined the band in 2015 and brought a greater stylistic dimension on keyboards to the group and contributes with some classical virtuosity.

GUITAR

Miha is a guitarist, composer and pedagogue from Ljubljana. Ever since he can remember, he has been involved in music on several levels. He leaves his creative mark in the jazz-rock-fusion group Moonlight sky, with which he has released four albums. Their music was played on radio stations in Europe, America, Canada, Russia and Brazil, where they were selected as the best progressive band.

We can find him in a classical duet with mag. Ravi Shrestho, ethno ensemble with Macedonian singer Marta Kosturska, trio Petric Zuber Kožar and Hamlet Express. He is the leader of the European cast of African superstar Wiyaala, with whom he has toured throughout Europe.

He also collaborates with other musicians and groups, such as the outstanding Željko Zuber (former bassist with Robben Ford, Whitney Huston and Jay Z.), Andraž Polič, Marko Hatlak, Goran Bojčevski, Traja Brizani and Vasko Atanasovski.

He has performed in many clubs, as well as at many festivals, classical stages and protocol events in Slovenia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Croatia, the Netherlands and Norway.

But Miha is not only active in music groups, he participates in many theater and film projects, either as a music author or as an instrumentalist. He has collaborated with many famous names, such as Jaša Koceli, Janez Pipan, Jernej Kobal, Barbara Hieng Samobor, Marko Čeh, Vito Taufer, Marko Manojlović, Jure Breceljnik, Boris Bezič, Stanislav Moša, Barbara Zemljič, Gregor Šubic, Aleš Žemlja and others.

In 2017, he received the prestigious award for best film music at the Fimucite International Festival.

KEYBOARDS

Jan is one of the most prominent pianists of his generation in Slovenia. His repertoire includes a diverse collection of classical piano music and chamber music covering all periods and compositional styles. In addition to the classical piano path, parallel musical activity in other musical genres is also noticeable. Namely, he expanded his activities to keyboards and in 2015 began collaborating with the music group Moonlight Sky.

Its dimension also includes improvisation, and as a rarity for a classical instrumentalist, in 2017 it premiered a solo and fully improvised Piano Evening.

He began his education at the Ljubljana Conservatory of Music and Ballet and graduated from the Academy of Music in Ljubljana, where he graduated and in 2009 completed a specialist piano study. During his schooling, he received numerous awards at national and international competitions, and in 2004 he became the recipient of the Prešeren Student Award.

Since 2005 he has collaborated with various tango ensembles (M. Hatlak & Funtango, Quattro Por Tango, Astorpia), with the ethno / jazz band (Goran Bojčevski Quartet) and the fusion band Moonlight Sky.

He won many awards at a young age. In 1992, at the age of 11 he won the national competition Temsig, and at the age of 24, he recieved the Prešeren Student Award.

As a chamber musician, he has later collaborated with many renowned artists and is a regular guest at major concert cycles and festivals at home and abroad.

BASS GUITAR

Zeljko Jake Zuber, widely known as Jake, is a new meber of Moonlight Sky and an acclaimed bass player whose impressive career has spanned numerous collaborations with notable artists and bands. He has become a prominent figure in the music industry, known for his exceptional talent and versatility on the bass guitar.

Throughout his career, Jake has performed and recorded with an array of esteemed artists. His diverse collaborations include working with international superstars like Whitney Houston and Jay-Z, showcasing his ability to adapt to different musical styles and genres. His work with the Monique Miller Band, Unit-E, Cloudy, Ski Johnson, Hari Mata Hari, Dino Merlin, Alma, and Neda Ukraden further underscores his adaptability and skill. Each collaboration has allowed Jake to infuse his unique sound into a variety of musical projects, earning him widespread respect among his peers.

Jake’s recent involvement with the band Moonlight Sky marks a significant chapter in his musical journey. As the new bass guitarist for the group, he brings his rich experience and profound musicality to their performances and recordings. His role in Moonlight Sky is anticipated to be pivotal, adding depth and resonance to their sound with his adept bass playing.

Known for his precision and expressive style, Jake has built a reputation as a reliable and innovative musician. His contributions to various music projects have not only enriched the sound of the groups he has worked with but have also solidified his status as a sought-after bass player in the industry.

Jake's career is a testament to his passion for music and his dedication to his craft. His ability to seamlessly blend with different artists and genres speaks volumes about his versatility and talent. As he continues to perform and create, Željko Zuber – Jake remains a respected and influential figure in the world of music, inspiring both audiences and fellow musicians alike

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DRUMS

Žiga had his first contacts with music as a student of the Music School in Kamnik, and in his younger years he also collaborated with the City Band of Kamnik. Thus began his musical path, which later transformed into his business career.

After completing his mentor license at Modern Music School, he began teaching. Initially, he could be found at GIS Muzika Vivi, and later at the Music School Kamnik, at the music school B.A.S.E. and at Rock Academy, where he still teaches.

He has performed with various ensembles, both in Slovenia and abroad. He has collaborated with many famous names, such as the Big Band of RTV Slovenia, the RTV Symphony Orchestra, Peter Erskine, Janez Bončina Benč and others. Today he is considered one of the most sought-after drummers in Slovenia.

GUITAR

Miha is a guitarist, composer and pedagogue from Ljubljana. Ever since he can remember, he has been involved in music on several levels. He leaves his creative mark in the jazz-rock-fusion group Moonlight sky, with which he has released four albums. Their music was played on radio stations in Europe, America, Canada, Russia and Brazil, where they were selected as the best progressive band.

We can find him in a classical duet with mag. Ravi Shrestho, ethno ensemble with Macedonian singer Marta Kosturska, trio Petric Zuber Kožar and Hamlet Express. He is the leader of the European cast of African superstar Wiyaala, with whom he has toured throughout Europe.

He also collaborates with other musicians and groups, such as the outstanding Željko Zuber (former bassist with Robben Ford, Whitney Huston and Jay Z.), Andraž Polič, Marko Hatlak, Goran Bojčevski, Traja Brizani and Vasko Atanasovski.

He has performed in many clubs, as well as at many festivals, classical stages and protocol events in Slovenia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Croatia, the Netherlands and Norway.

But Miha is not only active in music groups, he participates in many theater and film projects, either as a music author or as an instrumentalist. He has collaborated with many famous names, such as Jaša Koceli, Janez Pipan, Jernej Kobal, Barbara Hieng Samobor, Marko Čeh, Vito Taufer, Marko Manojlović, Jure Breceljnik, Boris Bezič, Stanislav Moša, Barbara Zemljič, Gregor Šubic, Aleš Žemlja and others.

In 2017, he received the prestigious award for best film music at the Fimucite International Festival.

KEYBOARDS

Jan is one of the most prominent pianists of his generation in Slovenia. His repertoire includes a diverse collection of classical piano music and chamber music covering all periods and compositional styles. In addition to the classical piano path, parallel musical activity in other musical genres is also noticeable. Namely, he expanded his activities to keyboards and in 2015 began collaborating with the music group Moonlight Sky.

Its dimension also includes improvisation, and as a rarity for a classical instrumentalist, in 2017 it premiered a solo and fully improvised Piano Evening.

He began his education at the Ljubljana Conservatory of Music and Ballet and graduated from the Academy of Music in Ljubljana, where he graduated and in 2009 completed a specialist piano study. During his schooling, he received numerous awards at national and international competitions, and in 2004 he became the recipient of the Prešeren Student Award.

Since 2005 he has collaborated with various tango ensembles (M. Hatlak & Funtango, Quattro Por Tango, Astorpia), with the ethno / jazz band (Goran Bojčevski Quartet) and the fusion band Moonlight Sky.

He won many awards at a young age. In 1992, at the age of 11 he won the national competition Temsig, and at the age of 24, he recieved the Prešeren Student Award.

As a chamber musician, he has later collaborated with many renowned artists and is a regular guest at major concert cycles and festivals at home and abroad.

BASS GUITAR

Zeljko Jake Zuber, widely known as Jake, is a new meber of Moonlight Sky and an acclaimed bass player whose impressive career has spanned numerous collaborations with notable artists and bands. He has become a prominent figure in the music industry, known for his exceptional talent and versatility on the bass guitar.

Throughout his career, Jake has performed and recorded with an array of esteemed artists. His diverse collaborations include working with international superstars like Whitney Houston and Jay-Z, showcasing his ability to adapt to different musical styles and genres. His work with the Monique Miller Band, Unit-E, Cloudy, Ski Johnson, Hari Mata Hari, Dino Merlin, Alma, and Neda Ukraden further underscores his adaptability and skill. Each collaboration has allowed Jake to infuse his unique sound into a variety of musical projects, earning him widespread respect among his peers.

Jake’s recent involvement with the band Moonlight Sky marks a significant chapter in his musical journey. As the new bass guitarist for the group, he brings his rich experience and profound musicality to their performances and recordings. His role in Moonlight Sky is anticipated to be pivotal, adding depth and resonance to their sound with his adept bass playing.

Known for his precision and expressive style, Jake has built a reputation as a reliable and innovative musician. His contributions to various music projects have not only enriched the sound of the groups he has worked with but have also solidified his status as a sought-after bass player in the industry.

Jake's career is a testament to his passion for music and his dedication to his craft. His ability to seamlessly blend with different artists and genres speaks volumes about his versatility and talent. As he continues to perform and create, Željko Zuber – Jake remains a respected and influential figure in the world of music, inspiring both audiences and fellow musicians alike

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DRUMS

Žiga had his first contacts with music as a student of the Music School in Kamnik, and in his younger years he also collaborated with the City Band of Kamnik. Thus began his musical path, which later transformed into his business career.

After completing his mentor license at Modern Music School, he began teaching. Initially, he could be found at GIS Muzika Vivi, and later at the Music School Kamnik, at the music school B.A.S.E. and at Rock Academy, where he still teaches.

He has performed with various ensembles, both in Slovenia and abroad. He has collaborated with many famous names, such as the Big Band of RTV Slovenia, the RTV Symphony Orchestra, Peter Erskine, Janez Bončina Benč and others. Today he is considered one of the most sought-after drummers in Slovenia.

ACHIEVEMENTS

2023 Moonlight Sky released their fifth album Con Fusion.

2023 They held an album presentation at Cukrarna in Ljubljana as part of the Jazz Ars All Stars program, led by Hugo Šekoranja.

2022 The band performed at the Cukrarna Jazz Ars All Stars concert.

2021 Moonlight Sky recorded the archival radio recording of the fourth album with Big Band RTV Slovenia on Radio Television of Slovenia in Studio 26.

2021 Moonlight Sky recorded the TV recording of the fourth album with Big Band RTV Slovenia on Radio Television of Slovenia in Studio 1.

2017 Release of the fourth album The Four ook place, followed by a concert at the SiTi Theater in Ljubljana.

Concert at Drama, the National Theater in Ljubljana with guests Goran Bojčevski and Marta Kosturska

2016 Live performance at the Izštekani at radio station Val 202

2015 Performance at the National Opera in Ljubljana with Marko Hatlak and Fun Tango

2014 Performance at Kino Šiška with Marko Hatlak and RTV Slovenia Big Band

"The players perform the pieces with an abundance of warm-hearted feeling and are able to convey the band's creative vision with consummate technical expertise.”

~ Owen Davis, Dutch Progressive Rock ~

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