Ninja Tune stars Jaga Jazzist from Norway at Fléda on 22 November

"It's practically impossible to describe the countless musical influences and inspirations that feed into Jaga Jazzist's repertoire. The sonic range and variety of this Norwegian band's music is truly exceptional," says the festival's artistic director Vilém Spilka. The band was founded in 1994 by the Horntveth siblings. Their debut Grete Stitz came out in 1996 and immediately caught the attention of fans, fellow musicians, producers and venue owners at the heart of the Norwegian music scene. The turning point came in 2002, when they signed to Ninja Tune. "Ninja Tune helped us reach the whole world. Suddenly we were playing in Japan and in other places we'd never been before, and crowds of people were coming to see us," recalls drummer Martin. Jaga Jazzist have released six successful albums on the prestigious label so far. "Even though they'll celebrate thirty years together next year, they still manage to avoid the predictability that sometimes sets in with bands of that age. With every concert they prove again that they're definitely not standing still, but keep moving forward," adds Vilém Spilka.

Tickets are on sale at www.jazzfestbrno.cz.