Petra Onderuf Quartet - An Odd Time of Day (2025)

Petra Onderuf Quartet, An Odd Time of Day. Slovak violinist Petra Onderuf is no newcomer: she has performed worldwide for many years with jazz and ethnic groups such as Wild String Trio (which she co-founded), Primo Tempo, and Swinging Strings. However, An Odd Time of Day is her first album under her name. Onderuf wrote and arranged all 11 of its instrumental tracks, which find her accompanied by pianist Rok Zalokar, bassist Luka Dobnikar, and drummer Ales Zorec.

Their jazz performances, which reflect Onderuf’s background in classical, world, and Indian music, were apparently recorded live in the studio. Highlights include the exuberant “Resemblance,” which recalls the work of Oregon and features guest saxophonist Luka Dobnikar, and “Eleven,” one of two tracks enlivened by guest trumpeter Gasper Selko.