Downbeat and JazzTimes Reviews

The Nikolov-Ivanovic Undectet has received some great reviews lately, after the performance at the Belgrade Jazz Festival 2019 past October:

Drawing inspiration from American legends like Stan Kenton, pianist Vladimir Nikolov and drummer Srđan Ivanović co-led a pan-European group of improvising musicians in 10 rhythmically complex, harmonically evocative compositions, all impeccably arranged. In these, they might reference Balkan tunes, rock, hip-hop, classical music or traditional jazz—without settling on any one thing.”

Downbeat (USA)
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…groundbreaking. The Nikolov-Ivanović Undectet, a 12-piece ensemble, played arrangements by pianist Vladimir Nikolov, the subtle touches of color and texture in his charts reminiscent of Gil Evans and Maria Schneider. Like them, Nikolov is inspired by the stirring sonorities of French horn, tuba, and accordion. But he blends Balkan metrical and tonal elements into his mix, and they introduce their own exotic aura. The Undectet has a new album, their second, Frame and Curiosity. This project should claim a place for Serbia among the most creative current large jazz ensembles in Europe.