The Bastardz

The Bastardz are a Croatian funk based band with a lot of pop and jazz influences, founded in 1990 by guitarist and songwriter Jex Zoran Jaeger.In addition to their original songs, they also recorded popular hits in the funk style and had regular Thursday performances at the club "Saloon", top spot in Zagreb, Croatia.In 2006, Helena Bastić departed from The Bastardz, following which the band collaborated with vocalist Danijela Pintarić for a brief period, sometimes performing together with the Croatian funk legend Dino Dvornik.Then, in February 2022, they released the single "Sve je lako kad si gad" with Davor Gobac as the lead vocalist, followed by the EP "Dance with me" in June, which not only includes the title track in two vocal and one instrumental versions, but also features a remix of the song "Angels" by Oleg Colnago.February 2023 witnessed the release of the single "Mama Funky" showcasing Zdenka Kovačiček as the lead vocalist, accompanied by a music video directed by Radislav Jovanov Gonzo.
video shoot Dance with me
The Bastardz, Jex in Budapest
ZagrebCroatiaAquarius RecordsCroatia RecordsSaskia LarooJoseph BowieDEFUNKTMontreux Jazz FestivalDino DvornikDavor GobacZdenka KovačičekRadislav Jovanov Gonzo(Aquarius records