CRI ORCHESTRA

CRI Orchestra is a contemporary Croatian ensemble founded by composer and double bassist Vedran Ružić. The orchestra brings together musicians from jazz, classical, and experimental backgrounds, focusing on original compositions that explore collective improvisation, structured freedom, and orchestral sound textures. CRI Orchestra operates as a flexible ensemble rather than a fixed big band, allowing each performance to adapt to the space and context. Their music emphasizes interaction, dynamics, and atmosphere, positioning the project at the intersection of jazz, contemporary music, and experimental expression.