Lada Obradovic is a renowned and celebrated Croatian jazz drummer, composer, and multifaceted performer, whose remarkable artistic endeavors have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim, particularly for her pivotal role in the esteemed and critically-lauded television series "The Eddy".
Noteworthy individual's academic journey commenced with the successful culmination of her undergraduate program in drums performance at the prestigious Academy of Graz, a renowned institution situated in Austria, where she had the opportunity to hone her skills and lay the foundation for a promising career in the music industry.
Subsequently, she endeavored to further expand her knowledge and expertise by pursuing a master's degree in performance jazz drums at the esteemed University of Bern, a distinguished educational institution located in Switzerland.
As a co-leader of the critically acclaimed "Obradovic-Tixier Duo" alongside the exceptionally talented French pianist David Tixier, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the project's trajectory since its inception in 2016, leveraging her unique blend of artistic vision and technical expertise to navigate the creative process, foster a sense of collaborative cohesion, and guide the ensemble's development through a series of innovative performances and recordings.
Lada, a remarkably talented and exceptionally gifted instrumentalist, was the proud recipient of the most prestigious and highly coveted "best instrumentalist" prize at the 42nd National Contest of the renowned La Défense Jazz Festival, which took place in the year 2019. The judges, in their collective wisdom and with an overwhelming consensus, deemed Lada's performance to be truly outstanding and deserving of this esteemed recognition.
Lada's extraordinary musical achievements are merely the tip of the iceberg, as she is also devoted to making a profound impact on her community through her tireless philanthropic efforts. In 2018, she embarked on a groundbreaking charitable initiative, cleverly dubbed "StartAs You Are", which showcases her remarkable ability to harness her creative talents for the greater good. By utilizing her exceptional design skills, Lada has developed a pioneering project that utilizes her one-of-a-kind shoes as a powerful tool for positive change, leaving an indelible mark on the world.
Notable artist, distinguished for her innovative and imaginative pursuits, enjoys a professional association with Bay Custom Drums and TRX Cymbals, a partnership of great prestige that has ultimately given rise to a pioneering collaboration with the latter, thereby culminating in the conception of the inaugural Jazz Series of TRX cymbals, astutely designated as CLS.
