Biography
Attila Závodi: Soulful Jazz Saxophone with a European Flair
Delivering soulful jazz saxophone with a sophisticated European touch, Attila Závodi has established himself as both a powerhouse member of the acclaimed Peet Project and an accomplished solo artist in his own right.
Born in Paks, Hungary, in 1986, Attila’s musical journey began under the guidance of his father, who introduced him to instruments at an early age and gifted him his first saxophone at age 13. After refining his craft and performing with several top-tier Hungarian acts, Attila joined the pop-funk-jazz group Peet Project in 2013. As one of Hungary’s premier musical exports, the band has achieved Billboard-charting success, recorded with saxophone legend Dave Koz, and built an impressive track record on the international festival circuit.
Beyond his stellar saxophone performances, Attila is a key songwriter for the Peet Project. His compositional contributions include the Billboard-charting single "Galaxies" (from the 2020 album Ups & Downs), which reached #1 in Canada, as well as fan favorites like "River Cruise," "Drive Time" (featuring a music video captured on location in Los Angeles), and most recently, "Beverly Hills Party," which climbed to #1 on the jazz charts in Spain.
With the Peet Project, Attila has graced the stages of high-profile global jazz events, including the Seabreeze Jazz Festival (USA, 2016), the Dave Koz Cruise (2016, 2018), the Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival (Spain, 2016), and Brian Culbertson’s Jazz Getaway festivals (Chicago 2022, Napa 2025). The band’s impact was further cemented at the Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival (2015, 2017, 2022, 2024), where they took home prestigious awards for Best Album of 2017 and Best Song of 2020.
As a solo artist, Attila has released two hit singles: "Beetle by the Road" (2019) and "River Waves" (2022), the latter amassing millions of streams on Amazon Music. In his native Hungary, his versatility has led to high-profile tours with local icons such as Quincy Jones protégée Gigi Radics and the legendary pop-rap group Rapülök, routinely performing for sold-out, 15,000-seat arena crowds.
Attila’s latest single, "Thicke of the Night," features three-time Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated guitar legend Chieli Minucci. An upbeat, instrumental revival of a rare David Foster and Jay Graydon theme, the track stands as a heartfelt tribute to the golden era of 1980s American contemporary jazz.
Attila Závodi proudly performs as an official endorser of the legendary Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces and Antigua Saxophones.