Alto saxophonist and composer Uglješa Novaković, soon after completing his studies in Graz, found himself in the Soul Connection orchestra led by Duško Gojković. He continued his career between Zagreb and Belgrade, jazz and pop music, big band arrangements and dreams about his own band. His debut album Tales From the Past (Metropolis Jazz) features his compositions in post-bop manner, inspired by Kenny Garrett, Michael Brecker and Chris Potter music. His music brings New York to the Balkans, confirming the immense power of the new Serbian jazz wave.