Czechoslovak Radio Dance Orchestra

Historic Czechoslovak Big Band Ensemble

The Czechoslovak Radio Dance Orchestra, known in Czech as Taneční orchestr Československého rozhlasu (TOČR), was a prominent ensemble that played a significant role in the music scene during the existence of Czechoslovakia. The orchestra specialized in light music, including dance music, jazz, and swing, and was known for its broadcasts on Czechoslovak Radio. The ensemble worked with a variety of composers and musicians, contributing to the popularization of contemporary music trends within the country. They performed both instrumental pieces and accompanied singers, playing arrangements of both domestic and international hits. The orchestra's activity spanned several decades, reflecting the changing musical tastes and political climate of the time.