Djabe & Steve Hackett line-up released their 14th album Freya – Arctic Jam in February 2025. The music was recorded in Bodø, Norway, 100 km north of the Arctic Circle. The album produced in a similar way like the Sardinian albums. The Norwegian jams were edited and composed into a full studio album by Tamás Barabás. The release was received with great enthusiasm by international critics and fans alike, and the unanimous reviews suggest that it is one of Djabe’s most successful recordings.
In 2025, Steve’s busy concert and studio schedule has opened up the possibility of 2 concerts at the Budapest Jazz Club with Djabe, the band’s home base. The two-day event, entitled Freya Summer Shows 2025, will welcome fans from all over Europe and overseas.
The concert programme will include besides the new tracks, classics from Genesis, Steve Hackett and Djabe.