With a career spanning five decades, Lorković brings together the elegance of classical music, the freedom of jazz and the earthy energy of blues, country, and soul. His inventive playing moves fluidly from rolling boogie-woogie to the intricate New Orleans rhythms of Professor Longhair and James Booker, with accordion adding another dimension to his broad musical palette.

Born in Zagreb, Croatia, and raised in Iowa, Lorković grew up surrounded by music. One grandmother sang him Croatian, Slovenian, and Czech folk songs, while his paternal grandmother, internationally renowned classical pianist Melita Lorković, helped shape his early exposure to classical music. 

At 14, a friend taught him a blues scale, sparking a fascination that would redirect his musical path.

His first touring work with Bo Ramsey and the Sliders launched a career that has made him a valued collaborator among celebrated folk and roots artists.

Inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame in 2020, Lorković has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, major folk festivals, Italian castles, and remote Alaskan villages. His recordings include eight studio albums and three live albums, showcasing his distinctive approach to blues, boogie-woogie and roots music.