Giedrius Nakas Quartet

Giedrius Nakas – piano, keyboards, vocals Karolis Šarkus – alto saxophone Aliaksei Kryshtal – double bass Tuomas J. Räsänen – drums (modern jazz, neo-soul)

Pianist and composer Giedrius Nakas presents a program of original music featuring pieces from his jazz albums. This is music where modern jazz meets neo-soul, hip-hop, classical, rock, and the dramaturgy of film scores. One moment it can be subtle, lyrical, and hypnotic, and the next, it can burst with vigorous energy, unexpected rhythms, and improvisations.

One of Giedrius' most notable works is the album "No Fear, Full Of Love," recorded in New York, which featured internationally acclaimed US jazz musicians Ben Williams, Justin Brown, Troy Roberts, and Caleb Curtis. The compositions on the album stand out for their memorable melodies, contrasts, and a constant balance between meticulously written music and improvisation born in the moment.

Another important creative stage is the album "The Dream I Forgot." Its music resembles a dream or a film without a screen: longer, multi-part compositions gradually build tension, shift moods, and create a unique narrative. Here, it is not just individual virtuosity that is important, but also the sensitive dialogue of the entire ensemble, which is why every live performance takes on new colors.

Giedrius Nakas studied in Vilnius, The Hague, Groningen, and New York, and has performed in many European countries and the USA. He is also known to the Lithuanian public from joint projects with Andrius Mamontovas, Jurga, Monika Liu, Monika Linkyte, the band "Saulės Kliošas," and other well-known artists. His original program has been featured at the "Kaunas Jazz" and "Šiauliai Jazz" festivals, at Paliesius Manor, and on other concert stages.

This evening, four excellent jazz musicians from the Baltic countries will meet on stage.

The first 30 tickets are cheaper.

The "Jazz Cellar 11" club's concert project is partially funded by the Vilnius City Municipality.