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Kestutis Stanciauskas

Composer/ Fretless Electric bass/Performer

About Me

My compositions are constructed as platforms for improvisation. My compositions are sonic, rhythmic, melodic and tonal suggestions for musicians to improvise and in the Jazz sense improvise in order to create their own compositions. A sort of canvas actually. Because of my intense interest in the music of all cultures I try to incorporate these diverse elements into my work. You sent I am not interested in being constrained by particular genres or styles of music. Rather I see all forms of music as an opportunity to paint in order to include musicians who are capable and interested in sharing and exploring these possibilities. I have sharex stages with a broad spectrum of great artists including Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Jean Luc Ponty, The World Saxophone Quartet, John Scofield, Pat Martino, Otis Rush as well as Vieux Farka Toure among other American and European musicians. I was able to listen and see their interest in including a wide spectrum of musical cultural perspectives and disciplines while at the same time presenting a canvas that maintained each musicians unique musical vocabulary.

My Jazz Story

I love jazz because... of the Freedom of expression I was first exposed to jazz... when I saw the Classic Miles Davis ensemble with Herbie Hankock, Tony Williams, Ron Carter and Wayne Shorter when I was 15 years old. I met [musician name]...I have opened for Miles Davis, Chich Corea, Jean Luc Ponty and many others in concert. The best show I ever attended was...Miles Davis The first jazz record I bought was... I don't remember My advice to new listeners... relax Or whatever else you have in mind.

My House Concert Story

Kest Stanciauskas, electric Bassist, composer, performer and recording srtist combines a lifetime of Jazz, Funk, Brazilian, Blues and Lithuanian influences that are blended into a seamless improvisational audio experience. This musical journey pursues a singular artistic vision committed to expanding the range and content of Jazz, Folk, Blues and World Jazz. Kest’s philosophy is that Jazz is evolutionary and inclusive in nature - ever changing.