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Kenneth Dahl Knudsen: Beyond 'Sound American' – Crafting a Nordic Jazz Identity

by Ieva Pakalniskyte
What does finding an authentic musical voice in a genre so deeply connected to history and geography mean? The answer for Danish double bassist, composer, and educator Kenneth Dahl Knudsen is to transcend limitation and let identity shape the sound. A restless presence on the European jazz scene, Knudsen has resisted the pressure to ...
Dainius Pulauskas Acoustic Group at the Christopher Summer Festival

by Ieva Pakalniskyte
Dainius Pulauskas Acoustic Group Adomas Mickevičius LibraryChristopher Summer Festival Vilnius, Lithuania August 5, 2025 Vilnius Christopher Summer Festival has long demonstrated an ability to present quality concerts that connect with cultural roots and artistic ambition. On this warm August evening, in the courtyard of the Adomas Mickevičius Library, the festival featured ...
Jazzmeia Horn: Timeless Voice, Modern Spirit

by Ieva Pakalniskyte
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary jazz vocalism, few artists navigate the intricate dialogue between tradition and innovation with the intelligence and visceral impact of Jazzmeia Horn. Her recent appearance at the Kaunas Jazz festival in Vilnius was more than a concert; it was a potent demonstration of an artist in full command of her voice ...
Wajdi Riahi: Something That Feels Honest

by Ieva Pakalniskyte
Wajdi Riahi, a Tunisian-born, Brussels-based jazz pianist and composer, is rapidly emerging as a distinctive voice on the European jazz scene. His music, deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, is also infused with the rich melodic and rhythmic colors of his North African heritage, creating a captivating and highly personal sound. Riahi's playing is marked by ...
Wajdi Riahi at Brussels Centre for Fine Arts

by Ieva Pakalniskyte
Wajdi Riahi The Centre for Fine Arts Brussels, Belgium February 23, 2025 Brussels' Centre for Fine Arts, Henry Le Boeuf Hall, played host to Wajdi Riahi's solo piano concert last Sunday of February. The intimate atmosphere was further enhanced by the unusual seating arrangement, with audience members surrounding Riahi on ...