Karolis Šarkus Trio

Karolis Šarkus — saxophones
Gediminas Stepanavičius — doulblebass
Domantas Razmus — drums
(modern jazz, post bop)

Having experimented together and met in various ensemble configurations, these three young and dynamic musicians decided to join forces and debut as a jazz trio. Having given up an instrument capable of showing harmony, they convey the interplay of notes and rhythmic combinations using only two monophonic instruments and a drum kit. The program features jazz tradition presented in a format relevant to today — through new compositions or arrangements of jazz standards.

The trio’s initiator, Karolis Šarkus, is a saxophonist and composer of the young Lithuanian jazz generation, combining jazz tradition with a modern sound. Having studied in the Netherlands and the USA, he currently performs actively both in Lithuania and abroad, and recently won the prestigious “Premio Internazionale Massimo Urbani” competition (Italy) and the “Big Band Composition Contest for Young Baltic Composers” (Latvia). Double bassist Gediminas Stepanavičius is a highly active performer of improvisational and contemporary music, who studied together with Karolis at the Amsterdam Conservatory. Domantas Razmus is a drummer and percussionist of Lithuania’s young generation of jazz and improvisational music. He is currently actively developing a unique project that combines sensory percussion and visualizations. Domantas can be seen on stage with the “Vilnius JJAZZ Ensemble” and other ensembles.

The Jazz Cellar 11 club’s “Dainykla” project is partially funded by the Vilnius City Municipality.