Silent Borders Jazz Quartet | Festival „Džiazuojantis Žvėrynas“

Festival “Džiazuojantis Žvėrynas” presents:
International jazz project “Silent Borders Jazz Quartet”
Lithuania / Israel / Cuba / Hungary

August 21, 8:30 PM

Kęstutis Vaiginis – saxophone, compositions (Lithuania)
Shachar Elnatan – guitar (Israel)
Anial Someillan – double bass (Cuba)
Peter Somos – percussion (Hungary)

“Silent Borders Jazz Quartet” is an international acoustic jazz project that combines the musical traditions of four countries and contemporary improvisational language. The name of the quartet reflects the idea of ​​“root lines” – different cultural origins that intertwine into a common musical narrative.
The music combines original compositions by Kęstutis Vaiginis, uniquely interpreted jazz standards, and free collective improvisation. The sound is based on acoustic transparency, sensitive mutual listening and constantly changing musical dramaturgy.
The quartet combines the lyricism of European jazz, the rhythmic energy of Afro-Cuban and the melodic color of the Middle East, united by the language of contemporary improvisation. It is a lively musical dialogue, in which there are no geographical or stylistic boundaries – only a common creative space and an organically developing sound fabric.
Four musicians from Lithuania, Israel, Cuba and Hungary met on the European jazz scene, where joint concerts and creative ideas naturally turned into a unique international project. Spontaneous communication, acoustic sensitivity and open improvisation are important in the quartet’s music, combining contemporary European jazz, Latin American rhythms and modern harmonic thinking.
This is a sophisticated jazz narrative, balancing between structure and freedom, individuality and joint creation.

Kęstutis Vaiginis – saxophone, compositions (Lithuania)
Lithuanian jazz saxophonist, composer and teacher, actively performing on the international jazz scene. He has participated in many European jazz festivals, collaborated with famous Lithuanian and foreign jazz musicians. His work is characterized by modern harmonic thinking, lyricism and improvisational freedom.

Shachar Elnatan – guitar (Israel)
Israeli guitarist, living and actively performing in Europe. His musical language combines contemporary jazz, Middle Eastern musical traditions and modern improvisation. He participates in various international projects and festivals.

Anial Someillan – double bass (Cuba)
Cuban double bass player, distinguished by a strong rhythmic sense and wide stylistic amplitude – from traditional Latin American music to modern jazz. He performs in international projects in Europe and Latin America.

Peter Somos – percussion (Hungary)
Hungarian jazz drummer and improvisational music performer, actively collaborating with musicians from the European jazz scene. His playing is characterized by sensitive dynamics, musical subtlety and energetic rhythmic pulse.

→ Number of seats – limited.
→ Information about table reservations – veranda.lt/meniu/silent-borders-jazz-quartet/
A 30 EUR/guest advance payment is required for this concert, which you can use to cover the restaurant bill during the evening.

FESTIVAL “Džiazuojantis Žvėrynas“
This is a 3-day festival of the jazz community, Žvėrynas residents, Vilnius residents and city guests, which will unite in the courtyard of “Veranda” surrounded by greenery for a unified jazz rhythm, education and positive energy.

The program includes international jazz projects, Lithuanian performers, young talents, creative education and a cozy atmosphere for the whole family.
This is a festival where jazz, community and summer evenings create a special atmosphere of Žvėrynas.

Festival events are free.

→ 8.21 Friday
18:00 “Jazz In Case”
Kazlauskaitė / Selenis / Joknys / Zizas
20:30 “Silent Borders Jazz Quartet”
(Lithuania, Israel, Cuba, Hungary)
Vaiginis / Elnatan / Someillan / Somos

→ 8.22 Saturday
12:00 Interactive musical performance for the little ones “The Story of a Wardrobe” („Spintos istorija“)
18:00 “Northbound quartet”
20:30 “Home Jazz Band” (Lithuania)
Bikauskas / Zaremba / Stankevičius / Murašov

→ 8.23 Sunday
12:00-15:00 Jazz breakfast under the open sky “Piano Jazz”
13:00-15:00 Arts education for adults and children “We draw jazz”

More information – veranda.lt/festivalis

Festival organizer – VsI “Stirna pievoje”
Festival partner – Home restaurant “Veranda”
The festival is partially financed by Vilnius City Municipality