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According to the press release, the cycle of performances on the second day of the festival was started by the young and energetic 21st Century Quintet (Lithuania). The compositions performed by this ensemble plunged listeners into the depths of an unknown culture and gave them the opportunity to feel the unique harmony of different cultures.
The musicians wowed the audience with youthful enthusiasm, unadulterated sincerity, unique compositions and vibrant energy, which were complemented by the band’s leading saxophonist, Davit Avetisyan, with Armenian folk music motifs. The young performers did not lack the support of the public, they were welcomed and accompanied by applause.
Subsequently, the saxophone virtuoso Petras Vyšniauskas entered the scene, in whose hands the instrument revived and masterfully created jazz improvisations, with the support of the Kaunas Big Band, received great support from the public. The musician, who is called the symbol of Lithuanian jazz and glorifies Lithuania at the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world, never disappoints listeners. Unsurprisingly, the audience greeted him with much applause and enjoyed the heart-pounding romantic romance, the magical performance of the big stage throughout the performance.
Halfway through the program, according to the report, a young but undoubtedly promising ensemble appeared on stage, infecting listeners with positivity and good humor: “Amber Hunters.” This is a joint project of musicians from Lithuania, the United States, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Kazakhstan. During the performance, members of a group from different cultures from different countries formed original compositions and improvisations in the funk fusion style. Listeners listened and appreciated his distinctive musical style. The biggest surprise for the audience was the performance of the band leader, drummer Kaspars Petkus on stage. This young, talented and energetic musician did not stop even because of the spinal trauma he suffered.
Photo from the event organizers / The 27th Klaipeda Castle Jazz Festival has gained momentum
“Very cool people” from Riga ended happily on Friday night. It is a jazz-funk group “Very Cool People” (Latvia), playing modern funk-jazz music, which simply wowed listeners with pulsing energy and inspiring dance rhythm. The group’s leader, Elvijs Grafcovs, promised to make the “brothers” and “sisters” dance like crazy and kept his promise. Bathing in the rain and Balkan-flavored music, people were thrown into a whirlwind of dance. When “Very Cool People” rages on stage, the legs begin to live a separate life and they just can’t stop dancing.
Festival organizers are glad listeners responded to the request to observe safety requirements, but repeatedly remind that those experiencing at least the slightest cold symptoms would watch the concerts only remotely, during the live broadcast. And those who attend the concerts are urged to responsibly follow hygiene and infectious disease prevention requirements. wear masks, sanitize hands, keep a safe distance, spread out during breaks between concerts and walk away.
Preventive and safety measures:
● People are regularly advised to keep a safe distance, disinfect their hands, and wear face masks.
● After each concert, there are breaks and people are asked to stand out and walk away from the stage until the presenter announces the start of the next concert.
● Disinfectant fluid stations are installed in the sanitary areas of the festival area, which are constantly filled by volunteers.
● A mobile Covid-19 test point is available at the cruise terminal, and anyone can take the SARS-CoV-2 antigen test as well as the SARS-CoV-2 rapid serological antibody test.
● On Friday (August 6) and Saturday (August 7), from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., there will be a mobile vaccination point in the square at the intersection of Pilies and Žvejų streets, where anyone can vaccinate with two manufacturers without previous registration. .
The 27th Klaipeda Castle Jazz Festival will be held from August 5-7 at the Cruise Terminal. All events are free! More information here.
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