Summer Moods | Karolis Šarkus trio

Karolis Šarkus – saxophone Gediminas Stepanavičius – double bass Dovydas Šulskis – drums On August 27th, one of the most interesting creators and performers of Lithuania's young jazz generation, Karolis Šarkus, will appear with his trio in the garden of the Aušros Vartų Karmelitų vienuolynas. In the music of this trio, jazz becomes a living adventure – unpredictable, free, and reborn anew each time. The saxophone, double bass, and drums sound without a harmonic instrument, opening up more space in the music for improvisation, spontaneous turns, and mutual interplay. Original compositions, newly interpreted jazz standards, and the rhythms of modern jazz and hip-hop merge into a contemporary urban sound. This is jazz for those who come to a concert not just to listen, but to experience – to be very close to the musicians, to observe their dialogue, and to let the music lead them. For one evening, the Carmelite Monastery garden will transform into a secret city stage where contemporary jazz will resonate amidst an old, sacred environment. Karolis Šarkus is a saxophonist and composer who studied in the Netherlands and the USA, actively performing in Lithuania and abroad. He has won international competitions in Italy and Latvia and recently released a new solo album. He will be joined by double bassist Gediminas Stepanavičius and drummer Dovydas Šulskis – active performers of the young generation's improvisational and contemporary music. The "Summer Moods" festival concerts take place in an intimate space in Vilnius Old Town, open to only one hundred listeners. This is a rare opportunity to hear the Karolis Šarkus trio outdoors, in an environment where such a jazz sound has not been heard before. Before the concert, listeners are invited to an aperitif in the garden. The aperitif is not included in the ticket price, the number of places is limited, so registration by phone is required: +370 621 77016. Evening Program 7:00 PM – doors open 7:00 PM–8:00 PM – aperitif in the garden 8:00 PM – concert Seating at the concert is provided.

Adresas: Aušros vartų Karmelitų vienuolyno sodas