Viktorija Gečytė, a Lithuanian jazz pearl currently based in Paris, is beloved by audiences and jazz critics alike for her sophisticated phrasing, her unique presentation of the music, and her infectious swing. Growing up in the atmosphere of the New York jazz scene during her studies in the USA, Viktorija continues the best traditions of jazz, with a special emphasis on rhythm and swing.
In France, Viktorija is a regular collaborator with renowned big bands, and the prestigious Frankfurt Radio Big Band has invited her to represent Lithuania in Germany for two years in a row. She is a laureate of the Sarah Vaughan Competition, reaching the finals twice, demonstrating exceptional talent and musical sensitivity.
Her music is an intriguing journey that blends different cultures, subtly combining improvisation and elements of classical jazz. Victoria's performances are characterised not only by skill, but also by emotional depth, drawing each listener into an unforgettable musical experience.
Vytautas Straižys is an exceptional pianist, who studied at the M.K. Čiurlionis School of Arts, and graduated from the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of the Netherlands. Vytautas is a versatile performer and composer, able to surprise the audience not only with his virtuosity, but also with his thick harmony and his ability to masterfully combine stylistic elements in his improvisations, ranging from Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and Herbie Hancock to Sergei Rachmaninoff and Claude Debussy.
His musical palette is extremely broad - Vytautas also sings, plays percussion and is the founder of the renowned Downtown Piano Lab, where he daily reveals his piano expertise and creativity to anyone who wants to make music. His performances are like a musical odyssey, interweaving elements from different eras and genres, enriched with original improvisations and emotional depth.
Vytautas Straižys is not just a pianist - he is a musical alchemist, able to create a unique, immersive and inspiring musical experience that is hard to resist.
