Memeland
Litwa
O nas
Klaipėda is a city of free thoughts, open-minded people and a unique spirit, whose unique musical history has been an integral part for several decades. Like New Orleans in the United States of America, Klaipėda is the Lithuanian cradle of classical jazz. The only port city in Lithuania is a real port of cultural transformations, always the first to feel new trends in art and music. Inspired by global musical winds, 1978 a historical jazz music collective - "Klaipeda Dixilenda" - was formed here. The group soon became one of the most popular and significant classical jazz collectives in Lithuania, uniting experienced, bright and original jazz masters of the country. Distinguished by a deep sense of performed jazz styles, precise and professional interpretation, artistry, and has changed its name several times over four decades, the group came to the big stage in 2016. returned as Klaipėda Dixieland "Memeland". This time, the work of the first founder of the group Pranciškaus Narušis (who also founded the Department of Pop Music at the faculties of LVK Klaipėda) was performed by Klaipeda saxophonist Laimonas Urbiks. The new stage of the legendary collective was inspired by L. Urbik's desire and aspiration to gather lovers of traditional jazz for exclusive concerts. In the core of Dixieland - a long-time member of the group, who joined the group back in 1985. - drummer Edmundas Federavičius. The new collective presents concert programs together with the most famous vocalists.