JAZZ NIGHTS: Mindaugas Stumbras and Marius Šinkūnas

The program features original compositions by the performers, infused with the rhythms of Latin America, flamenco, and modern jazz.

A vibraphone and guitar duet is a rare musical phenomenon not only in Lithuania but also globally. Together, these instruments create a unique sound, enriching each other's palette of colors and unveiling new layers of sound. Both instruments are inherently soloistic, but in a duet, their unique qualities emerge, especially the unexpected timbral harmonies.

Marius Šinkūnas is the only professional vibraphonist in Lithuania and a laureate of many national and international competitions. He has deepened his knowledge and performed in France, the USA, and

Japan. He conducts vibraphone master classes at the St. Petersburg Art Lyceum and performs with jazz, contemporary, and classical musicians. In Vilnius, at the Balys Dvarionas Music School, he established the first vibraphone class in the Baltic States. He also hosts musical radio shows on LRT KLASIKA.

Mindaugas Stumbras is a jazz guitarist who performs and composes both jazz and contemporary music. The winner of the 2016 "Guitar Madness" competition, Stumbras has participated in many jazz festivals in Lithuania and abroad and has played with renowned music virtuosos such as Kenny Wollesen, Tommy Smith, Luis Bonilla, Kenneth Dahl Knudsen, Alyn Cosker, Mario Caribe, Fergus McCreadie, Dalius Naujokaitis, and many others. Stumbras has performed in the Baltic States, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Hungary. His constant creation of music is inspired not only by the works of world virtuosos but also by the stunning natural landscapes and experiences during tours. The guitarist seeks new sounds in various music genres and remains faithful to the art of improvisation.