“Sestra” was formed in the summer of 2017. We are a band of seasoned musos and we play original songs influenced by neo-soul/indie/singer- songwriters/funk/hip-hop, think Khruangbin, Ivan Dorn, Anderson Paak. We love playing live and we enjoyed playing many times in some of Riga's best venues like KKC, K. K. fon Stricka Villa, RobertsBooks, and […]
"FunCOOLio" is a Latvian instrumental funk/fusion band, formed in 2007, in Riga. The band composes their songs using the unique Hammond organ sound. The band plays self-composed music and it brings a pleasant listening experience. In the summer of 2014 «FunCOOLio» released a debut album “VOL.1” consisting of 11 instrumental compositions. In support of the […]
Šajā vakarā, mājīgajās Roberts Books telpās būs iespēja dzirdēt džeza mūziku diezgan neparasta trio sastāva izpildījumā. Visi trīs mūziķi šobrīd apgūst izglītību Jāzepa Vītola Mūzikas akadēmijā. Trio radīs skaistu, vasarīgu atmosfēru, atskaņojot džeza mūzikas skaistākās melodijas, oriģinālkompozīcijas, kas aranžētas Trombona/Ģitāras/Kontrobasa trio sastāvam. Sastāvs: Vadims Dmitrijevs - Trombons Jānis Pastars - Ģitāra Toms Kursītis - Kontrabass […]
The same as the term "syncrasy", which means the harmonization and blending of different antagonistic elements, both band members Elizabete Helmane (vocal) and Karl Stuklis (guitar) seemingly contrast but come together to make music. We perform original compositions as well as covers inspired by Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Eric Clapton etc. Our closest […]
Continuing Robert's Books summer evening concerts we are glad to invite you for a musical treat delivered by three highly appreciated Latvian musicians Kārlis Auziņš (saxophone), Matīss Čudars (guitar), Ivars Arutyunyan (drums). We will be invited for a treat as new, never before played musical acts will be performed. Auziņš • Čudars • Arutyunyan” is […]
Continuing Robert's Books summer evening concerts we are glad to invite you for a musical treat delivered by three highly appreciated Latvian musicians Kārlis Auziņš (saxophone), Matīss Čudars (guitar), Ivars Arutyunyan (drums). We will be invited for a treat as new, never before played musical acts will be performed. Auziņš • Čudars • Arutyunyan” is […]
Tuomo Usitalo ir godalgots pianists, komponists, aranžētājs un pedagogs. Izdevis albumus kā līderis un piedalījies daudzos citu mākslinieku albumos, viņš nostiprinājies uz Ņujorkas džeza skatuves un turpina koncertēt starptautiskā mērogā gan kā līderis, gan kā līdzdalībnieks. Tuomo Usitalo dzimis Tamperē, Somijā un sāka spēlēt klavieres sešu gadu vecumā. Kopš 2007. gada Tuomo koncertējis visā Eiropā […]
The very thought of you joining us for a unique experience of listening to a live performance by Vanadzinsh trio makes us wonder where are you now. For we know you are bound to come through Robert’s Books on 2nd of October to enjoy a wonderful Friday evening of Jazz. Bass - Jānis Rubiks, Drums […]
The very thought of you joining us for a unique experience of listening to a live performance by Vanadzinsh trio makes us wonder where are you now. For we know you are bound to come through Robert’s Books on 8th of October to enjoy a wonderful Friday evening of Jazz. Bass – Jānis Rubiks, Drums […]
Free flow jazz evening! Kārlis Auziņš- saxophone, Rūdolfs Macats- piano, Uldis Vītols – double bass, Sebastians Macats- drums. Three of these men have graduated from Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Denmark, a place which specialises in improvisation. To celebrate our reunion in Riga, we are organising a concert in a lovely place! Everyone is welcome to […]