The Jazzy Zoo Festival presents:

International jazz project "Silent Borders Jazz Quartet"„
Lithuania / Israel / Cuba / Hungary

August 21st at 8:30 p.m.

Kęstutis Vaiginis – saxophone, compositions (Lithuania)
Shachar Elnatan – guitar (Israel)
Anial Someillan - double bass (Cuba)
Peter Somos – drums (Hungary)

„Silent Borders Jazz Quartet is an international acoustic jazz project that brings together the musical traditions of four countries and the contemporary improvisational language. The quartet's name reflects the idea of "root lines" - different cultural origins that intertwine into a common musical narrative.
The music combines original compositions by Kęstutis Vaiginis, uniquely interpreted jazz standards, and free collective improvisation. The sound is based on acoustic transparency, sensitive mutual listening, and constantly changing musical dramaturgy.
The quartet combines the lyricism of European jazz, the rhythmic energy of Afro-Cuban and the melodic color of the Middle East, united in the language of contemporary improvisation. It is a lively musical dialogue in which there are no geographical or stylistic boundaries - only a common creative space and an organically developing sonic fabric.
Four musicians from Lithuania, Israel, Cuba and Hungary met on the European jazz scene, where joint concerts and creative ideas naturally turned into a unique international project. The quartet's music is characterized by spontaneous communication, acoustic sensitivity and open improvisation, combining contemporary European jazz, Latin American rhythms and modern harmonic thinking.
It is a sophisticated jazz narrative, balancing between structure and freedom, individuality and co-creation.

Kęstutis Vaiginis – saxophone, compositions (Lithuania)
Lithuanian jazz saxophonist, composer and pedagogue, actively performing on the international jazz scene. He has participated in many European jazz festivals, collaborated with prominent Lithuanian and foreign jazz musicians. His work is characterized by modern harmonic thinking, lyricism and improvisational freedom.

Shachar Elnatan – guitar (Israel)
Israeli guitarist, living and performing actively in Europe. His musical language combines contemporary jazz, Middle Eastern musical traditions, and modern improvisation. He participates in various international projects and festivals.

Anial Someillan - double bass (Cuba)
Cuban double bassist, distinguished by a strong rhythmic sense and a wide stylistic range – from traditional Latin American music to modern jazz. He performs in international projects in Europe and Latin America.

Peter Somos – drums (Hungary)
Hungarian jazz drummer and improvisational musician, actively collaborating with musicians on the European jazz scene. His playing is characterized by sensitive dynamics, musical subtlety, and an energetic rhythmic pulse.

→ The number of places is limited.
→ Information about table reservations – veranda.lt/meniu/silent-borders-jazz-quartet/
This concert requires a deposit of 30 EUR/guest, which you will use to cover your restaurant bill during the evening.

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"Jazzing Menagerie"“
This is a 3-day festival of the jazz community, Žvėryna residents, Vilnius residents, and city guests, which will bring together a unified jazz rhythm, education, and positive energy in the courtyard of "Veranda" surrounded by greenery.

The program includes international jazz projects, Lithuanian performers, young talents, creative education, and a cozy atmosphere for the whole family.
This is a festival where jazz, community, and summer evenings create a special atmosphere in Žvėrynas.

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→ 𝟴.𝟮𝟭 Friday
18:00 Jazz-playing youth "Jazz In Case"„
Kazlauskaitė / Selenis / Joknys / Zizas
20:30 Silent Borders Jazz Quartet„
(Lithuania, Israel, Cuba, Hungary)
Vaiginis / Elnatan / Someillan / Somos

→ 𝟴.𝟮𝟮 Saturday
12:00 Interactive musical performance for the little ones "The Story of a Wardrobe"„
18:00 Jazz-playing youth “Northbound quartet”
Karžinauskas / Kišūnas / Valiauga / Venclovas
20:30 "Home Jazz Band" (Lithuania)
Bikauskas / Zaremba / Stankevičius / Murašov

→ 𝟴.𝟮𝟯 Sunday
12:00-15:00 Open-air jazz breakfast "Piano Jazz"„
13:00-15:00 Art education for adults and children "Drawing jazz"„

More information – veranda.lt/festivalis

Festival organizer – Public Institution “Stirna pievoje”
Festival partner – home restaurant “Veranda”
The festival is partially funded by Vilnius City Municipality