On February 19, Pegaza Viesistaba will host a P-JAZZ evening with the ensemble Rudenstrio, bringing together three outstanding Latvian and Canadian musicians - clarinetist Indriķis Veitners, vibraphonist Ēriks Miezis, and double bassist Andrew Downing.
Their sound combines European and North American jazz traditions, allowing each instrument to reveal its own voice and character.
Rudenstrio is an unusual lineup in which the dialogue is created by the interplay of clarinet, vibraphone, and double bass, where technical mastery blends with melodic subtlety, rhythmic variety, and the freedom of improvisation. Complex rhythms alternate with flowing melodies, while quieter musical moments become an important part of the overall story.
The concert program is based on compositions from the album “Gada laiks,” released in 2026, as well as newer pieces that reveal each trio member’s distinct musical signature. Here, different jazz moods come together - from hard bop and cool jazz traditions to contemporary, at times ambient, sound and interpretations of Latvian folk songs. The album’s international recognition is also confirmed by the assessment of experts from the British jazz magazine “Jazzwise,” which included it in the Top 3 European albums of June.
Each trio member represents their own musical experience and world. Indriķis Veitners is a clarinetist, saxophonist, educator, and the founder of the jazz department at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, who has made a significant contribution to the development of jazz education in Latvia. Vibraphonist and composer Ēriks Miezis represents the new generation of Latvian jazz, whose original music has been heard in Latvian Radio concerts, at the “Sansusī” festival, and in Song and Dance Festival programs. Meanwhile, Canadian double bassist Andrew Downing is a multiple JUNO Award nominee and laureate, actively working in the fields of jazz, academic, and improvised music.
The evening’s musical experience will not end with the concert - after Rudenstrio’s performance, the traditional P-JAZZ jam session will follow, inviting every improvisation enthusiast onto the stage. It will be a chance to meet, make music, and surrender to the unpredictable jazz moment.
See you on February 19 at 8: 00 PM at Pegaza Viesistaba!
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The event is supported by the State Culture Capital Foundation.
