Karl Frierson will step on stage

The Big Band of Klaipėda S. Šimkus Conservatoire started his history back in 1985, when it was formed by teacher expert Jurgis Barakauskas. From 2018 The orchestra is led by Zenonas Šimkus, a trumpeter and teacher methodologist who continues the tradition of the orchestra and inspires youth to creative work and stage courage.

« I am very grateful to the Klaipėda Castle Jazz Festival for the opportunity to attend the S. Šimkus Conservatory Orchestra for the second time in this wonderful festival where we can play with the world’s most prominent jazz stars. I believe it is a huge inspiration for young musicians and

Klaipeda Stasys Šimkus Conservatoire Youth Jazz Orchestra. Photo by organizers

Inga Grubliauskienė, the head of the Klaipėda Castle Jazz Festival, also emphasizes the importance of this show: « We encourage young people for 31 years, enjoy their achievements and see that result. »

The orchestra’s repertoire is colorful and full of energy: from jazz classics to fank and rock compositions. This team is actively performing, spreading youthful enthusiasm for both the Conservatory community and the city audience and guests.

A joint project with K. Frierson is not only an evaluation of professionalism, but also an inspiring cultural connection between a youth and a world -class jazz professional.

Karl Frierson. Photo by organizers

Also this year in Klaipeda has been announced in the year of Simon Dach, so you can see the golden stamp of Tarava Anike throughout the festival’s advertising campaign – it has become a symbolic patron of this year’s festival. It is a beautiful blend of historical memory and cultural identity.

The XXXI Klaipėda Castle Jazz Festival will take place on June 23-29.

The festival is funded by Klaipeda City Municipality.

More information – www.jazz.lt;