Gediminas Karkauskas Trio

A jazz trio with pianist Gediminas Karkauskas and drummer Riccardo Marenghi. The repertoire spans jazz standards and original compositions from Karkauskas's critically acclaimed album "Lost Suite." The trio performed at venues including the National Concert Hall, Scott's Jazz Club in Belfast, the Newpark School of Music, and the Wexford Arts Centre. The presence of Riccardo Marenghi, an Italian-born drummer trained at Milan's prestigious C.E.M.M. Institute and influenced by West African and Afro-Cuban traditions, provides a sophisticated bedrock for the trio's performances. This rhythmic depth allows for a high degree of intellectual and emotional freedom in the ensemble's interactions.

Concluded: 2022–2025
With: Gediminas Karkauskas and Riccardo Marenghi
Web: https://gediminaskarkauskas.com

Performances

15 October 2022 – Jazz Piano Trio , Magy's Farm
15 May 2023 – Introspection in Silk , National Concert Hall
5 July 2024 – Gediminas Karkauskas Trio , Scott's Jazz Club
2 May 2025 – Gediminas Karkauskas Trio , Newpark School of Music
22 May 2025 – Gediminas Karkauskas Trio , Wexford Arts Centre

Releases

Jazz Piano Trio in 5/4

Trio • October 2022

Jazz piano trio performing in 5/4 time signature. The presence of Riccardo Marenghi, an Italian-born drummer trained at Milan's prestigious C.E.M.M. Institute and influenced by West African and Afro-Cuban traditions, provides a sophisticated bedrock for the trio's exploration of complex time signatures. This rhythmic depth allow the ensemble to navigate the 5/4 meter with intellectual and emotional freedom.

Credits:

Maciej Bliziński - bass, recording engineer, mix engineer
Gediminas Karkauskas - piano
Riccardo Marenghi - drums