Post-bop & Contemporary Jazz | Karolis Šarkus Trio – Riga, October 3, 2026

Post-bop & Contemporary Jazz | Karolis Šarkus Trio – Riga, October 3, 2026

On October 3, 2026, the MASA cultural bar in Riga will host the concert “Post-bop & contemporary jazz | Karolis Šarkus Trio”. The concert will begin at 20:00. The evening is dedicated to contemporary jazz and post-bop aesthetics. The trio brings together three Lithuanian musicians. Karolis Šarkus plays alto and soprano saxophone. Gediminas Stepanavičius plays double bass. Domantas Razmus is the drummer. The programme features new original post-bop compositions. The audience will also hear contemporary arrangements of jazz standards. The trio members have previously performed together in various ensembles. This concert marks their debut in a jazz trio format. The ensemble’s sound does not include a harmonic instrument. Therefore, the musical space is shaped by the interplay of saxophone, double bass and drums. The concert promises a raw, expansive and communicative sound. It will suit both experienced jazz listeners and those who want to discover post-bop music live. The concert at the MASA cultural bar offers an opportunity to hear young Baltic jazz musicians in Riga. Ticket prices range from 20 to 90 euros. Children up to 12 years old enter free of charge if they do not occupy a separate seat. Entry to the event will be from 19:00. This is an evening for listeners who appreciate improvisation, rhythmic tension and a contemporary jazz language.

What to expect at the event

Karolis Šarkus Trio consists of saxophone, double bass and drums, allowing each instrument to be equally active in the musical conversation. Alongside new compositions, the programme will feature jazz standards in contemporary arrangements. The concert will bring together the post-bop tradition and contemporary improvisation.

Venue and time

The concert will take place on October 3, 2026, at 20:00 at the MASA cultural bar, Elizabetes iela 67, Riga. Entry for visitors will open at 19:00.

Tickets

Ticket prices range from 20 to 90 euros. Children up to 12 years old enter free of charge if they do not occupy a separate seat.

Important information for visitors

• There is no age restriction for the event.
• The languages of the event are Latvian and English.
• The planned duration is approximately two hours.
• There is no space for a person in a wheelchair at the venue.
• Address: Elizabetes iela 67, Riga.

Why attend

The concert offers a rarely heard trio sound without a harmonic instrument, in which melody, rhythm and tension are created through the close interaction of three musicians. It is an opportunity to discover Karolis Šarkus Trio’s original music, contemporary interpretations of jazz standards and the energy of Lithuania’s new generation of jazz in a single evening.