Craig Taborn (piano) Shadow Plays (jazz) Vilnius 2025 impro

Craig Taborn - piano

One of the most remarkable pianists in contemporary jazz, Craig Taborn is coming to Lithuania for the very first time to give a solo performance, presenting his extraordinary program “Shadow Plays.” Critics have described it as “a hypnotic mastery of improvisation” and “music created in the very moment.”

Craig Taborn is an artist who moves effortlessly between genres. His music weaves together the freedom of jazz, the precision of contemporary classical, and the textures of electronic sound. Having collaborated with such names as Chris Potter, Dave Holland, James Carter, and Tim Berne, Taborn is now recognized as one of the most distinctive voices in the world of improvisation.

The program “Shadow Plays” grew out of a fully improvised solo piano concert, recorded live at the Vienna Konzerthaus in 2020. Released by the legendary ECM Records, it quickly became a gem in the label’s catalog. But Taborn never repeats himself – every performance is a completely new creation, unique to that moment in time. His music follows no set path – it emerges and unfolds spontaneously, breathing with both the performer and the audience. It moves from quiet stillness to powerful fortissimo waves, echoing jazz, minimalism, and even Indian raga. At Improdimensija, expect to hear something even Craig Taborn himself doesn’t yet know. Don’t miss the chance to witness a one-time-only musical experience that will never happen the same way again!