Vilnius JJAZZ Ensemble presents Odd Numbers, a groundbreaking double LP that redefines the possibilities of Lithuanian jazz. A project nearly three years in the making, this album stands apart—not as a mere compilation of pieces, but as a singular, cohesive artistic statement. While featuring nine distinct compositions by Jievaras Jasinskis, Karolis Šarkus, Liutauras Janušaitis, Simonas Šipavičius, Apolinaras Dubauskas, Gediminas Strupinskas, Domantas Razmus, Artūrs Duckis, and Pranas Kentra, Odd Numbers is unmistakably one album, unified in vision and execution.
 
This kind of jazz album has never been released in Lithuania before. It embraces odd time signatures, intricate harmonic landscapes, and dynamic shifts between structure and improvisation, yet remains deeply rooted in the collective energy of the ensemble. From explosive, high-intensity passages to hauntingly sparse moments, Odd Numbers is both unpredictable and immersive—a bold statement from one of Lithuania’s most forward-thinking jazz collectives.
 
The Ensemble:
 
🔹 Jievaras Jasinskis – trombone
🔹 Karolis Šarkus – alto saxophone
🔹 Liutauras Janušaitis – tenor saxophone
🔹 Simonas Šipavičius – baritone saxophone
🔹 Apolinaras Dubauskas – trumpet
🔹 Gediminas Strupinskas – keyboards
🔹 Domantas Razmus – drums
🔹 Artūrs Duckis – bass
🔹 Pranas Kentra – guitar
🔹 Valentas Mãrozas – bass trombone
🔹 Laurynas Lapė – trumpet