Arkady Gotesman

One of the most inventive and prolific Lithuanian jazz artists, versatile percussionist, composer, performer, avant-garde, jazz and contemporary music performer, scriptwriter. Since his debut on the jazz scene in the 1980s, he has collaborated with a wide range of Lithuanian and international musicians of different orientations. He plays not only jazz, but also the latest academic music, writes scripts for musical performances and installations, and organises collaborative projects with dancers. A. Gotesmanas is the winner of the Grand Prix of the 2018 Birštonas Jazz Festival.