Artist-in-residence: Gašper Livk (SI)
After completing the Ljubljana Music and Ballet Conservatory double bassist and composer Gašper Livk earned his Bachelor’s and Master's degrees from the Ljubljana Academy of Music. Currently based in Amsterdam, Livk is pursuing further studies in composition and performance within the framework of the Inštitut .abeceda educational programs. Previously featured as part of the Mladi Raziskovalci series, this festival edition sheds light on his artistic vision, channelled into a set of as many as five albums titled Introducing Gašper Livk and produced under the Portuguese label Clean Feed Records. His JFL residency brings three concerts, providing insight into the artistic practice of his ensembles in different line-ups: double bass and electronics solo concert, a duo with Belgian pianist Seppe Gebruers, as well as a trio with Korean pianist Chaerin Im and Italian drummer Giovanni Iacovella. The five albums, whose release is to coincide with the Jazz Festival Ljubljana dates, also include a double bass octet and a large ensemble.
Gašper Livk Solo (SI)
Friday, 12 July, at 22.30
CD Club
Gašper Livk, double bass
Solo is the origin and essence of Livk's artistic vision. The relentless experience of solo music is the basis for and the driving force behind the compositions and implementation of other projects.
CD Park + CD Club day pass,
12 July: EUR 15
Gašper Livk Duo (SI, BE)
Tuesday, 9 July at 21.00
CD Club
Gašper Livk, double bass
Seppe Gebruers, piano
Belgian pianist Seppe Gebruers accompanies Livk as he documents the specifics of his private life. The duo employs sonic discourse as a vehicle for expressing the virtuosity of thought and spirit.
Admission free
Gašper Livk Trio (SI, KR, IT)
Saturday, 13 July, at 17.30
CD Club
Chaerin Im, piano
Gašper Livk, double bass
Giovanni Iacovella, drums
Although coming from different cultural backgrounds, as partners in music-making these trio members morph into a cohesive unit, articulating a common vision – the power of fearless and unlimited music.
Roots Magic + Gašper Livk Trio,
13 July: EUR 12, 10*
