Inspirations by Mindaugas Stumbras

"Inspirations" is very dynamical, colourful and versatile album. Beautiful and picturesque compositions are influenced by broad European jazz scene, American jazz tradition, Lithuanian folk music and Scandinavian improvisational music scene. Exciting and emotional melodies represent a mature and soft northern sound which sometimes can be interrupted by massive bursts of power and dissonanse. Melancholic and nostalgic melodies merged with meditative flow of the harmony create a warm atmosphere and forms the way this music sounds.

Mindaugas Stumbras - guitar, voice, compositions
Dmitrij Golovanov - piano
Karolis Šarkus - alto saxophone
Mindaugas Vadoklis - trumpet
Domantas Razmus - drums
Denis Murašov - double bass

Recorded by Dominykas Zalieckas (Raw & Modern Recording Studio) and Vytautas Bedalis (Mama Studios)
Mixed and mastered by Dominykas Zalieckas
Artwork by Justė Kuliešaitė
Electric bass on "New Beginning" by Nojus Drąsutis

Mindaugas Stumbras is one of the most prominent Lithuanian jazz guitarists and composers, whose music seamlessly blends emotional depth, intellectual subtlety, and a rich sonic imagination. Having established himself on the international scene, he graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and his works and improvisations are heard at prestigious jazz festivals and clubs across Europe.