UAJazzNetwork

Ukrainian Jazz Network is coming to jazzahead! We are a growing platform uniting six cities across Ukraine — bringing together festivals, jazz venues, jazz schools, and cultural institutions to strengthen and promote the Ukrainian jazz scene internationally. Our team will be available at the Ukrainian stand 6B52 — we look forward to new connections, meaningful exchanges, and future collaborations!

We are happy to share that the Ukrainian Jazz Network has officially joined Live DMA as an associate member. Live DMA is a European network of national live music associations, created in 2012. Its members represent live music venues, clubs, and festivals in their respective countries, supporting a community of over 3,000 live music spaces across 18 countries. The network acts as a strong voice for the live music sector in Europe, bridging local realities with European institutions, advocating for better regulations, and increased funding. For the Ukrainian Jazz Network, this membership marks an important step toward deeper integration into the European live music ecosystem. It opens new opportunities for international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and long-term structural development of the Ukrainian live music sector. Through this partnership, we gain: 🔸 Integration into a structured European live music ecosystem 🔹 Expansion of international partnerships and cultural dialogue 🔸 Access to proven models of national networks and resource sharing 🔹 Insight into effective cultural policy and advocacy frameworks 🔸 Adaptation of European best practices to the Ukrainian context 🔹 Development of a representative structure for Ukrainian live music professionals At the same time, we actively contribute to the network by offering: 🔹 Expertise in crisis-resilient cultural and live music management and cultural diplomacy 🔸 Direct access to and facilitation of partnerships with the Ukrainian live music sector 🔹 A gateway to the Ukrainian market for international touring and collaboration 🔸 A dynamic network of venues, festivals, and professionals across Ukraine 🔹 A contribution to strengthening and diversifying the European live music ecosystem This partnership is not only about representation - it is about building sustainable connections, sharing knowledge, and shaping the future of live music together.

These days we hosted our first strategic session bringing together representatives of jazz venues, festivals, and organizations from five Ukrainian cities: Kyiv, Lviv, Rivne, Chernihiv, and Ternopil. Together we brainstormed the current state of jazz infrastructure in each city, explored our collective strengths, and discussed how we can become stronger and more effective through collaboration. Because a network is ultimately about people - inspired by shared ideas and united by a passion for jazz. More to come! @dzygalviv @art.naposhti @artjazz_rivne @school_of_jazz @ch_jazz.club @drumislandfest

We’re proud to highlight a powerful new interview by Ukrainian music media The Claquers featuring Yevhenii Dubovyk - pianist, composer, producer, and one of the most versatile voices of the new Ukrainian jazz generation. A big thanks for spotlighting the establishment of the Ukrainian Jazz Network and emphasizing the importance of building a national network, strengthening music infrastructure, and connecting Ukrainian jazz to the European scene. Beyond this, Yevhenii reflects on the transformation of Ukraine’s jazz community, his genre-crossing projects (from fusion and neo-soul to prog rock and game soundtracks), and the urgent need for stronger music management education. Read the full conversation and explore how Ukrainian jazz is consolidating and evolving today (link in comments). #UAJazzNetwork #JazzfromUkraine #theclaquers #yevhenii_dubovyk

A selection of jazz created in Ukraine during four years of full-scale war. Created amid air-raid sirens and uncertainty, these pieces reflect resilience, resistance, and hope. Featuring many voices from the young Ukrainian jazz generation, the playlist shows a scene that continues to live, respond, and move forward — transforming today’s reality into powerful, forward-looking sound. The playlist features prominent jazzmen from Ukraine, like Usein Bekirov, Jazz in Kyiv band, Andrii Pokaz,Hyphen Dash, Laura Marti, a young generation of musicians like Yevhenii Dubovyk Project, Andrii Barmalii, Borys Mohylevsky, Yevhen Puhachov, Oleksander Seleznov, Oleksander Malyshev, ShekBand, Ksenia Slobodian as well as some international collaborations of German trumpet player and pianist Sebastian Studnizky and Odesa Philharmonic Orchestra. 🔗 Find the playlist via the link in our bio. #resilientjazz #jazzfromukraine #uajazznetwork

Winter Jazz from Ukraine brings together contemporary Ukrainian jazz interpretations of traditional folk songs and the latest releases shaping the scene today. Rooted in heritage yet firmly forward-looking, the playlist moves between reimagined folk melodies, modern improvisation, and new works by a generation of artists redefining Ukrainian jazz. 🎶 The playlist features compositions by: Andrii Pokaz @andrii.pokaz Miroslav Pyatnikov @miroslavpyatnikov_official New Brain Trio @new_brain_trio ZGARDA @zgarda.folk Oleksandr Malyshev @little3loy Maryan Karpinskyi Experience Olepash @olepash_music The Impressions Jazz Quintet @the_impressions_jazz_quintet GANNA @ganna_music Maxym Berezhnyuk @berezhnyuk86 Andrey Chmut @andrey_chmut Olena Karas @olenka.karas INGRET @ingret_kostenko Yevhenii Dubovyk @yevhenii_dubovyk Maksym Kiuila Leléka @leleka_music 🔗 Find the playlist via the link in our bio.

Ukrainian jazz has reached Antarctica 🧊 Oleksandr Seleznov (Ukrainian drummer and musician) had been following the Ukrainian Akademik Vernadsky research station for a long time. One day, he noticed a post about their vinyl library - a collection that began back when the station belonged to Great Britain. That’s when a simple thought appeared: what if his own record could one day be played there? There’s a quiet symbolism in this - the cover of Oleksandr’s album features ice. A few months ago, he decided to take a chance, wrote to the station, and sent his vinyl to the polar researchers. Today, he received a video of his record being played in Antarctica 🔥 The feeling, Oleksandr says, is as if the music had been played somewhere in open space. It might be one of the first Ukrainian jazz vinyl records ever played on the ice continent. Thank you @antarcticcenterua for supporting Ukrainian jazz, special thanks to Anna for helping make this happen, and heartfelt thanks to @osnova_records and the entire team behind the album. 🎶 Oleksandr Seleznov “The Story Goes On” - melodic jazz-fusion album with powerful drums, elegant guitar lines, virtuosic saxophone, cosmic synths, and a groovy bass.

At #UAjazznetwork, our vision is to build a powerful, interconnected ecosystem that unites the entire Ukrainian jazz industry — clubs, festivals, venues, music schools, labels, cultural institutions, managers, and educators. Ukrainian jazz is more than performance. It is a living professional network that thrives on: 🔹 Collaboration — strengthening ties between local initiatives across the country. 🔹 Innovation — supporting new formats, education, and cross-sector projects. 🔹 Resilience — growing even in times of uncertainty and rebuilding the cultural landscape together. We believe that when industry leaders join forces — from grassroots collectives to established institutions — Ukrainian jazz becomes a global voice capable of shaping conversations, opening new opportunities, and building bridges far beyond borders. Our vision is a community where jazz festivals, clubs, schools, labels, and organizations feel represented, connected, and empowered. If you work in or support the jazz and improvised music sector, you are welcome to join us. Together, we can strengthen the ecosystem, amplify Ukrainian jazz internationally, and build the future we want to see. #UAjazznetwork #JazzEcosystem #FutureOfJazz #JazzfromUkraine #ukrainianculture

У вівторок у Дзизі відбувся неймовірний концерт Себастьяна Студніцкі — віртуозне поєднання джазу, класики та електроніки в його сольному проєкті STUDNITZKY SOLO. Дякуємо всім, хто був з нами цього вечора, та всім учасникам jam session. До нових зустрічей ❤️‍🔥

Музикант, який віртуозно поєднує джаз, класичну музику та електроніку, — Себастьян Студніцкі завітає до нас із сольним проєктом STUDNITZKY SOLO. Це не просто концерт — це подорож крізь звуковий всесвіт, де труба, фортепіано та ніжна електроніка зливаються в один глибокий емоційний потік. Студніцкі — один із найяскравіших представників сучасної німецької сцени. Його стиль впізнаваний і впливовий: елегантне переплетіння жанрів, витонченість звучання та щира експресія. 🎺 Лауреат престижних премій ECHO Jazz і OPUS Klassik, він виступав по всьому світу з такими іменами, як Manu Katché, Nils Landgren Funk Unit, Mezzoforte, Dominic Miller, Jazzanova. Його творчість виходить далеко за межі музики: 🔸 як професор Дрезденської музичної консерваторії, він передає свій досвід новому поколінню; 🔸 як засновник фестивалю XJAZZ у Берліні, він створив міжнародну платформу, що поєднує джаз із сучасною електронікою та авангардом; 🔸 а у проєкті MEMENTO ODESA об’єднав камерний оркестр Одеської філармонії та німецьких музикантів у масштабному європейському турі. Його соло-виступ — це квінтесенція всього досвіду, енергії та чутливості, накопичених за роки творчості. Після концерту — jam session, тож вечір продовжиться у живій, невимушеній атмосфері спільного музикування. 📅 18 листопада 🕖 19:00 💸 Вхід — від 350 грн. Подія благодійна, виручені кошти ми направимо на збір «Рій помсти». (Квитки в шапці профілю)

🌟 At #UAjazznetwork, our mission is simple yet powerful: to bring Ukrainian jazz to the world. We promote artists internationally, create sustainable partnerships, and open new doors for musicians and managers to grow, learn, and thrive. 🚀 Jazz has always been about freedom, dialogue, and improvisation — values that deeply resonate with Ukraine today. ✨ That’s why we are building a platform where Ukrainian voices can be heard globally, where collaborations spark new ideas, and where music becomes a bridge across cultures and continents. 🌐 We exist to: 🔹 Support Ukrainian music industry with opportunities for international growth. 🔹 Build long-term partnerships with festivals, academies, and cultural institutions. 🔹 Strengthen Ukraine’s presence on the global jazz map. Because jazz is freedom — and freedom has no borders. 💛💙 Join our journey. Email us to [email protected] Be part of a community where music unites and inspires. 🎶 #UAjazznetwork #JazzfromUkraine #MissionDriven #JazzWithoutBorders

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