Echoes of Jazz and Longing

On an autumn evening, when longing finds its voice through music, we invite you to discover the magic of the concert “Echoes of Jazz and Longing”, where the refined improvisation of jazz intertwines with the lyrical sensitivity of the Romanian dor.

On stage, you will experience the joy of a live performance with the Gabi Stănescu Jazz Quartet, an ensemble of renowned Romanian jazz artists, joined by Raluca Cioca, a mezzo‑soprano whose voice brings emotions to life in their most delicate shades.

🔹 Gabi Stănescu – pianno

A pianist, composer, and arranger, Gabi Stănescu is the heart and soul of this project. The elegance of his phrasing, the sensitivity of his harmonic language, and the energy of his improvisation have made him a true reference point on the jazz scene.

🔹 Anthony Gutierrez – drums

🔹 Ovidiu Gurban – sax

Expressive and full of color, Ovidiu Gurban brings that special vibration of the saxophone — a sound that melts straight into the heart. Each of his solos is a confession, a moment of pure emotion delivered directly to the audience.

🔹Mircea Oaneș- Guitar

🔹 Raluca Cioca – Voice

Mezzo‑soprano Raluca Cioca succeeds in uniting classical refinement with the freedom of jazz. Her warm, versatile voice transforms every melody into a sung story, filled with longing, sensitivity, and inner strength.

“Echoes of Jazz and Longing” is an extraordinary concert — a sonic and emotional experience that will carry you beyond time and place, leaving behind echoes that will linger in the heart long after the stage lights have faded.