With:

Māris Briežkalns Quintet

The Rothko in Jazz project seeks inspiration from the work of the great Latvian-born artist, Mark Rothko. The basis of this project is the synergy between works of art and music. The ideal behind Mark Rothko’s art is the simple expression of an intricate thought, and this is brilliantly embodied in his works of abstract expressionism. The musical material reflects the moods in Mark Rothko’s works created between 1945 and 1969. During the performance, these art works will be brought to life in the form of videos and special effects and will unfold to the rhythm of the music and improvisation. The project will appeal to both jazz music lovers and admirers of Mark Rothko’s art and legacy.

The project has been created by the Māris Briežkalns Quintet. The band has performed at some of the leading jazz and world music festivals - such as Ottawa Jazz, Pori Jazz, Venezia Jazz, Jazz Baltica and the European Jazz Festival - and on some of the most prestigious jazz stages around the world, including the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London.

Entrance to the concert at the Millennium Stage is free of charge.

The concert will be streamed live on the Kennedy Center webpage.