Eugenijus Kanevičius is one of the most versatile Lithuanian jazz bassists, who feels comfortable with the most diverse styles – from radical free to melodious mainstream. To expand the timbral range of acoustic and electric bass, he employs various electronic additions, guitar, trumpet, percussion and voice. His playing attests to a refined harmonic and polyphonic thinking, and his original compositions reveal a distinctive musical philosophy, especially in his sacral jazz projects. In his career as jazz musician, spanning now two decades, Eugenijus Kanevičius has performed with nearly every musician on Lithuanian jazz scene as well as with his international partners. He also appears solo, writes hymns and music for kids, theatre and film.
Jūratė Kučinskaitė