Luca Sestak

Electronic Press Kit

Press

"Luca Sestak is a phenomenon"

"[...] sensational"

"beautiful handicraft of the highest quality"

"[...] a unique technical skill and exceptional improvisational ability."

"[...] triggered amazement and tears of joy"

"[...] Jazz that is not easily put in a box"

"When talent meets fun"

"[...] you will fall for hime hook, line and sinker."

"breaks with old listening habits"

"[...] not only masters, but shapes [the piece] with subtle finesse."

About

Luca Sestak is a young pianist, composer and producer from Germany who has taken the international music scene by storm with his virtuosic performances and distinctive sound. Born in 1995, Luca started taking classical piano lessons at the age of nine. By the age of eleven, he discovered jazz music and was already beginning to compose his first own music.

In 2006 Luca started uploading his piano performances on YouTube - his videos have since amassed over 30 million views and helped establish Luca as a rising star in the music world. He began performing publicly at the age of 14, playing in small venues and local events. Developing a unique style, which blended elements of Jazz, Blues, Boogie Woogie with classical and pop music made him stand out as a musician and soon he was performing in larger venues and at festivals across the world.

Luca's music is characterized by his virtuosic playing paired with his ability to humorously blend traditional piano genres like jazz, classical and blues with contemporary elements and modern beats. His compositions are often a fusion of different genres, and his improvisational skills are second to none. He is known for his intense rhythmic grooves, soulful melodies, and his ability to create an emotional connection with his audience through his music. In addition to his work as a performer, Luca is also a prolific composer, with three albums sheet music books to his name. Alongside worldwide performances, Luca can look back on some impressive achievements like performing for the federal president of Germany, the president of Ireland, a 3-week China Tour in 2018, numerous TV and radio appearances. Since 2018 Luca is an officially endorsed by one of the world’s leading piano manufacturers, KAWAI Pianos. One year later Sony Music signed him to produce his album „Right or Wrong“.

Today, Luca Sestak is considered one of the leading pianists of his generation. He continues to tour internationally, playing in venues around the world and captivating audiences with his unique sound and style. With his talent and passion for music, Luca is sure to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the piano for years to come.

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Luca Sestak Solo

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Luca Sestak Trio

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References

Germany: JazzOpen (Stuttgart), Schloss Bellevue (Berlin), Jazzclub BIX, Lahnsteiner Bluesfestival, SummerJazz Pinneberg, Fabrik Hamburg, Rheingau Musik Festival, Tiengener Sommer, Elbe-Dixie (Dresden)

USA: SFJazz (San Francisco), Venice Blues Festival (FL), Piano Stomp (St. Petersburg, FL), Piano Summit (Newport, KY)

France: Fondation Louis Vuitton (Paris), Fest Jazz (Chateauneuf-du-Faou), Jazz Amarinois, Les Nuits de Catet (Béziers), Jours de Jazz (La Ferte St Aubin), Week-End Blues (Meaux), Caval'Air Jazz

UK: Cadogan Hall (London), Tivoli (Wimborne), UK Boogie Festival

China: JZ Festival (Shanghai), OCT-Loft Jazz Festival (Shenzhen)

Tunisia: Jazz à Carthage (Tunis)

Hungary: Lamantin Jazz Festival (Szombathely)

Spain: Nova Jazz Cava (Terrassa), Boogie Woogie Jubilee (Barcelona)

Switzerland: Bluesfestival Baden, Blues Night Bachs, BLUUS Club

Norway: Boogie Feets (Dombas)

Denmark: Piano Festival (Samsø)

Italy: Osare Jazz (Naples), Portugal: Guarda a Jazz

Ireland: National Gallery (State visit Dublin)

Sweden: Norrköping, Stockholm

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> 20.000 monthly listeners

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