Luca Sestak

Press

Reviews, interviews and press coverage from concerts, festivals and releases.

What the press says

"Luca Sestak is a phenomenon"

"[...] sensational"

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

"beautiful handicraft of the highest quality"

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

Coverage

Articles, reviews and features

Selected press coverage from concerts, festivals and releases.

Concert Review 2025

From Bach to Boogie

Basler Zeitung

A review of the Luca Sestak Trio opening the 30th Martinu Festival with a program that transforms classical works through jazz, blues and groove.

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Concert Review 2026

Lange Nacht der Kultur

Rheinpfalz-Zeitung

Coverage of the Luca Sestak Trio at Lange Nacht der Kultur.

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Festival Coverage 2023

Fest Jazz 2023

Le Telegramme

Festival coverage from Chateauneuf-du-Faou, including Luca's impromptu performance at the festival wine bar.

French View PDF
Album Review 2024

Mannheim pianist Luca Sestak delights with his new album

OPUS Kulturmagazin

A feature and review around Luca's album release.

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Festival Coverage 2023

Nachtigall, Lerche

Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung

Hannover festival coverage from August 2023.

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Festival Coverage 2023

HAZ Online Luca Sestak

Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung

Online coverage from Hannover, August 2023.

German View PDF
Album Review 2024

Lighter Notes

Mainly Piano

An extraordinary musician.

A U.S. review describing Luca as "an extraordinary musician."

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Album Review 2024

Lighter Notes

Jazz Weekly

Put this one on your Chopin Liszt!

A U.S. review of the album with the line "Put this one on your Chopin Liszt!"

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Interview 2024

Lighter Notes: An Interview with Luca Sestak

No Dead Guys

A piano-focused interview around Lighter Notes, composing and Luca's musical language.

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Album Review 2024

Lighter Notes

Paris Move

This album will undoubtedly hold a unique place in your music collection.

A French review calling the album a "favorite" for listeners curious about piano and jazz.

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Album Review 2024

Lighter Notes

Jazz in Family

A musical treasure.

An Italian review describing the release as "a musical treasure."

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Album Review 2024

Lighter Notes

Musikreviews

Charming, skilful and of great musical eloquence.

A German review calling the album "charming, skilful and of great musical eloquence."

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Album Review 2024

Lighter Notes

Distrito Jazz

A Spanish review highlighting Luca's instrumental capabilities and the album's energy.

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Album Review 2024

Lighter Notes

La Habitacion Del Jazz

A Spanish review noting Luca's technique, piano skills and ease moving between styles.

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Album Review 2024

Lighter Notes

La Gazette Bleue

What a beautiful discovery!

A French review introducing the album with "What a beautiful discovery!"

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Album Review 2024

Lighter Notes

Jazz-fun

A German review of Lighter Notes and Luca's trio sound.

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Press inquiries

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