JAN LULEY
piano & vocals
Jan Luley is a musical cross-border artist: a pianist, singer, composer, and creative storyteller who brings the groove and soul of New Orleans into the present. His concerts are sonorous journeys through jazz, blues, Creole rhythms, and his own compositions—always with a touch of the South, full of emotion and virtuosity.
Studied in Arnhem, Netherlands, and inspired and shaped in New Orleans—where he has been closely involved with the music scene for over three decades—he has developed a style that respects tradition while simultaneously breaking new ground: 'Contemporary New Orleans Style Piano.' He combines joyful playing with musical depth, feather-light elegance with funky energy.
Jan has performed over 2,800 concerts in 18 countries, shared stages with greats such as Lillian Boutté, Gene "Mighty Flea" Conners, and Angela Brown, and has appeared on 21 albums. In 1995, he received an award for "Outstanding Musicianship" from the Berklee College of Music. In 2011, the city of New Orleans honored him for his commitment to preserving its musical tradition.
In addition to his music, Jan is also active as a photographer, designer, and workshop instructor. Together with his wife, he organizes inspiring cultural tours to New Orleans and the Baltic States—always with a focus on encounters, music, and authentic experiences.
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Current Blog Posts
Music Books
Louisiana Cafe
(Creole)
An afternoon in the French Quarter, captured in musical notation – Louisiana Café combines Creole melodies with jazz-inspired harmonies to create pieces that sound as light as they are deeply rooted.
Crossroads
(Blues/Boogie)
Where Delta blues meets rolling boogie: These pieces give your left hand fire and your right hand freedom – technically comprehensible, musically irresistible.
Mama Madeleine
(Creole-Caribbean)
Twelve characterful pieces that bring the scent of Creole cuisine, Caribbean rhythms and New Orleans nostalgia directly to the keys – for all those who want to travel while playing.