JAN LULEY
pianist
composer
vocalist
Jan Luley is a musical traveler who blurs stylistic boundaries: at home in tradition, vibrant in the present. His concerts are genre-crossing forays through jazz, blues, and Creole rhythms, interspersed with his own compositions and freely improvised moments, all driven by emotion and virtuosity.
Studied in Arnhem, Netherlands, shaped by New Orleans – where he has been closely connected to the music scene for over three decades – and inspired by Estonia, he has developed a style that respects the heritage while simultaneously pushing it forward. He combines creative playfulness with musical depth and the "funky energy" of the birthplace of jazz.
Jan has played over 2,800 concerts in 18 countries, shared stages with countless greats of the scene, and can be heard on 21 albums. In 1995, he received an award for "Outstanding Musicianship" from Berklee College of Music. In 2011, the mayor of New Orleans honored him for his commitment to preserving its musical heritage.
Besides his music, Jan is also active as a photographer, designer, and workshop instructor. Together with his wife, he organizes inspiring cultural trips to New Orleans and the Baltic states – always with a focus on encounters, music, and authentic experiences.
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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.