Toms Rudzinskis ABYSSLV

Latvian saxophonist and composer Toms Rudzinskis builds bridges between acoustic and electronic worlds, structure and freedom. Known for his bold sound and conceptual approach, he is a two-time "Best Jazz Album" winner, 2024 Jazz Artist of the Year in Latvia, and nominee of the highest state recognition in music, the Latvian Grand Music Award. Splitting his time between Berlin and Riga,

Toms leads two distinct ensembles: the acoustic Toms Rudzinskis Quartet and the electro-acoustic jazz/fusion project ABYSS. ABYSS merges jazz improvisation with electronic textures, rhythmic weight, and atmospheric form, drawing influence from narrative structures and contemporary art music. Critics have praised Rudzinskis for "finding the unbeaten path where tradition meets intellectual and free musicianship". A much sought-after soloist, sideman, composer and performer with a growing international presence, Toms continues to shape the sound of Baltic jazz across Europe.