about aujan

about aujan


		Pronounced awe-zhan, "aujan" is recognized as an alternative name for Philadelphia based musician Audric Jankauskas. The name is unique, and so is the music that Audric has produced throughout his life. Whether he is performing, composing, or producing... Audric intuitively brings forth an element of creativity and distinguishable artistic style thats reveals and reflects his free spirit. Learn more about Audric Jankauskas, and the many facets of "aujan" throughout the aujanmusic web-site!

2007 - The CD project titled "Origins" was produced, directed, and published by Audric Jankauskas. The CD features keyboardist Pat Robinson, bassist Glenn Marrazzo, and drummer Paul Deck. Find out more about "Origins".

2005 - Composer and keyboardist Tom Alexander releases his CD titled "Flying Against The Time Zones", in which he artfully creates his vision of a musical voyage around the world! An entourage of multi-talented musicians all contribute their own distinct styles to the individual tracks. Audric Jankauskas added his guitar work on four tunes. Check out Tom Alexander's web-site.

2003 - Guitarist Audric Jankauskas and bassist Rob Lewcun collaborate to create the CD titled "Spontageous", published and released by aujanmusic in January 2004. The sound of "Spontageous" can be best described as a blend of styles that are reminiscent of the great artists that developed and cultivated the art-form of fusion. Never the less, "Spontageous" demonstrates originality and a lyrical quality that speaks for itself. Find out more about "Spontageous".

2000 - Audric Jankauskas co-produced and mastered Tom Alexander's critically acclaimed solo piano CD titled "What's Ahead". Find out more about Tom Alexander and "What's Ahead".

1999 - Audric Jankauskas and bassist Dave Miller released their CD project titled "Sponge". This collection of musical pieces encompasses recordings of jams between the two musicians dating back as far as 1991. The music on this CD was originally recorded simply to document some creative and fun jams between Audric and Dave. The music was essentially "composed" on the spot while recording, and includes many carefree guitar solos intertwined with a unique blend of groove oriented bass lines accented by an occasional splash of complex harmonies. Find out more about "Sponge".

1996 - Audric Jankauskas was the featured guest on the "Bob Miles World Of Guitar". This local cable TV show is known for featuring some of the world's great guitarists, and is the only TV show like it in the world. Find out more about "Bob Miles World Of Guitar".

1996 - Audric Jankauskas collaborated with keyboardist Pat Robinson, to form and co-produce the group "OuterLimits". The "OuterLimits" went on to release their self-titled debut CD in 1997 with record breaking local sales. Unlike most fusion bands that usually consist of jazz musicians performing styles of music other than jazz, "OuterLimits" consists of five musicians from five distinct genres of music. This unusual approach resulted in a sound that was and still is revered by many. Find out more about "OuterLimits".

1996 - One of the nation's most prominent jazz radio stations, WRTI 90.1 FM , released the "Philadelphia Jazz Showcase CD Compilation". The thirteen tracks that make up this prestigious compilation were chosen out of several hundred entries submitted by aspiring jazz musicians from the local area. The final selections were judged by a highly qualified panel of experts in the field of music. One of the tracks on this special CD was Audric's composition titled "Inner Force", which received frequent airplay by WRTI 90.1 FM. It is interesting that Inner Force was the only track on the CD where the music was not performed by a group of musicians. Except for the vocal tones performed by singer Dave Dales, the composing, sequence programming, and sound engineering where all performed by Audric. Listen to a clip of "Inner Force" (a.k.a. "Traveler").

1995 - Audric Jankauskas and Tom Alexander collaborate to create the theme soundtrack for the independent motion picture "Philly Flash", released by Impulse Entertainment. Audric also played guitar soundtracks throughout the movie.

1993 - 1994 - Audric Jankauskas played guitar for the "World Is" band led by keyboardist Tom Alexander. Find out more about Tom Alexander and his music.

1989 - "Guitar Player" magazine announces the results of their world wide "Reader's Soundpage Competition". Audric Jankauskas was among the (30) talented winners chosen out of 630 entries that received "special commendations for meritorious musicianship". He was cited as being "a very impressive over-the-top fusion player, with vocal-sounding whammy touches and unusual turns of phrase. Very impressive!" Listen to a clip of "Sonic Sorcery" to hear what the judges of "Guitar Player" heard.