Jan Kořínek is a Czech pianist, Hammond organist, producer, educator, composer and bandleader whose work spans blues, soul, jazz, funk, Americana and roots music. Born into a musical family, he was introduced to music at an early age by his father, pianist Miroslav Kořínek. Over the years he established himself as one of the most active Hammond organ players on the Central European music scene. Throughout his career he has collaborated with a wide range of Czech and international artists, including Miro Žbirka, Chris Cain, Sugaray Rayford, Ashley Slater, Freak Power, Carlos Johnson, Chanda Rule, Johnny Rawls, Sharon Lewis, Trudy Lynn, D.K. Harrell, Luca Giordano, Steve Walsh, Rene Trossman, Wabi Daněk, Druhá tráva, November 2nd, Neřež, Krausberry, Groovekeepers, The Blues Generation and Sugarfoot. For more than a decade he recorded and toured with Slovak pop icon Miro Žbirka, appearing on several studio albums and live projects. He has also shared stages and recording sessions with leading figures of the international blues scene, including Chris Cain, Carlos Johnson and Sugaray Rayford, while developing long-term collaborations with artists such as Chanda Rule, Lorenzo Thompson and Sharon Lewis. As a producer and recording musician, Kořínek has contributed to numerous albums and international recording projects. He is also the founder of Jan Kořínek & Groove and the former Jan Kořínek Soultet, projects that reflect his long-standing interest in Hammond organ traditions, soul-jazz, funk and groove-oriented music. Alongside performing and recording, he remains active as an educator and mentor. He teaches piano, Hammond organ, improvisation, musicality, stylistic interpretation and ensemble playing, working with both advanced students and professional musicians. He also leads workshops and educational projects focused on blues, soul and jazz. Over the course of his career he has appeared at clubs, concert halls and festivals throughout Europe, performing music ranging from traditional blues and soul to jazz, funk, Americana and contemporary groove-based projects.