Jan
Kořínek

Jan Kořínek is a Czech pianist, Hammond organist, producer, educator, composer, and bandleader whose work spans blues, soul, jazz, funk, Americana, and roots music. Coming from a musical family and inspired early by his father, pianist Miroslav Kořínek, he gradually became one of the most active Hammond organ players on the Central European music scene. Throughout his career Kořínek has collaborated with a broad spectrum of acclaimed Czech and international musicians and bands. His long list of musical associations includes 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, Ashley Slater Heptet, Sugarfoot, and many others from the European blues, jazz, and soul scenes. Kořínek recorded and toured with Slovak pop legend Miro Žbirka for more than a decade and appeared on several albums and live projects. In the blues world he has shared stages and recordings with artists such as Chris Cain, Carlos Johnson, and Sugaray Rayford, while also building long-term projects with American singers based in Europe including Chanda Rule, Lorenzo Thompson and Sharon Lewis. As a producer he worked on numerous albums and participated in many international recording sessions. He is also the founder of his own projects including Jan Kořínek & Groove and the former Jan Kořínek Soultet, combining Hammond organ traditions with modern groove-oriented arrangements influenced by classic soul, funk, jazz, and New Orleans music. His current projects frequently feature collaborations with leading musicians from across the world. Alongside performing, Kořínek is deeply involved in music education and mentoring. He teaches piano, Hammond organ, musicality, improvisation, band interaction, and stylistic interpretation, working with both professional and advanced musicians. He also leads workshops and educational projects focused on blues, soul, and jazz music. Over the years he has appeared at clubs and festivals throughout Europe, performing music ranging from traditional blues and soul to jazz, funk, Americana, and Hammond-organ-driven groove music.