MINDTHEGAP is an instrumental piano trio born in Transylvania that belongs to the new generation of cross genre Romanian jazz groups, with a unique style defined by a complex sound reminding of film music, nu jazz, fusion and progressive rock. Despite the classic format of the trio (keys, bass and drums), MINDTHEGAP’s music creates a genuine blend of varied genres by using a modern approach of playing classical instruments, but also by adding different elementsfrom electronic, rock and world music. Created by Ştefan ORMENIŞAN (composer, keys) in 2023 together with two young musicians, Alex CIOATĂ (composer, bass) and Tamás ISZLAI (drums), MINDTHEGAP has quickly gained recognition, playing at prestigious festivals in Romania, such as Garana Jazz Fest, Electric Castle, Jazz in the Park and many others. Awarded in 2025 as Best Romanian Act at Jazz in the Park Competition,the band has released three albums so far, Distant Signals (2024), Motherland (2025/live album with Flow.Strings Quartet) and Unspoken, the second studio album released at the end of 2025. Their compositions are inspired by the multicultural diversity of Transylvania, with raw and emotional harmonic schemes blending improvised solo’s and complex rhythms, allowing the audience to enjoy a diverse and unique soundscape. MINDTHEGAP Trio Stefan ORMENISAN - keys Alex CIOATA - electric bass Ionut CIULEI - drums Music made in Transylvania.
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MINDTHEGAP Trio plays an instrumental cross-genre blend of nu jazz, fusion, and progressive rock inspired by the multicultural diversity of Transylvania.
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MINDTHEGAP Trio was formed in Transylvania, Romania, in 2023.
The band consists of Ştefan Ormenişan on keys, Alex Cioată on bass, and drummers Tamás Iszlai and Ionuț Ciulei.
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