AMAN MAHAJAN is an Indian pianist and composer recognized for his syncretic approach to music through solo and collaborative work.
A voyager through musical realms, Aman believes in improvisational music as a medium of interaction, expression and exchange.
His compositions bridge modern jazz with folk and classical traditions, creating a dialogue that transcends genres. They are rich in improvisation and rhythmic nuance, exploring emotional and sonic landscapes, and paying homage to inward journeys.
“There is an inner sense to his playing that, although it nods to jazz, Indian folk and classical, very much breathes with its own life.”
Based out of Bangalore, Aman is involved in projects dedicated to borderless exploration, collaborating closely with contemporary Carnatic violinist Apoorva Krishna, Tinctures with Berlin-based guitarist Nishad Pandey, Bangalore Blues with jazz vocalist Radha Thomas, and the cross-cultural trio Mystik Vibes with hybrid percussionist Muthu Kumar and flautist Amith Nadig.
Notable performances include:
• Brillante Piano Festival, Bangalore, 2024
• Harmony Festival, New Delhi, 2024
• Münchner Kammerspiele, Munich, 2023
• LalaLand Festival, Amsterdam, 2023
• Moods, Zürich, 2020
• Murszene, Graz, 2019
• Jazzwerkstatt, Graz, 2018
• Jazz Utsav, New Delhi, 2017
• EUROPAFest, Sinaia, 2015
• Festival of Sacred Music, Thiruvaiyaru, 2015
• Goa Jazz Festival, Goa, 2014
• IndiEarth XChange, Madras, 2014
• Rhythm & Blues Festival, Kasauli, 2014
• MAD and goMAD Festival, Ooty, 2012-13
Beyond the stage, Mahajan is a devoted educator, contributing to the contemporary music scene in India through workshops and teaching. He curates select performances at independent venues like The Blue Room and Courtyard Koota, and has been a returning faculty member at the Global Music Institute, Delhi.
His work is inspired by a search for unity and connection.
“Mahajan’s syncretic, contemporary approach does not belong to a particular style of music, yet as one listens, the music grows quite special as the pianist weaves a dense yet liberating spell over the listener.”
NOTABLE releases
REFUGE (2019)
Aman Mahajan
Heads and Tales (2021)
Tinctures
Bangalore Blues (2020)
Radha Thomas and Aman Mahajan
Chimu Fiesta (2021)
suite; the expatriate
Second Nature (2023)
Sage for the Ages
moments, remote (2023)
Tinctures
Fourth Dimension (2017)
Mystik Vibes
Aman is represented by Kirtana Krishna of the Dorian House Foundation, Auroville.