Aman Mahajan

A voyager through musical realms, Aman Mahajan firmly believes in improvisational music as a medium of interaction, expression and exchange. His work arises through a synthesis of approaches, drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of traditional and contemporary forms.

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.

— High Notes and Dance

His 2019 solo piano endeavour REFUGE is a poignant exploration of the concept of home, paying homage to inward journeys.

Based in Bangalore and active internationally, Mahajan is an active participant on the Indian music scene, deeply involved with projects that exemplify his commitment to borderless exploration. His collaborations include Tinctures with Berlin-based guitarist Nishad Pandey, Bangalore Blues with jazz vocalist Radha Thomas, and cross-cultural trio Mystik Vibes with percussionist Muthu Kumar and flautist Amith Nadig. Additionally, he is part of Intuition with contemporary Carnatic violinist Apoorva Krishna as well as the neo-Carnatic quartet Lakkshya.

Aman has had the pleasure and privilege to play at world-renowned venues and festivals including:

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)

goMAD Festival (Ooty, 2013)

MAD Festival (Ooty, 2012)

Beyond his performances, Mahajan is a devoted educator, contributing to the development of the contemporary music scene in India through private lessons and workshops. He also curates select performances in Bangalore 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.

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.

— FREQ Music Magazine

Notable releases

REFUGE
2019

Fourth Dimension
with Mystik Vibes, 2017

Bangalore Blues
with Radha Thomas, 2020

Heads and Tales
with Tinctures, 2021

Chimu Fiesta
with suite; the expatriate, 2021

moments, remote
with Tinctures, 2023

Second Nature
with Sage for the Ages, 2023