Azerbaijani jazzman performs in Paris
Paris, December 20 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijani jazz pianist Isfar Sarabski has given an outstanding concert in Paris, France. Organized by the embassy of Azerbaijan in France, the concert was held at the Azerbaijani Cultural Center in Paris.
In his opening remarks, first cultural councilor of the embassy Ayaz Gocayev said: “Isfar is the most talented young Azerbaijani pianists. Isfar has won numerous awards, including prize at the Montreux International Jazz Festival. He performs in a classic jazz style, mixed with mugham, the traditional music of his homeland.” Gocayev also noted that it is Isfar`s second concert in Paris.
The programme by Isfar and the other members of his trio included his own funky variations on Tchaikovsky`s “Swan Lake Ballet” and the passionate “Oblivion” by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. However, Isfar`s own compositions dominated the programme, including the thoughtful “Transit to New York,” inspired by his extensive touring schedule; “Novruz,” which incorporated eastern harmonies; the rhapsodic “Dèja-Vu”, where bassist Makar Novikov played in a mugham style on a bowed bass; and “G-Man,” his own composition, which provided opportunity for an exciting call-and-response sequence between Isfar and drummer Alexander Mashin.
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