Tbilisi Big Band delights music lovers at Gabala Festival with energetic performance
Gabala, July 28, AZERTAC
As part of the 14th Gabala International Music Festival, the renowned Georgian ensemble Tbilisi Big Band delivered a vibrant performance on July 27 at the open-air stage of the Qafqaz Resort Hotel.
The group's jazz and rhythm-filled show was met with great enthusiasm and applause from the audience. This marked the band’s third appearance at the festival.
Formed in 1997, Tbilisi Big Band comprises professional musicians and is considered one of Georgia’s leading musical collectives. Known for its dedication to Georgian jazz traditions, the group has achieved notable success both nationally and internationally. Their repertoire includes hundreds of vocal and instrumental works by Georgian and international composers.
In 2006, the band won the Grand Prix at the Monte-Carlo International Jazz Festival and has collaborated with globally acclaimed musicians such as George Schuller, Bob Mintzer, Randy Ayers, Igor Butman and Cleo Laine.
The festival continues on July 28 with a chamber music evening and a concert by Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli.