Yervant1 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 FUSING ARMENIAN MUSIC WITH IMPROVISATION Kentish GazetteOctober 25, 2012UK THE past year has been a rollercoaster for young Armenian pianistTigran. He released his solo album A Fable, performed his debut concert at theQueen Elizabeth Hall with master percussionist Trilok Gurtu, recordedsessions for Radio 1's Gilles Peterson Show and Jamie Cullum's Radio 2show and also made his debut television appearance on Later With Jools. Now he is stopping off in Canterbury on his latest tour, performingat the Gulbenkian Theatre at 7.30pm on Saturday, November 3. A solo pianist, his music has made an impact, fired by his passionand potent jazz improvisation, fused with the rich music of his nativeArmenia. The joy and energy of his live shows have garnered him fansamong the public and musicians alike. Born in Armenia in 1987, Tigran grew up in a household that was fullof music. By the time he was three he was figuring out songs on pianoby the Beatles, Louis Armstrong, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Queen. When he was 16 his parents moved to Los Angeles to give their twochildren (Tigran's sister is a painter and sculptor) better artisticopportunities. Soon he began to win a series of piano competitions andmake contact with LA jazz musicians such as Alphonso Johnson and AlanPasqua and gigging with saxophonist Ben Wendel and drummer Nate Wood,who continue to play with him today. Tickets for the Gulbenkian concert are £18 from the box office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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