Tigran Hamasyan is on a roll – with recent performances on the iconic Later… with Jools Holland and inspired radio sessions with Gilles Peterson and Jamie Cullum, the 24 year old pianist’s music is fired by his passion.

His fluent improvisation fuses with the rich folkloric music and poetry of his native Armenia; this ability to stay true to his homeland while incorporating musical elements that are nothing but modern is fascinating. “The talk of the international festival circuit over the past year, the young pianist Tigran has the potential to make a huge impact” – Jazzwise

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