Tigran Hamasyan

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Tigran Hamasyan is one of the most remarkable and distinctive pianists and composers of his generation. A piano virtuoso with groove power, Hamasyan seamlessly fuses potent jazz improvisation and progressive rock with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia.

Born in Gyumri, Armenia, in 1987, Hamasyan’s musical journey began in his childhood home, where he was exposed to a diverse array of musical influences. He started playing the piano at three years old and was performing in festivals and competitions by 11, and he won the Montreux Jazz Festival’s piano competition in 2003. He released his debut album, World Passion, in 2004; two years later, he won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. His latest album is 2024’s Naïve/Believe, which was inspired by an ancient Armenian tale and blends traditional folk footprints with rock influences. His next record, Manifeste, comes out in February.

Hamasyan has built a dedicated following worldwide, and he has received praise from Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau and the late Chick Corea.

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