Persian Jazz Night: Culture and Resilience at the London Jazz Festival
Join us on November 22, 2024, at Rich Mix in London for a vibrant celebration of Iranian culture and jazz as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of exceptional music featuring the Arshid Azarine Trio, the Karaj Collective, and special guests.
In the aftermath of Iran's 1979 revolution and its strict music restrictions, many Iranian musicians embraced jazz as a means of expression and freedom, creating a powerful fusion of jazz and Persian heritage that embodies their resilience.
The Arshid Azarine Trio is a leading force in Persian jazz, seamlessly blending Iranian artistry with global influences. Their acclaimed albums, 7 Djan and Sing Me a Song, feature collaborations with both Iranian and international artists. With Arshid Azarine on piano, Habib Meftah on percussion and vocals, and Hervé de Ratuld on bass, their performances have dazzled audiences at renowned venues like Elbphilharmonie and Théâtre du Châtelet.
At this event, they will debut their new album, Vorticity, for the first time in the UK.
The Karaj Collective showcases a unique blend of new compositions, improvisation, and original fusion music, merging Persian traditional music with jazz and blues. The ensemble features distinguished Iranian musicians: The ensemble features distinguished Iranian musicians: guitarist Pouya Mahmoodi, percussionist Ali Nourbakhsh, and bassist Saleh Zarei Lal Abadi, alongside the versatile Kurdish singer Sahar Zibaei.
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