Rain Sultanov, Isfar Sarabski, Nils Ölmedal – Influence (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 50:46 minutes | 917 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Music has always been an affair of the heart to Rain Sultanov. But even for him, Influence carries a particularly deep meaning. On Mugham – Megham and his expansive Anthology of Jazz in Azerbaijan, the Baku-born saxophonist explored the musical roots of his home country. His new solo album now traces his personal footsteps to their creative sources. On seven epic ballads, Sultanov pays homage to the musicians that have shaped his style. Over the years, some of them have turned into companions. Others will forever remain “virtual friends”. But all of them have one thing in common: They contributed towards making him the musician he is today.
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Isfar Sarabski – Planet (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 01:00:37 minutes | 1,05 GB | Genre: Contemporary Jazz, Jazz
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“On Planet, Isfar Sarabski surrounded himself with bassist Alan Hampton and drummer Mark Guiliana: a trio which sublimates the pianist’s compositions and lyricism perpetually under rhythmic tension. It is an ecstatic jazz and a cosmic swing where traditional and classical music mingle with infinite grace when the three musicians are joined by the tar (Persian lute) of Shahriyar Imanov, the strings of the Baku Strings Quartet or the Main Strings Ensemble conducted by Lev Trofimov.”
– France Inter Paris
Isfar Sarabski is an Azerbaijani pianist and composer, winner of the Solo Piano Competition of the Montreux Jazz Festival. Isfar’s music builds bridges between East and West, Jazz, Classical and Folk. His unique sound fascinates not only critics and experts but also younger audience. With Planet, Sarabski is joined by Alan Hampton on bass and Mark Guiliana on drums, journeying through 10 all-new original compositions!
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