Rain Sultanov, Isfar Sarabski, Nils Ölmedal – Influence (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 50:46 minutes | 917 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Ozella
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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