Word-famous musicians shine at Baku Jazz Festival

Baku Jazz Festival 2021 continues to surprise music lovers with spectacular shows.

Honored Artists Ruslan Huseynov, Isfar Sarabski and Elvin Bashirov mesmerized music lovers who gathered that night in Beer Hall & Music club.

Sophisticated music, an atmosphere of unity was enthusiastically embraced by the audience.

The concert was followed by a jam session with Honored Artist Rain Sultanov, which also left no one indifferent.

The evening has turned into one of the most remarkable events held as part of the Baku Jazz Festival 2021.

Next, Diana Hajiyeva and Afgan Rasulov shared the same stage, captivating the audience with wonderful music.

The evening was filled with a magical atmosphere of classical jazz.

The concert was followed by the performance of Ghristof Lauer Trio (Germany). The audience did not want to let the musicians leave the stage.

Apart from that, the winners of "I am Jazzman" music contest has been also named as part of the Baku Jazz Festival 2021.

The music contest is open for 14-30 years old musicians. The project aims to reveal young talents among beginner musicians who love jazz music.

The competition serves as a great platform for future professional jazz music.

The first place went to vocalist Rustam Sadigly, the second place went to pianist Magomed Allahverdiyev, the third place was shared by vocalists Asmar Najafova and Albina Pyaksheva.

The 11-year-old pianist Farid Zeynalov won a special prize. The winners were also awarded with cash prizes.

For more than 15 years, the Baku Jazz Festival has become an essential part of the country's musical life.

The musical event is organized by acclaimed saxophonist Rain Sultanov to showcase Azerbaijan's long-running attachment to jazz.

The first ever Baku Jazz Festival was held in 2005 since then it has grown to be widely recognized as one of the country's leading festivals.

Baku Jazz Festival and related advertisements are broadcasted in Euronews TV channel. In 2006, it was included in the list of the top biggest jazz festivals worldwide.

Since 2017, the festival joins the Europe Jazz Network. Baku Jazz Festival is also a member of UNESCO International Jazz Day Celebration.

Baku Jazz Festival 2021 will last until September 18.

Media partners of the event are Azernews.az, Trend.az, Day.az, Milli.az.