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Pianist Milen Kirov Infuses American Jazz With European Classical, Bulgarian Folk Traditions On 'Spatium,' Set For June 3 Release
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Pianist Milen Kirov finds the perfect formula with the June 3 release of Spatium on Independent Creative Sound and Music (ICSM) Records. A solo piano performance of 13 originals, the album is precisely the melting pot of styles that has long been the focus of the multi-dimensional Kirov’s creative journey. “My goal is to find the meeting point of three traditions: Western classical music, American jazz and blues, and Bulgarian traditional music,” the native Bulgarian pianist says. “There is no ...
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Bulgarian Modern Jazz Guitarist Hristo Vitchev's 2012 West Coast Tour Dates
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Hristo Vitchev
Referred by the media as one of the newest voices in jazz guitar, Hristo Vitchev's music has been captivating audiences all across the globe. At only age 31 he has already released four critically acclaimed albums as a leader plus two more releases as a co-leader. As JazzTimes magazine describes his music: “Vitchev's sophisticated and adventurous work is imbued with shimmering harmonies and lyrical improvisations." “Vitchev's multihued compositions are like impressionistic sound paintings." - JAZZIZ Right now Hristo is presenting ...
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Bulgarian Bulgarian Virtuosos Tour US: Theodosii Spassov, Tatiana Sarbinska and Folk Project Band
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All About Jazz
Legendary Bulgarian kaval (wooden flute) player Theodosii Spassov is currently touring the USA, offering jazz fans a unique twist on traditional jazz mixed with Bulgarian folklore music. According to Newsweek, Grammy award winning Theodosii “has actually invented a new genre", synthesizing traditional folklore with jazz, fusion and classical music. The Chicago Tribune compares this show to “...a jam between Ian Anderson and Thelonius Monk". Joining Theodosii on his tour is his band of four accomplished musicians and Tatiana Sarbinska - ...
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A journal of the 7 Bulgarian Jazz Days in Vienna
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All About Jazz
DIONYSIAN ERUPTION OF BALKAN MUSICAL MIGHT A journal of the 7 Bulgarian Jazz Days in Vienna Christoph Huber, proprietor of the prestigious Viennese jazz club PORGY AND BESS, Vladimir Vladigerov, and the Bulgarian Ambassador of Austria - her Excellency Elena Kirtcheva, gathered 22 Bulgarians, 7 Austrians, and mixed them for a 7 days festival (January 7-13) called STEP ACROSS THE BORDER: BULGARIA. This endeavor turned out to be one of the mightiest, and truly FESTIVE music events I have ever ...
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