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Tihomir Stojiljkovic: The Modern Voice of Balkan Jazz

Serbian pianist and composer Tihomir Stojiljkovic offers a fresh and captivating look at the rich musical traditions of the Balkans, seamlessly blending them with the improvisational spirit of modern jazz. His solo piano performances are virtuosic and deeply emotional. They guide the audience through intricate Balkan melodies, rhythms, and folklore, all tastefully reimagined through contemporary music.

Tihomir's trilogy, including 'Solo', 'Solo Update ', and 'Solo Upgrade', showcases his ability to tell timeless stories through the piano. He captures the essence of his cultural heritage while pushing musical boundaries. Whether gracing a grand festival stage or filling an intimate concert hall, Tihomir's performances captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression.

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Take Five with Tihomir Stojiljkovic

by AAJ Staff
June 3, 2019

About Tihomir Stojiljkovic Jazz pianist/composer Tihomir Stojiljkovic was born in Leskovac, Serbia. In his debut album Solo we discover the treasures of Balkan musical heritage, tastefully reinvented through the language of modern jazz. At the age of six, Tihomir started playing mostly traditional music on the accordion. By the age of sixteen, he improvised in various musical genres on keyboards. In his early twenties, he developed his own piano style that he would later qualify as ...

“Composer and pianist Tihomir Stojiljkovic is for me a real discovery! His creativity represents a unique synthesis of different musical worlds, in which the oldest melodies of Byzantium, the rich tradition of Balkan music, and the sophisticated harmonic structure of modern jazz intertwine. His pianism is characterized by virtuosity and expressiveness, while specific rhythms and modal scales bring a sense of mysticism and deep emotions. What makes his music particularly impressive is the ability to connect the ancient and the modern - to translate the spirit of past centuries into a sound expression that resonates in today's time, all of which is woven into the rich expressive language of modern jazz.”