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Khachatur Savzyan

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Khachatur Savzyan is a double bassist born in Yerevan, Armenia, where he studied and graduated from the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan.

Balancing two musical worlds, he has held positions in orchestras such as the Lebanese National Philharmonic (as principal), the Armenian National Symphonic Orchestra (as subprincipal) and the Armenian National State Opera Theatre, while being a key figure in the jazz communities of Yerevan and Beirut.

As one of the most sought-after double bassists in the region, he has recorded and performed with numerous jazz and classical artists and has also taught most of the double bassists currently active in the Lebanese music scene.

Living between Lebanon and Armenia, he is involved in a variety of diverse projects in both countries, spanning genres from classical and jazz to Armenian folk and free improvised music.

Album

Home

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Home; Saffara; Petit accent; Awakening; Current situation; Chacals; The day after; This is what happened; Process; Then why do we persist (to G.M.); Marcus Aurelius; Wholeness.

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Article: Interview

Hayeli: Mirrors Unto The Improvising Soul

Read "Hayeli: Mirrors Unto The Improvising Soul" reviewed by Ian Patterson


Two double basses is an uncommon lineup, particularly when it comes to improvised music. But Lebanese double bassist Donna Khalifé and Armenian double bassist Khachatur Savzyan are well attuned to one another. Partners in life, their creative philosophy is reflected in each other's approach to improvisation. Not for nothing is their project entitled Hayeli, which means ...

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Article: Album Review

Hayeli: Home

Read "Home" reviewed by Ian Patterson


Hayeli is the moniker of Lebanese double bassist Donna Khalifé and Armenian double bassist Khachatur Savzyan, partners in life as in music. Khalifé is held in high esteem as one of the most progressive voices on Beirut's jazz and improvised music scene--a reputation her highly original self-produced albums Heavy Dance (2017) and Hope is the Thing ...

Album

Playing Around

Label: Arthur Satyan Music
Released: 2020
Track listing: Playing Around; Bop 'N' Roll; Movin' Out; Dream on the Rocks; Art's Minor Blues; Little Girl Liana; Round About 'F'; Talk Song; Theme for Two.


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