A concert called "Nakhchivan jazz sounds" was held for the first time in Nakhchivan

Nakhchivan State University and Azerbaijan National Conservatory jointly organized the first concert program called "Nakhchivan jazz sounds" dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic

The rector of the university, Elbrus Isayev, praised the concert held with the special support of the Azerbaijan National Conservatory in the concert program attended by teachers and students of the Art Faculty of Nakhchivan State University. It was noted that our cooperation with the conservatory is always remembered for its positive results. Rector welcomed the initiative of teachers and students who laid the foundation of Jazz music in Nakhchivan and wished them creative success. Along with the teachers and students of the university, Elbrus Isayev evaluated the performance of Emil Afrasiyab, the teacher of the Azerbaijan National Conservatory, Honored artist, jazz performer, as an exemplary continuation of the cooperation established between the two higher educational institutions. was informed about. It was noted that the main feature of jazz is its improvisation. Musicians must be able to improvise as in an orchestra as well as solo. It was emphasized that the period of development of Azerbaijani jazz is connected with the name of musician and composer Vagif Mustafazade. The history of jazz in Azerbaijan dates back to the 30s of the 20th century.          

Azerbaijan National Conservatory, head of the chair of "Popular music and jazz performance": pianist, composer, honored artist  Emil Afrasiyab The work "Two Worlds" written by himself, the work "March" by the famous jazz-mugham master of Azerbaijan Vagif Mustafazade, dedicated to Aziza Mustafazade, the daughter of Vagif Mustafazade, a famous jazz singer and pianist He performed his piece "Aziza" and other works.

Emil Afrasiab highly appreciated the concert. He welcomed this initiative of teachers and students. It was emphasized that it is very gratifying that jazz music is already emerging in Nakhchivan and will develop in the example of these young people. href="https://www.facebook.com/Millikonservatoriya?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVnHPYdSYt2xVB9jB33R9Ak5a09dvb2wYHAGd0QC_4fzVyB_JFILrPV6VydWrfiiLX3xUc94x93UOEXmTiemx A3lhV2t43vv0A3zpccJdsQTI8nUD82-UbDOm89qfUbD1RO-7S0O-TqvUk2zBCDi-Pmb7BYHlBB7PO48T1C_uzBuascgVEfMBUB6-0ZFvSOnwCvcWiQYaNEQGv3lbUEkUip&__tn__=-%5dK-R">Percussion teacher of Azerbaijan National ConservatoryElvin Bashirov held a master class at Nakhchivan State University.