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TIGRAN HAMASYAN ~ STANDART NONESUCH 075597911473 (Barcode: 075597911473) ~ ARMENIA ~ Jazz Recorded: 2021 Released: 2022 This is the 10th studio album by Armenian pianist / composer Tigran HamasyanFind albums by this artist, recorded mostly in a piano trio setting with American bassist Matt BrewerFind albums by this artist and drummer Justin BrownFind albums by this artist, and guest soloists like saxophonists Mark TurnerFind albums by this artist and Joshua RedmanFind albums by this artist and trumpeter Ambrose AkinmusireFind albums by this artist. The album presents nine tracks, one of which is an original composition by the performing musicians and eight are Hamasyan’s interpretations of standards. The sound recording quality is brilliant. This is the first album, which features Hamasyan playing Jazz standards, as on all his earlier albums he performed exclusively his original compositions, which are strongly influenced / dominated by the Armenian music tradition. The readings of the standards present on this album are among the most original and diverse versions I have ever come across over the years, which should leave even the most experience Jazz fans open-mouthed, to say the least. Hamasyan is undoubtedly one of the most interesting Jazz pianists today and considering the fact that he is under forty years old means that he surely has much to offer in the future. His technique is brilliant, his rhythmic feels is out-worldly and his touch on the keyboards is absolutely unique. Of course the rhythm section and the guests are also superb. Overall, this is a stunning (mostly) Jazz piano trio album, which deserves an honorary place in every decent music collection and offers many repeated listening sessions, gradually revealing the true depth of the music. Beyond recommendation!

Updated: 03/07/2026Posted: 03/07/2026

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