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By Laman Ismayilova

Azerbaijan’s talented jazz pianist Elchin Shirinov has delighted his fans with new song.

He finally presented the song "Chica Chica", on which he worked together with foreign jazz musicians Lindy Martl (bass) and Eric Harland (drums), Trend Life reported.

"Inspiration comes when you see the beauty of nature, speak with colleagues or listen to music. For me, love is a main a source of inspiration for creating new songs," said Elchin.

Elchin Shirinov belongs to the new generation of Azerbaijani jazz musicians, who combine elements of post-bop jazz, blues and funk.

The pianist and composer was tutored by great musical talents such as Vagif Sadikhov, Aaron Goldberg, Kevin Hays, Jean Michel Pilc, Yakov Okun.

Throughout, Shirinov’s mellifluous extemporizations and pianistic pyrotechnics entranced the jazz cognoscenti in the crowd, particularly in his variations around the folksong Gul Achdi.

He went on to give a very individual interpretation of two of the most popular Azerbaijani folksongs Sari Gelin and Durna; and included his reflective self-penned compositions Waiting and Muse in his set, many of which featured the sound of the Melodica, a wind-operated keyboard that makes an accordion-like sound, which he balanced on top of the grand piano.

Many music enthusiasts from France, Switzerland, Germany, Malaysia and other countries, where he praised the national jazz, already familiar with his unusual talent.

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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova

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