Explore pop-jazz songs
By Laman Ismayilova
Jazz music has a range and diversity, a richness and beauty. Blends of jazz with other popular music genres creates world music in its best sense
For those who really like jazz music, YARAT Contemporary Art Space invites to enjoy incredible evening with Jamila Hashimova and Fusion band on May 11.
Fusion band’s music is a vibrant blend of alternative, rock, jazz and pop. The group combines pop rhythms with jazz improvisation, captures audiences with high-energy performances that have earned them distinction on Baku stage.
Jamila Hashimova is a lead singer of the band. She participated in numerous song competitions such as Baki Payizi (2003), Show Time (2007), Jazz festival at Montreu with RAST band (2012) etc.
Jamila Gashimova – vocal
Amil Novruzov – keyboard (piano), artistic director
Saleh Mamedov – bass-guitar
Yigit Sener – guitar
Gena Gasiyev – drums
Nargiz Mutalibova – flute
Ilgar Baxshiev – trumpet
The event will start at 19:00. Admission is free.
YARAT is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to nurturing an understanding of contemporary art in Azerbaijan and to creating a platform for Azerbaijani art, both nationally and internationally. Based in Baku, YARAT (meaning CREATE in Azerbaijani) was founded by Aida Mahmudova in 2011.
YARAT realizes its mission through an on-going program of exhibitions, education events and festivals. YARAT facilitates exchange between local and international artistic networks including foundations, galleries and museums.
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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova
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