NEW ALBUM "MER TAN ITEV" FEATURING

ZIV RAVITZ AND GIORGI KIKNADZE

OUT JUNE 28, 2024

In the world of the jazz piano trio genre, crafting a truly personal sound is an art form in itself. With his debut recording, "Mer Tan Itev", Armenian born Tigran Tatevosyan emerges as a sincere storyteller with a new, yet mature voice.

Influenced both by the treasure of Armenian musical tradition, and by the contemporary energies of modern jazz, Tigran, a classically trained pianist, has shaped his personal artistic expression over the years, now represented and brought to life on this recording.

 

The music’s playful feeling and beauty obscure the amount of reflection which Tigran put into perfecting these masterfully crafted stories which unfold with logical precision at every turn of events, thus inviting the listener into a world of coherence and meaning. The delicate equilibrium between soul and intellect is distinctive of Tigran's work, where complexity gracefully supports simplicity. A melodic and harmonic palette rich in emotions, intricate yet groovy rhythms, and the musical sorcery of Ziv Ravitz on drums and Giorgi Kiknadze on bass immerse the listener into a musical world which defies classification.

 

Performed with meticulous accuracy and elegance, the album showcases the virtuosity of every member of the trio. No technical exhibitionism overshadows the essence and honesty of Tigran’s remarkable artistry, which, when playing live, he complements with a sympathetic and unpretentious presentation.