2024-05-09 04:34:14
Within the framework of the Baku International Jazz Days, organized by the Baku Music Academy named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli with the support of ADA University and the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, a discussion “Jazz orchestral traditions in Azerbaijan: past and present” and a concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the conductor, composer, people’s artist Tofig were held Akhmedov, reports Day.Az.
Speaking at the opening, Vice-Rector of ADA University Fariz Ismailzade noted that the university always holds creative evenings dedicated to historical figures of Azerbaijan, there are many jazz lovers at the university and such events have a fruitful effect on educational activities among young people.
Veteran of Azerbaijani jazz art Rafig Seyidzade spoke about the life and work of the prominent representative of musical culture Tofig Akhmedov, his talent and contribution to culture as the leader of a jazz orchestra. It was noted that the pop orchestra of Azerbaijan Television and Radio under the direction of Tofig Akhmedov played a big role in the development and promotion of national jazz music and brought innovations to musical culture.
Natavan Huseynova, a musicologist and journalist working in the Netherlands, spoke about the significance of the pop-symphony orchestra conducted by Rauf Hajiyev in the history of Azerbaijani jazz. Musicologist and actress Fariza Babayeva shared interesting facts about the activities of quartets and orchestras led by Rafig Babayev, as well as a jazz orchestra led by Tofig Akhmedov. Musicologist, professor of the BMA Lala Rzayeva spoke about research into the study of jazz performance.
People’s Artist of Azerbaijan, composer Faig Sujaddinov spoke about the pop orchestra conducted by Tofig Akhmedov, and also performed his compositions.
Markus Geiselhart, associate professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, trombonist, composer, arranger and big band leader, gave a report “Jazz orchestras in Germany and Austria: past, present, future. Big Band in the music education system.”
In the concert program, the group “Bakustik Jazz” led by People’s Artist Salman Gambarov, young jazz performers Nijat Aslanov, student of the Azerbaijan National Conservatory Nurlan Huseynzade, Diana Hajiyeva’s trio, drummer Iskender Alesgarov, bass guitarist Fuad Jafar, singer Sabina Hajiyeva performed classical and Azerbaijani works jazz standards. The concert part was completed by compositions performed by the Baku Brass Big Band of the Azerbaijan State Wind Instruments Orchestra under the direction of Honored Artist Alibaly Rzayev.
At the end of the event, Associate Professor of the BMA, Director of the State Ensemble “Gaya” Turan Mamedaliyeva shared her thoughts about the work of Tofig Akhmedov.
Information support – Trend.Az, Day.Az, Milli.Az, Azernews.Az
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