Jazz Club В Джаза / Jazz Insights

Alejandro Portela (bass clarinet) and Petar Terziev (voice) meet in Barcelona while studying jazz together. They soon discover that the combined sound of their instruments creates a rather unique blend, very rarely exploited in jazz or modern tradition. The baritone voice of Terziev is treated as a horn and, together with the bass clarinet, takes you on journey of nuanced sounds and improvisation.
Portela and Terziev will perform original music, some of which is written especially for their Bulgarian tour. The two young musicians have a shared vision of modern jazz, drawing inspiration from musicians like Brian Blade, Kenny Garrett, Immanuel Wilkins and many more.
Alejandro Portela is a young bass clarinetist, composer and arranger from Spain. Currently a student of ESMUC, Barcelona he’s played with Melissa Aldana, Abe Rábade y Gonzalo del Val. His music is introspective and explores pivotal moments in life. The compositions are inspired by folklore music from Galicia, Spain but also by the sound of bass clarinet and voice put together.
Petar Terziev is a singer from Sofia, Bulgaria, currently living in Barcelona. He’s performed with some of the most experienced Bulgarian musicians like Vasil Spassov, Dimitar Karamfilov, Velislav Stoyanov and has toured the country not a few times, performing at Stara Zagora Jazz Festival, Jazz Under The Stars and many more.
He starts this quintet project drawing inspiration from the unique sound of bass clarinet, an instrument that he likes so much, he wants to compose for it right away.
Terziev and Portela are joined by some of the most renowned Bulgarian musicians in forming this international quintet, which you will have the pleasure to witness.
Alejandro Portela - bass clarinet, compositions
Petar Terziev - voice, compositions
Nikolay Kostadinov - piano
Daniele Febbo - double bass
Kristian Jelev - drums

 Tickets: 15€
 An online-purchased ticket guarantees a reserved seated place for the event.
Seating is assigned according to the order of ticket purchases.

 Doors open: 7:00 PM
 Show starts: 8:30 PM
 Address: 4 Beethoven Street, Plovdiv

A project offering an original interpretation of some of the most iconic songs from the repertoire of the legendary Joni Mitchell, accompanied by a brief narrative about her life and artistry, seen through the eyes of an admirer. Daniela Belcheva – vocals Vasil Spasov – piano & arrangements Mihail Ivanov – double bass Dimitar Semov – drums At the heart of this project lies the extraordinary influence of one of the most emblematic figures in 20th-century music — Joni Mitchell. Created in 2023 to mark the icon’s 80th anniversary, the project pays tribute to her incomparable music and spirit. The Canadian singer and artist is a 10-time Grammy Award winner, the creator of 19 studio albums, and a collaborator with legends such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, and Charles Mingus. Her music continues to inspire generations of artists, including Madonna, Prince, Seal, Björk, Elton John, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift. “We, the musicians in this project, share a deep respect for Joni. She changed the world of popular music and continues to move audiences with her philosophical lyrics, unconventional compositions, and profound worldview,” says Daniela Belcheva. “This is our interpretation of some of her most beloved songs — Big Yellow Taxi, A Case of You, Both Sides Now, Hejira, and others. The format is piano trio and voice, with arrangements by Vasil Spasov.”

 Tickets: 18€
 An online-purchased ticket guarantees a reserved seated place for the event.
Seating is assigned according to the order of ticket purchases.

 Doors open: 7:00 PM
 Show starts: 8:30 PM
 Address: 4 Beethoven Street, Plovdiv

The “Morpheus” project was created through a collaboration between trumpeter and composer Rossen Zahariev and electronic artist and producer Ivan Shopov. The project explores the intersection of jazz, fusion, and electronic music, where the acoustic sound of the trumpet intertwines with electronic textures, creating new sonic spaces and emotional landscapes.
The concept of the project is based on a dialogue between improvisation and composition, the traditional and the contemporary, with the aim of offering a unique musical experience that enriches the contemporary Bulgarian music scene.
Tickets: 10€
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Show starts: 8:30 PM
Address: 4 Beethoven Street, Plovdiv

Jazz Sings in Bulgarian. The Album! JAZZ FOR HOME
On February 6, 2026, at … o’clock, at Jazz Club Jazz Insights, “Jazz Sings in Bulgarian” will present some of the most beautiful jazz standards with Bulgarian-language lyrics by Maria Doneva. “One Minute Summer,” “Pretty Girl,” “False Humming” — they may sound like cocktail names, but in fact they are song titles: a true cocktail of music and poetry. Antoni Donchev, Ventsislav Blagoev, and Marina Gospodinova (in alphabetical order) have recorded and will present to the audience their new studio album. Join us for the concert, after which, for the first time, you will not only be able to enjoy the experience live, but also take it home with you — with songs like “Secret Love,” “Gentle Rain,” and “Mysterious Woman.” You’ll be able to offer “The Moon” to your own woman and hope she doesn’t reply with “You’re Not for Me.”
We look forward to sharing the joy with you.
Antoni Donchev – piano
Ventsislav Blagoev – trumpet
Marina Gospodinova – vocals
Maria Doneva – lyrics
Tickets: 25€
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Show starts: 8:30 PM
Address: 4 Beethoven Street, Plovdiv

Tsetso Elvis – piano and trumpet 
 The golden evergreens come to life 
Thea Miteva – piano
Georgi Stoykova – trumpet
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with the timeless hits of
Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis Presley, performed with class, style, and genuine emotion.
 For the first time in Plovdiv!
Music that touches the heart — piano and trumpet in an elegant sound that brings back the golden era of music.
An evening full of nostalgia, romance, and true musical pleasure awaits you.
 Tickets: 20€
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Seating is assigned according to the order of ticket purchases.

Internationally acclaimed guitarist Jiannis Pavlidis (Dave Liebman, Ari Hoenig, Adam Nussbaum, Greg Hutchinson) and internationally renowned pianist Steve Hamilton (Billy Cobham, Bill Bruford, Freddie Hubbard, Gary Burton) join forces in a dynamic new quartet project with players extraordinaire, Alekos Spanidis (Sheila Jordan, Craig Bailey, Milcho Leviev, Diego Rivera) , and finally, local to Greece wizard bass player Dimitris Christonis completing a lineup that promises inspired performances, deep musical interplay, and creative energy at its finest. The group presents an exciting blend of original compositions and reimagined works, drawing from their rich histories of collaboration as well as from modern jazz innovators.

 Tickets: 18€
 An online-purchased ticket guarantees a reserved seated place for the event.
Seating is assigned according to the order of ticket purchases.

 Doors open: 7:00 PM
 Show starts: 8:30 PM
 Address: 4 Beethoven Street, Plovdiv