Jazz Club В Джаза / Jazz Insights

"Georgi Kornazov is among the most gifted and exhilarating contemporary trombonists."
Franpi Barriaux, Sun Ship, France

"My favorite trombonist. Georgi is so unique that I don't even know how to categorize him. He is definitely one of the most unique trombonists I’ve ever heard. And he has so much raw, unfiltered energy. It’s inspiring to watch! Hear for yourself!"
Maxwell Acri, jazz trombonist, Boston, 29/12/2020

"Georgi Kornazov is a universe between Bulgaria and Western jazz, a masterful blend of irresistible melodies filtered through the prism of modernity."
Yves Dorisson, CultureJazz

Georgi Kornazov graduated with honors from the Paris Music Academy and has received numerous awards at French competitions. He has been living and working in Paris since 1995 and has led numerous bands and projects over the years. He has performed at international festivals, clubs, and concert halls, recorded extensively, and released 11 original albums.

He is a recipient of the Crystal Lyre for jazz and the 2023 Audience Special Award.

He has played with major orchestras: Vienna Art Orchestra, NDR Big Band,
Paris Jazz Big Band, ONJ (Orchestre National de Jazz de France), Big Band Radio Sofia

With singers: Al Jarreau, Norma Winstone, Claude Nougaro, Isabel Julve

With composers and arrangers: Quincy Jones, Carla Bley, Maria Schneider, Bob Brookmeyer, Steve Gray, Michael Gibbs, Jean-Marie Machado, Antoine Hervé, Laurent Cugny, Patrice Caratini, Pierre Bertrand, Nicolas Folmer, Geoffroy Tamisier

And with musicians such as: Toots Thielemans, Albert Mangelsdorff, Kenny Wheeler, Evan Parker, Didier Lockwood, Michel Portal, Henri Texier, Aldo Romano, François Jeanneau, John Lewis, Laurent Dehors, Paolo Damiani, Milcho Leviev, Ivo Papazov, Teodosii Spassov, Antoni Dochev, Stoyan Yankulov, Hristo Yotsov and many, many others.

Tickets: 25 BGN
Doors open: 19:00
Event starts: 20:30

EMIL TASEV QUARTET:
Emil Tasev - drums
Steve Hamilton - piano
Vladimir Karparov - saxophone
Veselin "Eko" Veselinov
The quartet was founded in 2021 by Emil Tasev, and its lineup includes some of the most prominent Bulgarian and international jazz musicians.
The program features original jazz music by Emil Tasev, Steve Hamilton, Veselin "Eko" Veselinov and Vladimir Karparov. Special attention will be given to a piece by the great pianist and composer Vasil Parmakov.

Emil Tasev:
Emil was born in Sofia. He graduated from the State Academy of Music in Sofia with a Bachelor's degree in percussion instruments in 2001. With the group Akaga, he recorded the album When You See. He has been part of Vili Kazasyan's big band as a percussionist and drummer. Emil has performed with jazz musicians such as Ventsislav Blagoev, Petar Momchev, Dimitar Karafilov, Shibil Benev, Rosen Zahariev, Arnau Garrofe, Dimitar Lyolev, as well as with the iconic fusion group Zona C. He has participated in some of the biggest jazz festivals in Bulgaria and Europe, such as Bansko Jazz Fest, Montreux Jazz Fest, Nisville Jazz Fest, and North Sea Jazz Fest.
Additionally, Emil has been part of the trio of Scottish jazz pianist Steve Hamilton (who has collaborated with the globally renowned drummers Bill Bruford, Billy Cobham, and many others).

Steve Hamilton:
Born in Aberdeen, Steve grew up in a musical family with his father Laurie a constant source of inspiration and invaluable musical information. After much encouragement and tuition/musical guidance from Tommy Smith, Steve applied for and won a scholarship to study Jazz Performance at Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA – a substantial portion of Steve’s study costs were very generously sponsored by rock icon Phil Collins.
Steve graduated in 1995 and spent the next five years in London where he became a long-standing member of legendary drummer Bill Bruford’s internationally acclaimed jazz quartet, “Earthworks” repeatedly toured over twenty countries during five years, releasing 3 studio albums and a live DVD on Discipline records.
Since 1995 he has performed/recorded with notable musicians including Freddie Hubbard, Ray Charles, Pee Wee Ellis Assembly, Joe Lovano, Kurt Elling, Fred Wesley, Bob Sheppard, John Scofield, Gary Burton, Joe Locke, Van Morrison, Dennis Rollins, Martin Taylor, Carol Kidd, and The NDR Big Band and has appeared on over 40 CDs to date.
Steve recently joined the legendary drummer Billy Cobham’s band and has been touring with Billy throughout Europe.

Vladimir Karparov:
Born on January 6, 1977 in Sofia. Shortly after the changes in 1989, while still studying at the 9th French Language High School "Alphonse de Lamartine", he began performing as a street musician in Sofia, thus developing his improvisational abilities and deepening his passion for music. In 1995-99 he studied at the "Pancho Vladigerov" Music Academy. Later, with a scholarship from the Oscar und Vera Ritter-Stiftung Foundation, he went to continue his musical education in Hamburg.
In 2001, attracted by the multicultural music scene in Berlin, he settled in the German capital, where in 2005 he graduated from the "Hans Eisler" Music Conservatory.
In 2008 he released his debut album Thracian Dance, and in 2009 created his second project – the saxophone quartet “Forcolor”. He actively plays music, both with his own projects and with a number of other musical formations, combining modern jazz and Bulgarian folklore in his performances and compositions.
He has played with musicians Jiggs Whigham, Gerard Presencer, Ivo Papazov, Teodosi Spasov, Milcho Leviev, Kenny Wheeler, John Hollenbeck, Gebhard Ullmann, Peter Herbolzheimer, Martin Lyubenov, Stoyan Yankulov and many others. He has participated in a number of music festivals in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Awards
1996 – “Best Young Jazz Performer of the Year” by the Soros Foundation Bulgaria.
1999 – Third Prize at the International Jazz Competition in Monaco
2000 – “Medica pro Musica” Award for Young Musicians in Dusseldorf
2020 – Diploma for Contribution to the Popularization of Bulgarian Culture Around the World (Ministry of Culture of Bulgaria)

Veselin "Eko" Veselinov:
Eko is a Bulgarian musician, bass guitarist, double bassist, and composer. He began his career in the 1980s, performing with various bands in different styles. He is one of the most sought-after session bassists in Bulgaria. From a young age, he played bass guitar. He graduated from the National Academy of Music with a major in bass guitar. In 1996, together with Stoyan Yankulov and Vasil Parmakov, he formed the fusion band Zona C, and in 1998, Infinity. Since 2011, he has been part of Tube Hedzzz. In 2004, he joined the Zhivko Petrov Trio (JP3) for the Apollonia festival. In 2003, he was awarded "Bassist of the Year" at the annual BG Radio Awards. Over the years, he has worked as a musician and composer with the following artists: Milcho Leviev, Theodosii Spassov, Lili Ivanova, Yildiz Ibrahimova, Vasil Petrov, Hilda Kazasyan, Kamelia Todorova, Antoni Donchev, Stefan Valdobrev (with The Usual Suspects), Hristo Yotsov, and many others.
Tickets: 20lv

Around the World Nights presents:

We journey through the shadows and passion of Buenos Aires – the city that never sleeps!

We'll dive into the culture of Argentina, the music from the old streets of Buenos Aires, and the poetry of the dance.

What awaits you:

Before the main program – a short tango lesson covering basic steps that you’ll be able to use during the evening party.
Live on stage – TANGO CATS are coming to Plovdiv!
They break clichés, defy expectations, and breathe new life into tango – with bold, contemporary sounds that preserve the spirit of the dance while bringing fresh energy.
Their music is both innovative and deeply respectful of tradition.

Performing:

• Zornitsa Tsvetanova – piano & vocals

• Mladen Taskov – pianist & arranger

• Orlin Tsvetanov – violin

• Veselin Veselinov Eko – bass

• Angel Marinov – accordion & bandoneon

Live Tango Show – Tango is a short story of passion, pain, and hope.
Did you know tango is listed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

Poetry and a short cultural journey – a walk through the heart of Argentina.
Argentinian cuisine and wine – like a memory from a distant journey.
Thematic décor – and we’re expecting you dressed in the colors of passion: black, red, and elegance.“The maddening rhythm of tango replaces dreams of happiness that rarely come true.”

Date: October 3rd
Location: Jazz Club “V Djaza”
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Program starts: 8:00 PM (come early!)

Entry: 35 BGN (with prior reservation)
Argentinian Cuisine Add-on: 25 BGN (with advance request)

Let’s live it together!