VAN Quartet
The music of "VAN" Quartet is based on Armenian traditional folk music and original compositions of the members of the band.
Upcoming gigs Despite being a new initiative, VAN quartet immediately became an inseparable part of the musical community.
VAN was selected among many applicants by an international jury to perform for the first time at Jazz Across Borders- the first Russian jazz forum-fest in St. Petersburg. A fantastic showcase in Russia's cultural capital, infused with unique improvisations and performed by outstanding musicians, is an onset of a very promising future for VAN.
The music by «VAN» is based on Armenian folk tradition as well as the works composed by the quartet members. Improvisation is the key to understanding VAN's music- it weaves harmonies and rhythmic structures, it indulges every listener and takes him away to the imaginative world of amazing music and harmony.
VAN was selected among many applicants by an international jury to perform for the first time at Jazz Across Borders- the first Russian jazz forum-fest in St. Petersburg. A fantastic showcase in Russia's cultural capital, infused with unique improvisations and performed by outstanding musicians, is an onset of a very promising future for VAN.
The music by «VAN» is based on Armenian folk tradition as well as the works composed by the quartet members. Improvisation is the key to understanding VAN's music- it weaves harmonies and rhythmic structures, it indulges every listener and takes him away to the imaginative world of amazing music and harmony.
Musicians
- Vahagn Hayrpetyanpianist, vocalist, composerVahagn Hayrapetyan is one of leading figures in Armenian jazz scene. He brings the jazz feel and modern harmony to the Armenian folk sounds.
- Vartan Babayandrums, percussionVartan Babayan plays all kinds of ethnic percussion with hands and brushes that gives the band soft but strong rhythmic picture.
- Norayr Kartashyanduduk, national armenian instrumentsYou can listen to the magic sounds of Armenian Duduk and blul of the master Norayr Kartashyan that makes those instruments by himselve and makes them sounds like magic.
- Makar Novikovdouble bassMakar Novikov is the most active and creative bass player of the russian scene today that brings the strong fundamental base to the original sound of the "VAN" ( avant-guard - folk) quartet.
Gigs
15 march 2018
Penza
Penza
Philharmony
16 march 2018
Samara
Samara
house of culture
18 march 2018
Moscow
Moscow
ESSE Jazz club
22 march 2018
Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk
House of the scientists
24 march 2018
Ekaterinburg
Ekaterinburg
EverJazz Jazz club
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