Shahin Novrasli

Shahin Novrasli was born in Baku, February 10, 1977. From 1997 he began to play in America and Europe in different formats: solo[7], trio, quartet….[8] There have also been experiments; adding different instruments to the group[9], including his own voice. Shahin has recorded three live albums: Live in Moscow, Live in Prague Castle and Jz'Mu, Live in Baku. There is also the experimental album Eternal Way, and Bayati[10], recorded while living and touring in America and released on the French Bee Jazz label. His detailed study of mugham added another ingredient to his compositions and concerts[11], furthering the mix of West and East. Certainly a defining moment in Shahin’s work and career was his meeting with Ahmad Jamal[12][13]. In 2014 in America, Shahin met Jamal’s manager Laura Hess-Hay; she introduced him to Ahmad Jamal, who rated his music highly[14]and is to this day he representing Shahin to the world[15]. Jamal also co-produced his 2017 album "Emanation"[16], which received UK Vibe award as "Best Jazz Albums of 2017" [17], album was released on the French label Jazz Village, PIAS[18]. Pianist/Composer