Shadow Theater

This is Tigran’s follow up album to the critically acclaimed 2011 release “A Fable”. The pianist’s innovative mixing of jazz with world music – from his homeland of Armenia – has found an appreciative audience around the UK, and has led to many naming him as one of the most distinctive new jazz talents around.Tigran's new album 'Shadow Theater', recorded with his band, exhibits continued growth as an original artist. It is fuelled by his passion, atmospheric punk jazz improvisations fused with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia. 'Where so much contemporary jazz can be a dreary display of muscle memory, Tigran has found a way to keep improvisation fresh and lyrical. Other jazz musicians would be wise to take note.' The Guardian A-may-zing! Now, Tigran, you are my teacher' Herbie Hancock 'A mature and great and rich and deep artist' Chick Corea 'He plays piano like a raga, the next Keith Jarrett' Trilok Gurtu 'Tigran really grabbed me, in this really cool way' The New York Times 'Tigran stands out for his burning intensity' The Telegraph 'Brilliant musician' - Later with Jools Holland.