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Aziza Mustafazadeh
Meet the artist
Vagif Mustafazadeh’s daughter. She inherits the style of Jazz-Mugham established by her father and develops it into her own unique improvisational style as a pianist and vocalist. Melodic sensibilities associated with Azerbaijani mugham meet piano harmony and improvisation.
Long singing phrases emerge among sharp rhythms and fine ornamentation. Voice works alongside the keyboard as another instrumental color. Different partners and ensembles allow her to develop an individual expression within an inherited tradition. Following melodic contours and rhythmic changes offers an entry into that encounter without requiring prior knowledge of mugham.
Where to start listening
Follow the piano's repeated patterns and the melodies that grow from them. Sensing the smaller rhythmic movements makes unexpected turns in the phrases easier to enjoy.
1991Aziza Mustafa Zadeh
Aziza Mustafazadeh
An album that combines Azerbaijani traditional music, the mugham, with jazz. It features piano and vocal performances. It’s a unique work, consisting almost entirely of solo performances.
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1995Dance of Fire
Aziza Mustafazadeh
This work features prestigious guests such as Al Di Meola and Stanley Clarke. It blends elements of mugham, flamenco, and jazz fusion.
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