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Jazz as a music genre is quite popular in Armenia, and Armenian jazz bands are very much appreciated for their work.
Live jazz performance events are organized all year around in different venues. The culmination of all such events, however, is the Yerevan Jazz Festival!
Every year, the capital of Armenia hosts the most expected event of the year for jazz lovers.
What
During the Yerevan Jazz Festival, performances are done not only by the local jazz musicians but also by other invitees who are the most prominent award-winning performers from around the world. Organized by the Armenian Jazz Association and Mezzo Production, the goal of the festival is to celebrate this incredible music genre and be exposed to getting to know some famous artists from all over the world, such as Marcus Miller and Arturo Sandoval.
When
Each year, the theme and performers of the festival are different, and so is the timing. The fest is usually held in the fall season but open-air concerts and other events with many amazing performers are organized year around. For example, multiple Grammy award winner Gonzalo Rubalcaba Trio is performing in Yerevan on April 30th on International Jazz Day. So, even if the performance isn’t done within the framework of the fest, Armenia’s capital is always busy hosting such exciting events.
Where
The Yerevan Jazz Fest itself is held in different indoor venues, mainly in Aram Khachaturyan Concert Hall. For outdoor events, the Cascade is usually the host for the day. You can also find these concerts in Art Centers, Wine Bars, Jazz Clubs, and many more places.
When in Yerevan, regardless of the season, be sure to visit Malkhas Jazz Club to hear jazz music, meet jazz lovers and celebrate this genre with people of similar music taste.
No matter when you visit during the year, Yerevan will always have a great jazz event at the store for you. Especially very exciting for each year, Yerevan Jazz Fest unites jazz lovers together to once again enjoy quality music by the best and brightest in the industry.
For the best experience, trust your jazzy trip to us at Caucasus Holidays!