Tigran Hamasyan

Tigran Hamasyan (born in Gyumri, Armenia, 1987) is an Armenian pianist and composer. He began playing piano at age 3 and has blended Armenian folk music with jazz and experimental influences. He has lived in Los Angeles since age 16.

Born in Gyumri in 1987; began piano at age 3; moved to Los Angeles at 16; cited as a pianist combining jazz and Armenian folk; reviewed works include Mockroot and For Gyumri; cited as a revelation at Montreux in 2003 in the reviews provided.

DeBaser reviews praise Tigran Hamasyan's combination of jazz, Armenian folk and experimental elements. Mockroot is noted for exceptional sound clarity and bold stylistic shifts. For Gyumri is described as neo-classical, introspective solo piano rooted in Armenian tradition.

For:Listeners interested in adventurous jazz, piano virtuosity, Armenian folk influences and experimental/world music.