Known for the diverse representation of jazz music, the annual Baku Jazz Festival is inviting all music fans to attend some of the best shows of this year from 23rd to 30th September. The 17th edition of this annual International Baku Jazz Festival will be hosting some of the top jazz musicians with live performances at the bustling venues of Baku.
From the early 80s, Baku became one of the jazz hubs in the region and ever since gathers musicians from all over the world. This year is not an exception and musicians from 14 countries, including Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Hungary, Switzerland, Norway, Israel, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Brazil and Argentina will come together in Baku for the celebration of music. Versatility of jazz music is perfectly emblematized at the festival in Baku. This week of fascinating music journey allows guests to enjoy the diversity of jazz music with contemporary jazz, traditional classics, bebop, jazz-rock, electro jazz, bossa nova, cool jazz, ethno jazz and more. Besides jazz shows, participants can attend “Dancing Jazz Art” exhibition at QGallery, “Jazz Movie Day” at Yarat Contemporary Art Space and presentation of “Vinyls & New Series of Jazz Brandy” at Jakonda.
Festival attendees get the opportunity to rediscover Baku by taking a ride on the “City Jazz Tour Bus” with live music. “Midnight Jam Sessions” will be the perfect end to the day as they merge the audience into the unique atmosphere, rejuvenating their body and soul. Here participants can spend great quality time with friends, enjoy the music and dance to the tunes of nocturnal Baku. Attending the festival guests get the opportunity to discover some of the best and trendy venues across Baku including International Mugham Center, Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, ADA University, Yarat Contemporary Art Space, QGallery, Enerji Club, Port Wine & Grill, Jakonda and Madrid Restobar. A full list of scheduled events can be found at https://www.bakujazzfestival.com/. Tickets can be purchased at https://iticket.az/events/baku-jazz-festiv.
Azerbaijan conquers the hearts of every visitor with its rich history and culture, scenic landscapes and delicious cuisine. Baku, immersed in the atmosphere of jazz, is even more spectacular. The ancient walls of Old Town and contemporary ambience added by modern architecture, leaves every tourist speechless. As a country with an emerging winemaking industry, Azerbaijan offers everyone to try its exquisite local wines and learn about winemaking at the scenic vineyards. Regions of Azerbaijan with lush and picturesque nature are a perfect option for hiking or simply nature getaways. For more information on Azerbaijan and local tours, please visit Azerbaijan.travel website.
