Shahin Novrasli

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shahin Novrasli
Occupation	Jazz Musician
Date Of Birth	Feb 10, 1977(1977-02-10)
Age	47
Birthplace	Baku
Country	Azerbaijan
Horoscope	Aquarius

Shahin Novrasli Biography

Shahin Novrasli is one of the most popular and richest Jazz Musician who was born on February 10, 1977 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The birthplace of Shahin is Baku, Azerbaijan, on 10 February 1977. Shahin is the son of the renowned 19th-century Azerbaijani poet Mirza Alesker Novres. His father, Professor Novras and his mother, economist Naila have instilled their sons with their own appreciation for music. When he was three, Shahin was already displaying an curiosity for music and rhythm. His first public performance, when he was 11 years old, was at the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall for an orchestra concert with symphony composed by the composer Azer Rzayev. In Gulya Namazova’s class in music university, Shahin was a very dedicated pupil of classical music. He showed great talent in playing a wide range of music by Mozart, Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, Rachmaninov and other composers. This classical background is frequently present in the jazz compositions of his however his passion to American music – particularly rhythm, jazz and harmony – is what prevails. The combination of all his musical skills from playing to writing jazz, jazz provided the opportunity for Shahin to reveal his inner life through music and it didn’t take long before it became the central source of his creative ideas.

Jamal was also a co-producer of his album from 2017 “Emanation”, which received UK Vibe award as “Best Jazz Albums of 2017” The album was released by Jazz Village, a French label Jazz Village, PIAS. In 2019, on September 13th in Jazz Village,(PIAS) in conjunction with Jamal’s “Ballades” Shahin released his album ” From Baku to New York City” which was recorded by Ahmad Jamal.

From 15 to 19 Shahin immersed himself in his favoured music, listening to the great pianists: Ahmad Jamal, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea; all the while studying harmony and composition. Graduating from the Bulbul Music School, he moved on to the Azerbaijan State Music Academy. Here he also dedicated time to analysing the music of the legendary Azerbaijani jazz pianist Vagif Mustafazadeh, creator of a synthesis of jazz and traditional Azerbaijani Mugham music. Vagif’s compositions still feature in Shahin’s repertoire.

In 2007, Shahin married Natavan Novrasli. Natavan is an accomplished classical vocalist as well as a soloist in the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater and is also an Honorary Artist from Azerbaijan. The couple has two sons, born in 2008 and in 2015.

Shahin Novrasli Net Worth

Shahin Novrasli is one of the richest Jazz Musician from Azerbaijan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shahin Novrasli 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Shahin Novrasli (born February 10 1977) is a Azerbaijani musician, pianist and composer, as well as composer

In 1997, he began playing from 1997 in America and Europe with various forms such as trio, solo or quartet. …. There were also some experimentsin adding other instruments to the ensemble, such as himself as a vocalist. Shahin is the producer of three albums live: Live in Moscow, Live in Prague Castle and Jz’Mu, Live in Baku. Also, there is the new collection Eternal Way, and Bayati that was recorded while he was touring and living across America as well as released through the French Bee Jazz label. His thorough study of mugham is a key element to his music and performances which further enriched the blend of East and West.

Certainly a defining moment in Shahin’s work and career was his meeting with Ahmad Jamal. In 2014 in America, Shahin met Jamal’s manager Laura Hess-Hay; she introduced him to Ahmad Jamal, who rated his music highly and is to this day he representing Shahin to the world.

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Who is Shahin Novrasli Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Shahin Ranked on the list of most popular Jazz Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Azerbaijan. Shahin Novrasli celebrates birthday on February 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Shahin Novrasli

1. Shahin Novrasli is an Azerbaijani jazz pianist and composer.
2. He has released several albums, including “Bayati” and “Emanation”.
3. Novrasli has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Montreux Jazz Festival.
4. He won the Montreux Jazz Festival Solo Piano Competition in 2013.
5. Novrasli’s music blends traditional Azerbaijani melodies with jazz improvisation.
6. He studied at the Baku Academy of Music and later at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
7. Novrasli has collaborated with musicians such as Kenny Wheeler and Iain Ballamy.
8. His album “At Home” was recorded live in his apartment during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
9. Novrasli’s music has been described as “exquisite”, “mesmerizing”, and “spellbinding”.
10. He continues to tour internationally, sharing his unique blend of jazz and Azerbaijani music with audiences around the world.