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Tigran Hamasyan

Armenian piano star Tigran Hamasyan shares his inspirations. Plus a Maria Chiara Argiro and Jamie Leeming home session.

Jumoké Fashola presents an interview with Armenian piano star Tigran Hamasyan who shares some of the music that inspires him. Hamasyan reflects on his classical training and his love for Shostakovich, the genius of Thelonious Monk and the simple beauty of folk songs and lullabies, all key components of his sound.

Also in the programme, live music from pianist Maria Chiara Argirò and guitarist Jamie Leeming who perform a home session drawn from their atmospheric new album, Flow.

Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin’ Else.

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 12 Dec 2020 17:00

Music Played

  • Sisonke Xonti

    The Migration Suite Part II

    • uGaba the Migration.
    • As-Shams/The Sun.
  • Doug Carn, Ali Shaheed Muhammed & Adrian Younge

    Desert Rain

    • JAZZ IS DEAD 005.
    • JAZZ IS DEAD.
  • Maria Chiara Argirò & Jamie Leeming

    Fables

    • J to Z Home Session.
  • Dexter Gordon

    Loose Walk

    • Montmartre 1964.
    • Storyville.
  • Eyolf Dale

    The Lonely Banker

    • Being.
    • Edition Records.
  • Thana Alexa

    Everybody Wants to Rule The World

    • Ona.
    • Self Released.
  • Maria Chiara Argirò & Jamie Leeming

    Flow

    • J to Z Home Session.
  • Trio Grande

    Northbound

    • Trio Grande.
    • Whirlwind Recordings.
  • Rosemary Clooney & Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

    Sophisticated Lady

    • Blue Rose.
    • Columbia.
  • Tigran Hamasyan

    Old Maps

    • The Call Within.
    • Nonesuch.
  • Keith Jarrett

    Op. 87 No. 8, in F sharp minor

    • Shostakovich: 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87.
    • ECM.
  • Shoghaken Ensemble

    Pootanya Ororotsayin

    • Armenia Anthology.
    • Traditional Crossroads.
  • Thelonious Monk Trio

    Monk's Dream

    • Thelonious Monk.
    • Fantasy.
  • Brad Mehldau

    Alone Together (Live)

    • Progression: The Art of the Trio, Vol. 5.
    • Warner.
  • Maria Chiara Argirò & Jamie Leeming

    Tune No.1

    • J to Z Home Session.

Broadcast

  • Sat 12 Dec 2020 17:00