
Josefina “Pepa” Becker (Chile)
A warm voice, Latin American rhythms, and the spirit of a true musical journey.
Chilean singer and guitarist Josefina “Pepa” Becker brings together bossa nova, Brazilian samba, Cuban boleros, and traditional Latin American melodies in a unique and captivating musical experience. Her music is filled with sincerity, elegance, and the freedom of jazz, creating a space where culture, emotion, and improvisation come together.
✨ The music of sun, sea, and freedom — in every chord and every

Nurlan Novrasli (Azerbaijan)
Nurlan Novrasli is a renowned musician and performer whose work organically blends national musical traditions with contemporary styles. His performances are distinguished by sincerity, vibrant energy, and deep emotional expression, creating a unique atmosphere of genuine connection with the audience.
A Nurlan Novrasli concert is an evening of beautiful music, inspiration, and heartfelt emotions, where each composition tells its own unique story.

Eric Jacot Trio is an exquisite European jazz ensemble, centered around the expressive playing of the soloist and a dynamic musical dialogue between the musicians. Within the trio, a space of freedom is created, where each composition becomes a story filled with emotion and improvisation.
The project’s sound combines contemporary jazz, chamber elegance, and deep atmospheric richness, creating a cohesive artistic experience in which virtuosity and sensitivity merge into a single musical canvas.

Etude for Piano is an annual literary competition held as part of the festival.
The main goal of the competition is to create vivid musical imagery in prose and to popularize musical themes in literature. The program includes a traditional ceremonial literary evening and an awards ceremony for the laureates.

Free From 4 is an original music project founded by Ali Nasib in 2014. Blending elements of fusion / prog / math, the band creates music free from conventional genre boundaries and expectations. In 2016, the group received the “Debut of the Year” award at the Phoenix Caucasian Music Awards in Tbilisi and has represented Azerbaijan at international festivals in several countries

Gábor Antal Trio is a refined contemporary jazz ensemble where each musician brings a distinct individuality, creating a cohesive and expressive musical tapestry. Their style is based on subtle interaction, live improvisation, and emotional depth in performance.
The trio’s music is contemporary European jazz, rooted in improvisation, freedom of expression, and a delicate balance between tradition and innovation

We Are The Future — an international music and arts project combining classical music, children’s performance, and orchestra. It is a space where young performers and professional musicians create a living dialogue between generations, while academic music gains a fresh, contemporary sound.
The project is inspired by the idea of developing children’s talents and their interaction with the orchestra, where classical heritage merges with the energy of the future, forming a unique musical experience.

FilJazz Pitești Trio & Anita Petruescu (Romania)
Contemporary European jazz, virtuosic improvisation, and expressive vocals performed by one of Romania’s most exciting jazz projects. FilJazz Pitești Trio and vocalist Anita Petruescu present a program that seamlessly combines jazz standards, original compositions, and a fresh perspective on the traditions of European jazz. Elegance, energy, and refined musical sensitivity make each of their performances a vibrant and memorable experience.

Mirsamad Novrasli — a young Azerbaijani musician representing a new generation of artists, raised in a vibrant creative musical environment. His development is closely connected to a strong family musical tradition and early deep immersion in art.
His work organically combines a contemporary musical mindset, a refined sensitivity to jazz and academic traditions, and a constant search for his own unique artistic voice.
The concert features a new generation of young Azerbaijani jazz virtuosos, shaping the modern sound of the national scene and boldly expanding the boundaries of the genre.

Shahin Novrasli — an outstanding Azerbaijani jazz pianist, a master of the subtle synthesis of Eastern musical tradition and modern European jazz. His music is distinguished by deep emotional expression, virtuosic technique, and a unique artistic signature in which classical improvisation intertwines with national motifs.
His art combines the freedom of jazz, philosophical depth, and the richness of Azerbaijan’s musical heritage.

Matan Shani is a pianist and composer based in Jerusalem, presenting his trio project with the debut album “Lost Inside My Mind”, recorded together with Yonatan Cohen (bass) and Noam Shoham (drums).
The performance of the Matan Shani Trio is an emotional, vivid, and dynamic musical journey that brings together listeners of all tastes.

IRIAO (Georgia)
One of Georgia’s leading ethno-jazz ensembles, IRIAO blends ancient Georgian polyphonic singing with contemporary jazz. Their music combines rich national traditions, virtuoso improvisation, and vibrant stage energy.
An IRIAO concert is a vibrant musical journey into the heart of Georgia, filled with the beauty of polyphonic singing, the freedom of jazz, and genuine emotion.

A Brazilian music concert is a spectacular closing of the festival, a brilliant final chord where music, dance, and light merge into one grand performance.
To the sounds of samba and bossa nova, the space fills with pulsating drums, flowing guitar melodies, and voices that carry the warmth of the sun, the ocean, and an endless sense of freedom. This is the moment when music becomes a celebration, and celebration becomes a state of the soul.
This is not just a concert, but the culmination of the festival and an immersion into the atmosphere of Brazil, where joy speaks louder than words and every chord becomes an invitation to dance.

SUMMER is here — and this is the 5th Anniversary.
Celebrating five remarkable years, the Festival returns with an exciting and diverse program, welcoming artists from 10 countries and turning Baku into a meeting point of cultures, rhythms, and inspiration.
From jazz sunsets and classical masterpieces to the depth of mugam, the passion of flamenco, the elegance of tango, and bold contemporary sounds — this edition promises unforgettable evenings filled with music, art, and wine under the summer sky.
What began as a vision five years ago has grown into a vibrant international celebration — where genres blend, borders disappear, and every note tells a story.
Feel summer energy.
Love it. Live it.
On multi-stages, with open air and indoor concerts the festival became one of the most meaningful events of Baku City, making visitors groove to the sounds of live music, soaking up the wonderful atmosphere.
Piano - being a musical instrument, covering all genres in music & art field , turned the festival into a real celebrating of music & art.
Annualy, during the 14 day, Baku International Piano Festival helds 15 events presenting famous groups of classic, jazz, flamenco, modern music, featuring soloists, mugam piano, modern music, tango, piano concertos with orchestra and others as well as introducing local talented young pianists.
Within the framework of the Baku Piano Festival, we are implementing the "We are the Future" a very significant project to support young talents, introducing new generation as well as children from low financial status and with special needs. The main goal of the project is to inspire young generation.
Azerbaijan always had a big success in the world of piano and Baku International Piano Festival is continuing this tradition being meaningful and annual. The purpose of the festival is to culturally bring together the people of the countries, demonstrating the best musicians from all over the world.
Our mission is to serve as a cultural bridge connecting countries and cultures.

Shahin Novrasli
CEO & Founder
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