Azerbaijani jazz shines at Rome's Casa del Jazz

A concert program titled The Sound of the Caspian: Azerbaijani Jazz (Il suono del Caspio: Jazz dell'Azerbaigian) was held at Rome's cultural venue Casa del Jazz, Report informs, citing Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture.

The event was attended by Azerbaijani Minister of Culture Adil Karimli, Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Italy Rashad Aslanov, ICCROM Director‑General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral, officials from Italy's Ministry of Culture, and art lovers.

The concert featured performances by Azerbaijani People's Artists Eldar Mansurov and Anvar Sadigov, Honored Artist Emil Afrasiyab, as well as Elnur Huseynov and Aysel Teymurzada.

Works combining Azerbaijani folk music intonations with modern jazz improvisations were performed with great enthusiasm.