Persian Jazz Quartet - Bridges (2019)

In “Bridges”, PJQ successfully fuses the poetry of the folk music of the ancient lands that occupy the vast Iranian Plateau with the intricate harmonies, subtle nuances, and rhythmic complexities of the Americas, most notably Jazz.
At first glance these traditions may appear many worlds apart, but upon closer study one discovers that they have more elements in common than not. Most striking among these similarities are the usage of modes, and the improvisatory approach of presenting musical ideas within the formal framework of a composition, and its performance.
“Bridges” is part of the continuing evolution that occurs when cultures meet in harmony. With the help and generous contributions of masterful musicians Kendall Kay and Edwin Livingston, Farzin and Jamshid offer us unique soundscapes that aspire to build bridges between minds, cultures, and humanities.
Interage Records is proud to present this highly innovative group of artists, and commends them on their genuine effort to advance the causes of peace, understanding, and friendship.