The armenian-born pianist Tigran Tatevosyan has been nominated for the German Jazz Award 2025 as Newcomer of the Year.

With his debut album ‘Mer Tan Itev’ (‘Behind Our House’), he has emerged as an authentic storyteller with a new yet mature voice. He is influenced by both the treasures of Armenian musical tradition and the contemporary energy of modern jazz. The award ceremony will take place on June, 13 2025 at the E-Werk in Cologne.

"I hope this album offers people the feeling of being connected on a deeper level and being part of something bigger,'' says Tigran.

The program features Tigran’s original compositions inspired by Armenian folk music and modern jazz, as well as arrangements of Armenian folk songs, and besides the Trio format includes solo performances as well. 

Tigran's second single "Brilliant Corners" is the only jazz standard arrangement featured on his upcoming album "Mer Tan Itev."

Sharing a personal interpretation of Thelonious Monk's work, it brings a different musical world to the jazz standard tradition. "Mer Tan Itev" is scheduled for release on June 28th.

This composition brings together Tigrans inspirations from the Armenian musical tradition and modern jazz.

"Celebration" is a dance in the mountains, a dance of people celebrating life. It is a barefoot dance with the wind, with the fire, expressing the joy of existence and a deep connection to nature.