REVIEWS ON TAVITJAN BROTHERS

• “A powerfull piano trio which can compare with internationally most successful productions - rightly.”
Jazz Dimension Magazine (Germany)

• “Five out of five stars, Thrilling!”
Concerto Magazine (Austria)

• “Already established music stars in the Balkans.”
Armenian Spectator (NYC)

• “Tavitjan Brothers caused a music storm in Bansko!”
Erevan (Bulgaria)

• “Garo & Tavitjan Brothers set Zagreb on fire!”
Vecernji List (Croatia)

• “Garo Tavitjan is a drummer, and a part of the group Tavitjan Brothers, however this amazing musician is giving us the possibility not only to hear his drums skills with the trio but also his solo album that would knock your socks off in the sphere of a great musicianship.”
PLG Music Entertainment (Sweden)

• “They have found their own path, trust and follow it blindly with their heart ignoring the many risks it carries.”
Azad Hye (Dubai)

• “Playing with Tavitjan Brothers is no different than playing with STING! It is a true pleasure to work with them.“
Rhani Krija

• “Diran's chordal ideas, finger dexterity, improvisation is really good.”
Roseanna Vitro (Jazz Ambassadors)

• “The music of Tavitjan Brothers accumulates a great knowledge, hard work and the finest musical taste.”
Vlatko Stefanovski

• “Tavitjan Brothers are Macedonia's pride!“
Theodosii Spassov

• “Tavitjan brothers simply blow up their instruments during their amazing concert performance! Their mixture of Jazz and Macedonian traditional music caused euphoric reactions in the crowd accompanied with tremendous applause ovations at the end of each composition!”
Vest (Macedonia)

• “Tavitjan Brothers clearly proved that their music can not be defined by one musical style, quite the opposite, they are following the new music streams but at the same time tastefully incorporating the Macedonian music roots.”
Nova Makedonija (Macedonia)

• “If you ever wonder about the future of Jazz in Macedonia look no further, listen to Tavitjan Brothers.”
Antena, Dnevnik (Macedonia)

• “With their concert performance at the Universal Hall, Garo and Diran Tavitjan once again proved their worldwide music reputation and showed that they are among the world class Jazz musicians.”
Spic/Vreme (Macedonia)

• “Diran demonstrated a palette of musical styles combined with Macedonian traditional elements in exceptionally modern and virtuosic manner. Garo presented different drum techniques and genuine combinations of different rhythms with masterful improvisations.”
Vecer (Macedonia)

• “We highly recommend Tavitjan Brothers trio not only to the Jazz listeners but to every passionate lover of music. Tavitjan Brothers without doubt deserve their place among the top musicians in jazz.”
Utrinski vesnik (Macedonia)

QUICK FACTS ON TAVITJAN BROTHERS

• More than 400 concerts in Europe, USA and Balkans.

• Winners of the international music competition by SONYJAZZ (UK).

• The first Macedonian pianist and drummer in history which performed at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Venue in NYC!

• Winners of a number of international music awards and many reviews in premier jazz magazines such as: Jazz Times, Concerto, All About Jazz, Jazz Dimensions etc.

• 2006 - Best Jazz Album award in Macedonia.

• 2008 - Best Concert of the Year award in Macedonia.

• Collaborated with world renowned musicians such as: Rhani Krija (percussionist with STING), Theodosii Spassov, Roseanne Vitro, Branford Marsalis, Morris Pleasure (Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Marcus Miller, Earth wind and fire), Richard Galliano etc.

• Shared the stage with world class musicians such as: Chick Corea, Marcus Miller, Mike Stern, McCoy Tyner, Joe Zawinull, Brandford Marsalis, Phillipe Catherine, Richard Galliano, Roseanne Vitro, Victor Bailey, Blues Brothers, Rhani Krija etc.

• Produced and composed for the greatest Balkan vocal artists such as: Goran Bregovic, Josipa Lisac, Zeljko Bebek, Hari Varesanovic, Massimo Savic, Tereza Kesovija, Aki Rahimovski, Esma Redzepova etc.

• 2009 - Best producers and arrangers award.

• 2009 - Best music project Macedonian Heart Beats in 7/8.

• 2009 - Best music video award ft. Massimo.

• Tavitjan Brothers are the only musicians from Europe that took part on the official Michael Jackson Jazz Tribute CD made by Moriss Pleasure (THIS IS IT band) of MJ which is to be released in 2011 worldwide!