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By Laman Ismayilova

As part of the Baku International Jazz Festival , an art exhibition by Azerbaijani artist Jamali Rahmanly entitled "Labyrinth of Azerbaijani Jazz" was opened at the Rotunda Jazz Club (Landmark).

The exhibition includes works by Jamali Rahmanly, dedicated to the history of Azerbaijani jazz, as well as famous jazz musicians and performers, Trend Life reported.

It is presented in its original form - if traditionally works of artists and photographers are hung on the walls, then Jamal Rahmanly decided to use a completely different exhibition format.

The guests were presented with an art labyrinth with photographic materials, they entered the musical and historical space. Walking through the labyrinth, the audience made a virtual journey through the history of Azerbaijani jazz. The exhibition covers 240 square meters.

Visitors to the exhibition were delighted with the idea of national artist.

The Baku Jazz Festival is a forum and musical festival including education (seminars, master classes), competition ("Best Jazz Performer"), a "Kids jazz day", art and photo exhibitions, jam sessions and jazz concerts with the participation of best performers of the world of jazz. It has become a member of the Europe Jazz Network, which brings together 115 members from 34 countries.

Each year the festival prepares programs of great interest and diversity. The festival features extensive and diverse program.

Estonian singer Laura Poldveren will give a concert at Rotunda Jazz Club on October 19.

The French band Trio Initiatives will perform at Rotunda Jazz Club on October 20.

The Swedish band "Music, Music, Music" (October 21) will delight you with superb performance.

Nurlan Abdullazadeh and Afgan Rasul trio will perform at the Rotunda Jazz Club on October 22.

Moreover, Elvin Bashirov's band will perform a concert at Landmark.

Rotunda Jazz Club will also host a concert of Can Canakkaya and Kagan Yildiz (Turkey) on October 23.

A concert of Kodaly Spice Jazz band will be also held at Landmark.

Martin Salemi Trio (Belgium) will perform at the Rotunda Jazz Club on October 24.

Helge Lien Trio (Norway) will delight you with their fascinating music at the Rotunda Jazz Club on October 25.

A concert of Michael Pipoquinha (Brazil) await jazz lovers at the Rotunda Jazz Club on October 26.

Belgian Ruben Hein trio will perform at Rotunda Jazz Club on October 27.

The final concert will be held at the International Mugham Center. Famous US musicians Grégoire Maret and Christie Dashiell will perform at International Mugham Center on October 28.

Within the framework of the festival, International Jazz Contest will be held on October 15-18.

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