Astghik Martirosyan

Astghik Martirosyan is an Armenian-born, New York City-based vocalist, composer and pianist who stands at the intersection of diverse musical realms and draws inspiration from classical, traditional Armenian folk music, jazz and contemporary improvisation. Her debut album, "Distance" (2023), was described by Steven James of Jazz in Europe magazine as, "A deep, multilayered, and highly emotive musical narrative that comes highly recommended for any jazz aficionado seeking a profound and enriching auditory experience". "Her work exhibits tremendous poise and range", added Scott Gutterman of Brooklyn Rail. The album features Vardan Ovsepian on piano/co-producer, Darek Oles on bass, Christian Euman on drums, Daniel Rotem on tenor sax and Maksim Velichkin on cello.

From her early beginnings performing with the Armenian State Jazz Orchestra at just 15 years old, to her recent collaborations and performances with Dave Holland, Magos Herrera, Ari Hoenig and Vardan Ovsepian, Astghik's musical journey has been one of continual exploration. Exploring different areas of her artistry, Astghik collaborated with Ted Reichman infusing electronic textures into classic Mingus works and served as a composer, performer and a musical director for "We Wait for Your Return" - a two-part live performance commissioned by Northeastern University in Boston which combined photography, storytelling, and live music. Astghik is also a recipient of the Magos Herrera Female Immigrant Musician Award (2022).

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