Hayk Grigoryan

Hayk (Aik) Grigoryan is a trumpet virtuoso, composer, and bandleader whose music combines technical brilliance with the soul of a storyteller. A graduate of the Yerevan State Conservatory, Grigoryan moved to Moscow in 2011, quickly establishing himself on the international jazz scene. From 2015 to 2020, he performed with the Moscow Jazz Orchestra under Igor Butman, touring worldwide and playing alongside some of the world’s top jazz musicians in iconic clubs such as Blue Note New York, Blue Note Beijing, and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola. Grigoryan also leads his own ensemble, performing regularly in Moscow and Yerevan at clubs including ESSE, the Igor Butman Club, the Alexey Kozlov Club, and Ulikhanyan Club. His style belongs to a rare breed of jazz “classicists” who honor the traditions of hard- and post-bop while sounding fresh, effortless, and inventive. Even the most familiar standards are transformed in his hands, and his band breathes life into every note with intelligence, nuance, and passion. His debut album, Puzzle (2020), is a world-class recording featuring seven original compositions. The album balances expressive melodies, fiery improvisations, and intricate rhythms, with tracks that flow seamlessly from post-bop into funk grooves and dramatic drum solos, all delivered with elegance and emotional depth. It often feels painterly in its flow , with each solo like a brushstroke and each harmony a carefully placed shade. Grigoryan is also an accomplished visual artist, creating paintings that, like his music, emphasize balance, motion, and emotional depth. His works have been exhibited in Yerevan and Moscow, offering another window into the same creative sensibility that shapes his trumpet sound. This September, the Hayk Grigoryan Quartet will present both pillars of his musical world: time-honored jazz standards and original compositions from Puzzle. It’s an evening where the familiar meets the new, interpreted through the voice of an artist who understands the trumpet as both an instrument and a storyteller’s pen. During the concert, an indoor exhibition of Hayk’s paintings will accompany the performance, which will be a rare chance to experience his artistry across both sound and image in one evening.

Yerevan, Armenia