Astghik Martirosyan

Astghik Martirosyan, an Armenian-born, New York City-based vocalist, composer, and pianist, stands at the intersection of diverse musical realms, drawing inspiration from classical, traditional Armenian folk music, jazz and contemporary improvisation. Her debut album, Distance, released in 2023, has been described as ‘a deep, multilayered, and highly emotive musical narrative that comes highly recommended for any jazz aficionado seeking a profound and enriching auditory experience,’ by Steven James of Jazz in Europe Magazine. ‘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. Explosing different chambers of her artistry Astghik collaborated with Ted Reichman infusing 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 a recipient of Magos Herrera Female Immigrant Musician Award (2022). She holds bachelor’s degree in Classical Piano from Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory and a master’s degree in Jazz Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music.