| 16.03.1940 |
was
born in Baku. |
| 1963 |
graduated
from Baku State Musical technical school named after Asaf Zeynalli. |
| 1965 |
created
jazz trio "Caucasus", in the Georgian State filarmonia. |
| 1970 |
Led
a vocal quartet "Leyli". |
| 1971
- 1977 |
Founded
a vocal instrumental group "Sevil". |
| 1977
- 1979 |
Led
an instrumental group "Mugam". Was a laureate of the Soviet Union
wide jazz festival "Tallin - 66", "Tbilisi - 78". |
| 1978 |
was
awarded with the first premium at the 8th international misic festival
in Monaco. |
| 1979 |
Was
awarded an "Artist of Azerbaijan" name. |
| 1982 |
A
laureate of Azerbaijan State premium (after his death). He is
an author of forte - piano concerts, "Mugam" symphony and other
forte - piano schedevres.
|
| 17.12.
1979 |
died
in Tashkent. His grave is in Baku. |
|
Vagif
Mustafazadeh is one of the greatest jazz pianists.
D. Backer
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