Hristo Vitchev & Jivko Petrov (2025 USA TOUR)

Name: Hristo Vitchev & Jivko Petrov (2025 USA TOUR)
Start: 2025-10-23T19:00:00-07:00
Location: SFJAZZ

Schedule

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

SFJAZZ | San Francisco, CA

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With the “Hristo Vitchev / Jivko Petrov Duo Project” – American-Bulgarian modern jazz guitarist Hristo Vitchev joins forces with one of Eastern Europe’s most accomplished modern jazz pianists – Jivko Petrov.
In this unique duo setting Hristo Vitchev and Jivko Petrov seek to explore the multihued sonic tapestry of the modern cross-cultural and dynamic world we live in, drawing inspiration from the many different places that have shaped and influenced each one of them.
The synergy they share on and off the stage helps them create an immediately identifiable sonic signature.
Both Hristo and Jivko have an extensive discography catalog as leaders with their own groups with multiple award winning albums released over the years and currently they are working on their debut album with this duo project.
Genres:
Impressionistic Modern Jazz Duo
(guitar / piano)
Performer Names/Instruments:
Hristo Vitchev – guitar
Jivko Petrov – piano
About Hristo Vitchev:
Referred by the media as one of the newest and most innovative voices in modern jazz guitar and voted “Rising Star on Guitar” by DownBeat Magazine, Hristo Vitchev’s music has been captivating audiences all across the globe. At age 45, he has already released 10 critically-acclaimed albums as a leader, four releases as a co-leader and more than 270 books and studies on modern jazz guitar concepts.
“Vitchev’s sophisticated and adventurous work is imbued with shimmering harmonies and lyrical improvisations.” – JazzTimes
“Vitchev’s multihued compositions are like impressionistic sound paintings.” – JAZZIZ
“Hristo Vitchev may be one of the best kept secrets in jazz today. He is the epitome of sonic gold.” – Critical Jazz
“Bulgaria-born, Bay Area-based guitarist Hristo Vitchev, having firmly established himself as a gentle giant in the contemporary jazz scene, seems always willing and able to reinvent himself while holding true to the integrity of his artistry.” – ECM REVIEWS
About Jivko Petrov:
Pianist Jivko Petrov is one of the most accomplished and unique modern jazz pianists in Easter Europe. His trio JP3 has won critical acclaim with all of his award winning releases over the years and have been featured in the most important jazz festivals and clubs in Europe.
As a composer Jivko is also one of the most predominant figures in the Bulgarian scene where his talents have been widely used in film, tv and by the area’s biggest pop stars.
Equally at home in the jazz and classical idiom, Jivko’s unique touch and voice on the instrument has impressed audiences for the last few decades.
The trio’s latest album “On The Way” was also once of the most important new releases in 2023 over the American Jazz airwaves achieving very high placement on the JazzWeek charts.