Elchin Shirinov Trio
Melody of Unity, Harmony of Triumph
| Elchin Shirinov | piano |
|---|---|
| Panagiotis Andreou | bass |
| Henry Cole | drums |
Blending the rich melodic traditions of Azerbaijan with contemporary jazz improvisation, the Elchin Shirinov Trio offers an evening of transcendent musical conversation with original works, pieces by Azerbaijani composers, traditional folk influences, and modern jazz expression. ‘Melody of Unity, Harmony of Triumph’ is a sonic journey across cultures, centered in dialogue, unity, and shared creativity.
Harmony Without Borders brings together the vibrant spirit of Azerbaijani music and the openness of contemporary jazz in a performance that is both rooted and adventurous. Pianist and composer Elchin Shirinov, an Honored Artist of Azerbaijan and one of the country’s leading jazz voices, is joined by his acclaimed trio to explore a sound world where East meets West, tradition meets innovation, and melody meets improvisation.
The program features Shirinov’s original works, inspired by Azerbaijani composers and the country’s rich folk heritage, as well as selected pieces by Azerbaijani composers reimagined through the language of jazz. Expect intricate rhythms, soulful themes, and spontaneous interplay that highlight the individuality of each musician while celebrating the ensemble as a whole.
At its heart, this program is about dialogue between cultures, genres, and people. Harmony Without Borders invites audiences on a journey that transcends boundaries, offering an evening of unity, discovery, and shared creativity.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
We want to ensure that people who may be struggling financially to purchase a ticket can still enjoy visiting Kings Place. A limited number of tickets are allocated for certain events (if the ticket type does not show in the booking pathway, it means they are not available for this event or have all been sold). Concessions tickets are accessible for people on the following criteria (for more information visit our FAQs)
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£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
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Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
About Elchin Shirinov
Elchin Shirinov is a London-based Azerbaijani jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, and an Honored Artist of Azerbaijan. He is known for blending the melodic traditions of his homeland with contemporary jazz, drawing on folk and classical influences while exploring modern expression.
From 2018 to 2022, Shirinov was the pianist in the Avishai Cohen Trio, during which time he recorded three albums and toured internationally, performing at venues such as Blue Note New York, Ronnie Scott’s, Blue Note Tokyo, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Berlin Philharmonie, and festivals including Jazz à Vienne and Jazz in Marciac. His contributions to Shifting Sands were recognized by The Guardian, which named it Album of the Month.
As a solo artist, Shirinov has released albums including Maiden Tower and Waiting, and in 2024 he released the single ‘Blooper.’
He continues to perform across the European jazz scene and deepen the dialogue between Azerbaijani musical heritage and contemporary improvisation.