Hailing from Azerbaijan, the New York-based Amina Figarova is an internationally influenced�and recognized�composer, pianist, and bandleader. Those three roles come to the forefront in Figarova�s sextets, bands with a remarkable chemistry that brings her detailed arrangements to life. Every member of the group stands out as a first-rate individual, but their dedication to Figarova�s eclectic and powerful compositions gives this group its depth of feeling and elite status. The Amina Figarova Sextet has been a hit at major festivals like the Newport Jazz Festival and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
