Teodor Petkov

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• Established a Trio officially formed in 2020, led the trio in creating a unique sound that blends original compositions and
  classic jazz standards, receiving consistent positive feedback and repeat bookings at renowned jazz clubs and festivals.
• Worked closely with skilled musicians to develop dynamic arrangements, fostering a collaborative environment that
  enhanced the trio’s musical versatility and overall sound.
• Designed and implemented effective marketing strategies, including targeted social media campaigns and local outreach
  efforts, which significantly increased the trio’s visibility and audience engagement.
• Oversaw the entire production process of the trio’s first original album, released in 2021, which included composition, arrangements, performance, studio recording, mixing, and mastering. This effort resulted in critical acclaim and
  strengthened the trio’s reputation in the local jazz scene.

• Composed and arranged 90% of the band’s music, enhancing the overall sound and creative direction.
• Served as a permanent member and performer, contributing to live performances and studio recordings.
• Developed and expanded the group’s repertoire by consistently producing innovative music and arrangements.
• Collaborated with a sextet to record an art film for National Television, showcasing original compositions to a wider
  audience.

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Following the path of exploring the possibilities for fusing two geographically distant musical traditions, Bulgarian born jazz guitarist and composer Ludmil Krumov takes the listeners on a musical journey in his consecutive attempt to unite Bulgarian Folk Music and Jazz.
Each of the eleven compositions in the album is written in a specific traditional Bulgarian folk dance groove and mode, spiced up with a pinch of Bartok and Stravinsky, interpreted in a more contemporary improvisational jazz manner by a team of excellent jazz and folk musicians including Ludmil Krumov (guitar), Peyo Peev (gadulka), Zhivko Vasilev (kaval), Teodor Petkov (piano), Vasil Hajigrudev (double bass) and Borislav Petrov (drums).
Using a wide palette of musical colors “Cultural Collision” conveys the notion of uniting people and cultures emphasizing the similarities between them.

• Collaborated with renowned national artists and performed in diverse musical settings, including jazz trios, salsa bands, symphonic orchestras, and pop/rock ensembles, showcasing versatility across contemporary and classical styles.
• Composed, arranged, and performed original music for various ensembles such as a Clarinet Sextet and a String Quartet, including a televised concert film on national television, elevating creative projects with innovative compositions.
• Produced music for over 20 years for personal and collaborative projects, working with Grammy award-winning artists and
  national radio orchestras, contributing to high-quality recordings and performances.  Provided private piano lessons to students of all levels, maintaining a consistent teaching practice alongside university-level
  instruction, cultivating the next generation of musicians through personalized educations