Grand Performances 2006 Part 3 Tribute to John Bilezikjian

@ Grand Performances 2003

Sohl Ensemble Part 3

Song: Parvaneh (a song I made when my sister Parvaneh was born)

I’m am posting this to celebrate my dear friend and world renowned Oud Master John Bilezikjian who passed away a few years ago from complications of severe diabetes.

John knew over 10,000 songs and was the only Oud player in the world who could play chords with his Oud mastery. He had a very unique technique that was one of a kind.

Manoochehr Sadeghi - Santur
John Bilezikjian - Oud
Mehrdad Arabifard - Tombak
Adam Del Monte - classical guitar

I dedicate this song and my music to all of the Iranian’s and Ukrainian’s who are suffering and deserve awareness and support during these tragic times.

I stand with Zan, Zendegi, Azadi
= Women, Life, Freedom