Vitchev Petrov Duo — Hristo Vitchev & Jivko Petrov

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Hristo Vitchev and Jivko Petrov beside a desert highway at sunset

lyrical, adventurous, and deeply personal

Hristo Vitchev guitar Jivko Petrov piano

02 — The Duo Hristo Vitchev / Jivko Petrov Duo Project

an unmistakable sonic identity

Hristo Vitchev and Jivko Petrov

The Hristo Vitchev / Jivko Petrov Duo Project brings together American-Bulgarian modern jazz guitarist Hristo Vitchev and acclaimed Eastern European pianist Jivko Petrov.

In this intimate duo setting, Vitchev and Petrov explore the richly colored soundscape of our dynamic, cross-cultural world. Drawing inspiration from the many places, traditions, and experiences that have shaped them, they create music with an unmistakable sonic identity—lyrical, adventurous, and deeply personal.

Their natural chemistry, both onstage and off, lies at the heart of the project. Each is an established bandleader with an extensive discography and multiple award-winning albums. Together, they are now working on the duo’s debut recording.

Hristo Vitchev

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Hristo Vitchev

Recognized by the media as one of modern jazz guitar’s most innovative voices—and named multiple times to the DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll in the "Rising Star on Guitar" category—Hristo Vitchev has captivated audiences around the world.

10Albums as leader

4As co-leader

325+Books & studies

Vitchev has released 10 critically acclaimed albums as a leader, four recordings as a co-leader, and more than 325 books and studies exploring modern jazz guitar concepts.

Born in Bulgaria and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Vitchev creates impressionistic music that draws on classical, modern jazz, folk, and avant-garde traditions. His imaginative compositions, lyrical improvisations, and distinctive harmonic language have earned praise from critics and audiences alike.

He has performed at prestigious jazz clubs and festivals around the world and has presented guitar clinics throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan.

“Vitchev’s sophisticated and adventurous work is imbued with shimmering harmonies and lyrical improvisations.”
— JazzTimes

From the press

“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

Discography

Jivko Petrov

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Jivko Petrov

Jivko Petrov is one of Eastern Europe’s most accomplished and distinctive modern jazz pianists. His acclaimed trio, JP3, has released multiple award-winning recordings and appeared at many of Europe’s leading jazz festivals and clubs.

Petrov is also a prominent figure in Bulgaria’s music scene. As a composer, arranger, and performer, he has contributed extensively to film and television and collaborated with some of the country’s biggest pop artists.

Equally at home in jazz and classical music, Petrov has captivated audiences for decades with his unmistakable touch, expressive voice, and commanding presence at the piano.

JP3’s latest album, On the Way, became a notable release on American jazz radio in 2023, earning a prominent position on the JazzWeek charts.

Discography

05 — VideosLive

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Understandable — Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Memories of a Summer with You

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

One Day in Paris

Hristo Vitchev / Jivko Petrov Duo

06 — ItineraryPerformances

On the Road

Upcoming

Recently

07 — Press KitFor promoters & media

Press Kit

Photographs and the stage plot, ready to download for festivals, clubs and media.

Hristo Vitchev and Jivko Petrov by the ocean

Hristo Vitchev and Jivko Petrov facing each other above the San Francisco Bay

08 — ContactBookings & enquiries

To contact Hristo and Jivko, please send an email to

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To book Hristo and Jivko for festival and club performances, please use

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Hristo Vitchev and Jivko Petrov at the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset

Vitchev Petrov Duo

the richly colored soundscape of our dynamic, cross-cultural world

Vitchev Petrov Duo

the richly colored soundscape of our dynamic, cross-cultural world

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