collection of piano pieces marked by their seamless continuity and harmony. Recorded on a day that comes once every four years, this series captures the essence of timelessness through the art of improvisation. Each piece flows into the next, creating a musical journey defined by its coherence and fluidity. The constant, unified flow of these improvisations offers listeners a meditative and introspective experience, showcasing the piano's versatility and the improviser's skill in weaving together melodies that resonate with the soul

Leap Year Lament: The Ebb of Time

Step into 'Synthetic Palette: The Art of Improvisation', a sonic landscape where the vibrant hues of piano colors blend with the textures of electronic music. This track is a masterpiece of live piano improvisation, painted against a backdrop of synthetic beats and ambient sounds, crafting an auditory canvas that captivates and inspires."

Synthetic Palette: The Art of Improvisation


Album title: Art of Improvisation - Nava (Album 01 / 09)

Artists: Majid Derakhshani, Arman Sigarchi, Shahu Andalibi

Label / Publisher: Studio Tabak

Genre: World / Persian Classical / Improvisation

Recorded at Schoko Pro Studio, Wiesbaden, Germany, 2010.

Release year: 2025

Design by Arman Sigarchi × Studio Tabak

Art of Improvisation – Nava II

Album title: Art of Improvisation - Nava (Album 01 / 09)

Artists: Majid Derakhshani, Arman Sigarchi, Shahu Andalibi

Label / Publisher: Studio Tabak

Genre: World / Persian Classical / Improvisation

Recorded at Schoko Pro Studio, Wiesbaden, Germany, 2010.

Release year: 2025

Design by Arman Sigarchi × Studio Tabak

Art of Improvisation – Nava III

Art of Improvisation – Nava IV

Art of Improvisation – Nava V

Album title: Art of Improvisation - Nava (Album 06 / 09)

Artists: Majid Derakhshani, Arman Sigarchi, Shahu Andalibi

Label / Publisher: Studio Tabak

Genre: World / Persian Classical / Improvisation

Recorded at Schoko Pro Studio, Wiesbaden, Germany, 2010.

Release year: 2025

Design by Arman Sigarchi × Studio Tabak

Art of Improvisation – Nava VI

Album title: Art of Improvisation - Nava (Album 07 / 09)

Artists: Majid Derakhshani, Arman Sigarchi, Shahu Andalibi

Label / Publisher: Studio Tabak

Genre: World / Persian Classical / Improvisation

Recorded at Schoko Pro Studio, Wiesbaden, Germany, 2010.

Release year: 2025

Design by Arman Sigarchi × Studio Tabak

Art of Improvisation – Nava VII

Album title: Art of Improvisation - Nava (Album 08 / 09)

Artists: Majid Derakhshani, Arman Sigarchi, Shahu Andalibi

Label / Publisher: Studio Tabak

Genre: World / Persian Classical / Improvisation

Recorded at Schoko Pro Studio, Wiesbaden, Germany, 2010.

Release year: 2025

Design by Arman Sigarchi × Studio Tabak

Art of Improvisation – Nava VIII

Album title: Art of Improvisation - Nava (Album 09 / 09)

Artists: Majid Derakhshani, Arman Sigarchi, Shahu Andalibi

Label / Publisher: Studio Tabak

Genre: World / Persian Classical / Improvisation

Recorded at Schoko Pro Studio, Wiesbaden, Germany, 2010.

Release year: 2025

Design by Arman Sigarchi × Studio Tabak

Art of Improvisation – Nava IX

🎹 After 27 years away, I returned to music for the pure joy of creating.
In solidarity with artists, I have removed all generative AI from my work, keeping every note authentic and played by hand.
A legacy of passion, integrity, and respect for the art.

Arman Sigarchi 

Iranian oudist & composer based in Cologne and Rasht. Blending Persian tradition with experimental textures, improvisation, and personal history. Founder of Cigarchi Tobacco, a multidisciplinary music & craft project.

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