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Papuna Sharikadze is a Georgian jazz pianist, composer, and singer. Papuna has graced the stages of prestigious venues, captivating audiences with his performances. Notable among these venues are the iconic Blue Note in New York City, Birdland Jazz Club, Scullers Jazz Club, Regattabar, Berklee Performance Center, Tribeca Performing Arts Center, as well as the esteemed Tbilisi Concert Hall, and Tbilisi State Conservatoire.
Moreover, Papuna’s talent has also shone brightly at various esteemed music festivals, including the Saulkrasti Jazz Festival in 2012, the Umbria Jazz Festival in 2013, the Orvieto Jazz Festival in 2013, the Tbilisi Jazz Festival in 2017, and the Klaipeda Jazz Festival in 2021. These remarkable performances have allowed him to share the stage with internationally acclaimed artists, including Eddie Gomez, Terence Blanchard, Lenny White, Danilo Perez, Marshall Gilkes, John Benitez, Ralph Peterson, Hal Crook, Tia Fuller, and many others.