YAVI

YAVI is a contemporary performer and producer bridging groove-based music with a jazz perspective. His work brings together elements of pop, funk, and electronic textures, shaped by a refined sense of rhythm, atmosphere, and emotional expression-merging live musicianship with a forward-thinking production aesthetic.

With an active international presence, YAVI has performed and developed projects across diverse cultural contexts, cultivating a cosmopolitan artistic identity grounded in rhythm, harmony and sonic detail. His music moves seamlessly between English and Bulgarian, reflecting both versatility and a distinctive artistic voice.

Performing with a standout live ensemble, YAVI delivers dynamic live sets that balance precision and improvisation. His stage presence is marked by expressive visual aesthetics and a strong artistic identity, creating a performance experience that is both musically engaging and visually distinctive.

Alongside his performance work, YAVI is an active producer and creative director, crafting original material that blends live instrumentation with contemporary programmed elements. Drawing on jazz, funk, and soul, his music explores texture and expressive interplay between musicians.

For this performance with his band at the „International Jazz Festival Dr. Emil Iliev“ in Borovets, YAVI presents a specially curated live set tailored to the festival context, incorporating improvisational elements while maintaining his signature sound.

Band:

Drums – Adrian Nikolov

Bass – Emilio Marholev

Guitar – Shterion Pilidov

Keys – Samuel Eftimov