New York-Tbilisi Connection Trio

New York-Tbilisi Connection Trio invites you to an evening of traditional and contemporary jazz at Dasta 943.

Formed in Tbilisi in 2015, the trio brings together three accomplished musicians:

George Mel (Giorgi Melikishvili) — a Georgian-American drummer, composer, and professor of drums at Tbilisi State Conservatoire. He spent 15 years working in New York, collaborating with renowned artists including Esperanza Spalding, Avishai Cohen, and Lionel Loueke.

Gia Rakviashvili — a virtuoso pianist.

Giorgi Samsonadze — one of Georgia's most sought-after bassists.

Known for their energetic, improvisation-driven performances, the trio regularly appears at jazz clubs and festivals in Georgia and internationally.

🎶 Lineup:

🥁 George Mel (Giorgi Melikishvili) — Drums

🎹 Gia Rakviashvili — Piano

🎸 Giorgi Samsonadze — Bass

📍 Venue: Dasta 943