Navaz

Navaz is a collaboration between Persian singer Neda Jalali and guitarist Eric Tompkins. Originally from Iran, Neda lived for many years in Washington DC and London, England where she performed Persian standards and traditional music. She frequently shared the stage with well known Iranian performers such as Hayedeh, Aslani, Moein and Leyla. Neda met Eric in 2006 and began a musical collaboration which would eventually take her to Canada. Eric's extensive experience playing jazz and Latin music and his interest in world music perfectly compliments Neda's enchanting voice.

Within a short time Navaz was formed (the name translated from Farsi as ?caressing? or ?playing music?). Navaz: East of West is their first CD.