Pianists · 1937–2019

Milcho Leviev

Bulgarian composer (1937–2019)

Born: 19 December 1937
Plovdiv
Died: 12 October 2019
Thessaloniki
Country: Bulgaria
Discography: 14 albums

Biography

Milcho Leviev was a jazz musician who played piano and musical keyboard. Milcho Leviev was born on 19 December 1937 in Plovdiv and died on 12 October 2019 in Thessaloniki. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop. The discography here lists 14 albums, from “First Meeting” (1986) to “Nina” (2015). Honours include Order of Stara Planina (1997), honorary doctorate (1999) and Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius Equal-to-apostles (2007).

Milcho Leviev (Bulgarian: Милчо Левиев [ˈmiɫtʃo lɛˈviɛf]; December 19, 1937 – October 12, 2019) was a Bulgarian composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. Leviev was born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, into a Bulgarian Jewish family; his father was Izak Leviev and his brother was the artist Yoan Leviev.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

First Meeting 1986

Piano Lesson 1987

Bulgarian Piano Blues 1990

Gourbet Mohabet 1990

Man From Plovdiv 1992

The Oracle - Live at Suntory Hall 1992 · Live

Up & Down 1993

Jive Sambas 1997

Live At Vartan Jazz 1997 · Live

Chamber Music 2000

Basel Blues 2002

Quiet Love (A Mini Jazz Opera in 11 Acts) 2004

Multiple Personalities - Milcho Leviev Plays The Music Of Don Ellis 2006

Nina 2015

Awards

1997 Order of Stara Planina
1999 honorary doctorate
2007 Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius Equal-to-apostles

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Milcho Leviev play?

Milcho Leviev is known for playing piano and musical keyboard.

When and where was Milcho Leviev born?

Milcho Leviev was born 19 December 1937 in Plovdiv.

What are Milcho Leviev's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include First Meeting (1986), Piano Lesson (1987), Bulgarian Piano Blues (1990), Gourbet Mohabet (1990) and Man From Plovdiv (1992).

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