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Jad Azkoul

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Musician of Classical

Jad Azkoul is a teacher and concert classical guitarist who was once the student of Abel Carlevaro, and translated much of his work. In 1997, Carlevaro declared that Azkoul was his "genuine representative", as well as being a "great master teaching alongside" him.[1] Azkoul's father is Karim Azkoul, the Lebanese diplomat and philosopher. Azkoul is also the cousin and close friend of fellow Lebanese-American musician Paul Jabara, an esteemed Disco composer. Azkoul is renowned both as a performer and teacher; he is often invited to give masterclasses in various festivals throughout the world.