Let's make this birthday one to remember.

85 years old (Born on March 16, 1940)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Vagif Mustafazadeh—the man who boldly mixed jazz with mugham, proving once and for all that musical fusion is cooler than ice cream on a hot Baku afternoon! Your piano keys have danced their way into our hearts, making even traditionalists tap their feet in secret.

From your groundbreaking performances that left audiences speechless (and critics scratching their heads), to inspiring generations of musicians worldwide—your legacy swings louder every year. May your birthday be filled with improvisation, laughter, and enough applause to shake the Caspian Sea shores. Keep jazzing it up forever; you're timeless!