Kruglov, Alexey / Vladimir Tarasov

In Tempo

Label: United One Country: Russia

Reed and drum duos from multi-reedist Alexey Krugolov on alto and tenor sax and bassett horn, and drummer/percussionist Vladimir Tarasov, recording in the studio in Moscow, 2010.

Best known for his work with the Ganelin Trio, "Vladimir Tarasov was born in Archangelsk, Russia. Since 1968 he has lived and worked in Vilnius, Lithuania. For many years Tarasov performed with the Lithuanian Symphonic Orchestra and other symphonic, chamber, and jazz orchestras in Lithuania, Europe and the USA.

From 1971 to 1986, Tarasov was a member of the well-known contemporary jazz music trio Ð GTC (Viatcheslav Ganelin, Vladimir Tarasov, Vladimir Chekasin). With the Trio and many other artists and orchestras he has recorded more than 100 records and CDs including numerous solo performances. [...]"-Vladimir Tarasov website

Best known for his releases on the Leo label, "Alexey Kruglov is a saxophonist, composer and theatre-producer. His ideas in the field of new art led him to create an original system of image personification in the space of sounds. In spite of being a jazzman and ant jazzman, a classic and avantgarde musician, he stands by a clear path in his work."-Alexey Kruglov website