Artist description The debut recording from the Russian born pianist of his soulful blend of blues, jazz and fusion innovations.

Music Style Jazz

Musical Influences Keith Jarrett, Sting, Bach

Similar Artists Pat Matheny, Sting

Artist History Jazz quartet 'Kroog' was formed by Andrew Akopov in 1985 and showcased his compositions in popular clubs in Los Angeles. Album 'Face Value' is a result of colaboration with many L.A. musicians and was recorded using some of the best studio musicians.

Group Members Andrew Akopov - keyboards; Gary Meek - tenor, soprano saxophones, flute; Dave Carpenter - bass; Dick Weller - Drums; Dmitri Mamokhin - trumpet

Instruments Keyboards

Albums Face Value

Press Reviews Akopov is a Russian born composer who began classical piano at 7, at 15 joined the Moscow Jazz Studio and by 17 participated in his first jazz festival. Now 28 and living in Los Angeles, Akopov heads the quartet "Kroog" and has played with various jazz artists. A blend of acoustic and fusion jazz Akopov is very talented and holds a degree from UCLA in film scoring. The song 'Spirited Child's Play' is exactly what Akopov makes playing the piano sound like. A warm and harmonic musician we can expect only greater things from this young composer.Allen Morales - Victory Review, November 1996

Location Los Angeles, California - USA

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