Контрасты [Contrasts] is an album by Russian jazz-rock ensemble Allegro, released in 1980 on Мелодия (Melodiya). Tracklist: A1. “Волжские напевы” (7:17) A2. “В народном духе” (10:45) В. “Контрасты (Концертино в 3-х частях)” (19:04) — Часть 1 — Часть 2 — Часть 3 Credits: Виктор Двоскин 〈Victor Dvoskin〉 — bass Виктор Епанешников 〈Victor Epaneshnikov〉 — drums […]
Золотая середина (The Golden Mean) is the third album by Russian avant-garde jazz ensemble Allegro, released in 1985 on Мелодия (Melody). Tracklist: A1. Fantasy in G Major (10:23) A2. Composition on a Theme of Cole Porter (10:34) B. Concert Suite in Three Movements (20:52) Credits: – – – –
Аллегро (Allegro) were a Russian jazz-funk big band that was active for 11 years, staring in 1978. The band debuted with two tracks on the Джаз-78 compilation by Мелодия (Melodiya). Between 1980 and 1986, the band released four studio albums on the label. Members: Николай Левиновский [Nick Levinovsky] (keyboards), Владимир Коновальцев [Vladimir Konovaltsev] (saxophone, 1978-82), […]
