Características
Born in Leningrad in 1948, jazz pianist Vladimir Shafranov began playing the piano and violin at the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory at the tender age of four. In 1973, he moved to Israel and a few years later to Helsinki, where he became a Finnish citizen. In 1983, he moved to New York, where he played with many of the best jazz musicians, including Art Farmer, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, George Coleman, Ron Carter, Dizzy Gillespie, and Al Foster. He has lived on the Åland Islands since 1998 and tours Japan regularly. His recordings for Venus Records enjoy cult status. With the support of a powerful rhythm section, Shafranov dazzles with his romanticism, beautiful harmonies, and driving swing. A thoroughly enjoyable trio album and a must-have for Shafranov fans!
“From Russia With Love” was recorded on February 1 and 2, 2015, at OAL Studio in Stockholm, Sweden, and was produced, mixed, and mastered by legendary sound engineer Tetsuo Hara.
LP 1
Side A
1. Midnight In Moscow 2. Valse No 2 3. From Russia With Love
Side B
1. Full Moon And Empty Arms 2. Karelia - Troika 3. Baubles, Bangles And Beads
LP 2
Side C
1. Cheburashka 2. Dark Eyes 3. Stenka Razin
Side D
1. Barcarolle 2. Vem Kan Segla 3. Midnight In Moscow (Reprise)