Zhenya Strigalev's "Smiling Organizm" Featuring Eric Harland, Dany Noel, Steve Fishwick, Liam Noble

Originally from St Petersburg, Russia, Strigalev has cut a dynamic path between the London and New York jazz scenes.

"London-based alto saxophonist brings his crackling, innovative spirit to his new album Smiling Organizm, inspired by a recent sampling of New York's downtown scene....ineffably cool grooves with memorable riffs, free-improv-infused breakouts and fast-talking bebop" – Metro.

Originally from St Petersburg, Russia, Strigalev has cut a dynamic path between the London and New York jazz scenes, having collaborated with some of today's most forward thinking creative musicians including Chris "Daddy" Dave, "Foley" McCreary, William Parker, Hamid Drake, Robert Mitchell, Liam Noble, Tim Lefebvre, Larry Grenadier, and Eric Harland among others. Zhenya Strigalev is critically-acclaimed world-class musician forging an increasingly high profile and international presence. This date is part of his European tour supporting his critically acclaimed new release out now on Whirlwind Recordings.

Zhenya Strigalev – Alto Sax, Eric Harland [Charles Lloyd, Joshua Redman] – Drums, Dany Noel Martinez [Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Concha Buika] – Bass, Steve Fishwick [Scott Hamilton, Lew Soloff, Anita O' Day] – Trumpet, Liam Noble [Tom Rainey, Chris Biscoe] – Piano.