 | (b. 1971, St.Petersburg). Started to play guitar since he was 10 years old. In 1986-1990 studied in the Saint-Petersburg Musorgsky's music school on which ending has acted in Gnesin's Academy (a class of professor A.Frauchi). In 1992 V.Chebanov became the diplomant of III International competition "Spring of a guitar", taking place in Belgium, and in 1994 has won I the premium and Grand prix of II International competition " the Cup of the North " (Russia). 1995 has brought one more victory on III International competition of guitarists (I the premium and Grand prix with delivery of a guitar of the Spanish master). In 1997-1999. V.Chebanov has passed a rate training in a class of professor A.Frauchi. Since 1997 Vadim is the soloist of Moscow philharmonic association. Vadim Chebanov actively gives concerts in Russia and abroad. He performed with concerts in Italy, Ireland, Belgium, Czech Rebuplic, and also in the countries CIS. |
 | World class Top-Russian guitarist, who subdues his audiences by astonishing performance skills, improvisational flight and rich melodies. Roman Miroshnichenko is one of the most prominent virtuosos in Russian contemporary jazz. WInner of the "9th Annual Independent Music Awards. Was nominated for and won both the regular and Peoples Choice popular vote judging. 10th Annual Independent Music Awards the Best World Beat album of year nominee His soaring career as an artist includes numerous awards from international jazz festivals and contests, as well as collaboration, performances and recordings with such world-renowned musicians as: Al Di Meola, Larry Coryell, Djivan Gasparyan, Frank Colon, Joao Donato, Marco Mendoza, Saskia Laroo, Richie Cole, Milcho Leviev, Augusto Enriquez to name a few. Roman's playing is characterized by bright melodies, clear improvisational thinking, ability to use multiple stylistics, rich technique and equal control over acoustic and electric versions of the instrument. Roman is an official Ovation Guitars, Paul Reed Smith guitars and D'Addario Strings artist. His guitar can be heard on numerous soundtracks for popular Russian and foreign TV series and movies and on the albums of Russian pop music stars and international projects. In 2002 Roman founded his own band RMProject that has been touring since then all across Russia, ex-USSR and European countries on regular basis. The band is a frequent visitor and headliner at many prestigious jazz festivals. Today, Roman Miroshnichenko is one of the leading fusion guitarists in the world, dexterously combining jazz, blues, Latin, African and Cuban rhythms, with the energy of funk and expressive flamenco style. |