Jazz Philharmonic, St. Petersburg: address, repertoire, reviews

The first and only jazz philharmonic society (St. Petersburg) has existed for almost 30 years. Over the years, many unusual projects have been realized here. Already several generations of listeners have grown up, who do not imagine the musical life of Petersburg without this stylish and cozy institution.

History of creation

In 1989 the first jazz philharmonic was opened in Russia (St. Petersburg). Her appearance was the result of David Goloshchekin's long involvement in jazz music. Around him was a large circle of like-minded, world-class musicians, and they needed a playground for creativity. The idea of Goloshchekin nurtured and "pierced" for more than a year, he spent a lot of resources so that in St. Petersburg there was such a unique "focus of culture". The purpose of creating the Philharmonic was also the popularization of jazz and the message to the broad masses of the understanding that jazz is serious music. Here you can always hear the best performers of different directions of jazz. Gradually, the jazz philharmonic has turned into a kind of club where connoisseurs of this special music gather. David Goloschekin implements on the basis of this institution a lot of creative projects that significantly enrich the cultural life of the Northern capital. Today the philharmonic society is included in a small circle of the best jazz associations in the world, the biggest jazz stars are honored to play here.

David Goloshchekin - founder of the Philharmonic Society

The world of Russian jazz is impossible to imagine without a unique musician, multi-instrumentalist David Goloshchekin. He got interested in jazz as early as 15 years, while studying at a music school at the Leningrad Conservatoire, he approaches the circle of St. Petersburg jazzmen. And already at the age of 17 he began to work in the tour association. In his creative biography was a lot of interesting and unique. He worked in the famous orchestras of Yu. Vikharev, E. Rozner and I. Vainshtein. Goloshchekin owns piano, violin, viola, cello, saxophone and flugelhorn. In 1968 he created an ensemble of jazz music, in which he still works. With the band, the musician traveled all over the world. He had a chance to perform with Duke Ellington, Winton Marsales, Dizzy Gillespie, Paquito D'Rivera, Eddie Gomez and many other famous jazzmen. In 1989, thanks to the efforts of Goloshchekin, the jazz philharmonic society (SPb), a unique place that is considered one of a number of elite venues of the world, appeared. Today, the Philharmonic has become the main venue for the jazz music ensemble, as well as a place for the realization of a large number of jazzmen's creative projects.

Team

Philharmonia of jazz music was created as a unity of like-minded people. The core of the band was composed by musicians of the Jazz Ensemble and maestro D. Goloshchekin himself. As an independent creative unit, the soloist of this collective is Elvira Trafova. She has worked in Goloshekina for many years, and also has her own team, which includes pianist Pyotr Kornev, saxophonist Kirill Bubyakin, Viktor Shcherbin (konga) and Stanislav Streltsov (drums). Each of these musicians also has their own music projects and teams. Also, the jazz philharmonic is the "home" platform for such famous jazzmen of Russia as Hasan Bagirov, G. Holstein and his "Saxophones of St. Petersburg", Mikhail Kostyushkin, Vladimir Lytkin, Andrei Ryabov, jazz club "Square", as well as many young Musicians.

Poster

The repertoire of the jazz philharmonic is composed in such a way that listeners can recall the classics, as well as get acquainted with new works and performers. The poster includes concerts of collectives and performers of "residents" of the Philharmonic Society, as well as a large tour program. For the listeners, various combinations of musicians are of great interest, which makes it possible to get a new reading and sound of classical jazz pieces. In the playbill there are always new programs created for the birthdays of the greatest jazz musicians, thematic programs. In the repertory of the Philharmonic there is almost no repetition, it allows you to listen to a variety of live jazz every day. Concerts always have a connotation of improvisation, without which this music is impossible.

Philharmonic Hall

In the jazz philharmonic, located at the address: SPb, Zagorodny Ave., 27, unique conditions have been created for listening to this unusual music. Initially, D. Goloshchekin wanted to create a kind of club of like-minded people, where listeners feel themselves participants in the stage action. In the institution there are two halls: a large "Jazz Philharmonic Hall" and a small "Ellington Hall". The Great Hall of the Jazz Philharmonic is designed for 180 seats. Listeners are accommodated at cozy tables, they can order drinks and snacks in the bar, there is a dance floor in the hall. But the atmosphere here is not a restaurant, but a club one. The Philharmonic creates a special, soulful atmosphere in which people relax while listening to good music. Concert programs consist of two or three branches. The Ellington Hall is designed for 45 people, this is a chamber room where spectators are accommodated on sofas or at tables. There is also an exposition of objects from the history of jazz. The small size of the hall creates a special atmosphere, the chamber music sound and close communication with jazzmen is an indescribable intimate feeling, which is enhanced by high-quality music.

Touring program

The St. Petersburg Philharmonic of jazz music was created by David Goloshchekin to a large extent in order to have a platform for inviting worthy musicians. Almost all the world's jazz celebrities managed to perform in the almost 30-year history of the hall's existence. In addition to classical jazzmen, Goloshchekin often arranges various surprises for listeners. For example, may invite Vyacheslav Polunin with his "Litsedeyami" to speak with the Leningrad Dixieland. Also David Semenovich constantly expands the horizons of the Petersburg public, inviting the newest teams from different countries: Cuba, Spain, Latvia, the USA, Israel. Also, Maestro Goloshchekin is constantly engaged in the search for young talents in Russia, which also provides an opportunity to perform on the stage of the Philharmonic.

Projects

Throughout its existence, the St. Petersburg Jazz Philharmonic has been implementing several global music projects. These include: the competition of young jazz performers "Autumn Marathon", the educational concert program "Jazz for Children" and the festival of jazz music "Swing of the White Night", New Year's Jazz Festival. All these projects are aimed at promoting jazz in Russia, creating a jazz culture for the younger generation. The project "Jazz for Children" was the first in the history of the Philharmonic. Within the framework of this program special programs for children are held twice a month, where they get acquainted with the styles and directions of jazz, learn the history and sound of various musical instruments, listen to classical jazz pieces. The best and oldest jazz collectives and musicians of St. Petersburg take part in the concerts. In addition to permanent, multi-year projects, the Philharmonic holds numerous various events and events.

"Autumn marathon"

For more than 20 years, the jazz philharmonic society of David Goloshchekin has been holding a competition for young jazz musicians. The purpose of the event is to find and support young jazzmen. The competition is held in two rounds, as the jury are the most famous representatives of jazz in St. Petersburg. The winner is rewarded with the opportunity to perform at the Philharmonic Society every month for a whole year, as well as take part in the festival of jazz music. The contest is distinguished by a friendly, almost family atmosphere. Members of the jury not only evaluate performers, but also give them advice, and sometimes they themselves are included in the process of making music. Among the winners of the contest are many well-known and even famous jazzmen, among them are Gasan Bagirov, Kirill Bubyakin, Viktoriya Urusova, Maxim Nekrasov. Many of them have become habitual "residents" of the philharmonic society.

"Swing of the white night"

For more than 20 years in a row the jazz philharmonic has been holding a unique jazz festival in June. This platform gathers not only a lot of listeners and jazz lovers, but also musicians from all over the world. They consider it an honor to speak at this event. In the festival program there are always performances of classical jazz standards and new, author's compositions. Within the framework of the festival there are always well-known jazzmen from Petrograd headed by David Goloshchekin. The maestro always prepares some surprises for the public: these can be unique guest performers, unusual guests and bright jam sessions. Most of the program is composed of performances by young performers, so for the audience the festival is an opportunity to learn new names in the world of jazz.

Feedback from listeners

Over the years, the jazz philharmonic, whose reviews are full of the most enthusiastic epithets, works for the pleasure and enlightenment of its listeners. The special atmosphere of this place is always noted in the response of the Philharmonic's visitors. The listener here is not just a guest, but an "accomplice" to the musical action, he feels himself involved in the elite circle of St. Petersburg jazzmen. The philharmonic society has a large circle of regular visitors, who no longer simply enjoy jazz, but are well versed in it and feel all the nuances of performances. If you also dream of plunging into this indescribable atmosphere, come to the address: St. Petersburg, Prospekt. Zagorodny, d. 27.