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Arseny Rykov’s Forgotten Melody, to be released April 2, is a stunningly contemplative and innovative work, featuring new and original compositions from Rykov. The composer draws from elements of the third-stream as well as from the styles of such heralded contemporary jazz pianists as Robert Glasper and Brad Mehldau to weave narratives of doubt, anxiety, and evolution. The composer and bandleader notes “From my point of view, an artist has a big responsibility in front of the audience. The responsibility of being sincere, honest, and consistent in what one creates and says. I want to believe that my music is able to unite people. Especially such multicultural and international music as contemporary jazz.” Alongside Rykov, Forgotten Melody features bassist Nikolai Olshansky and drummer Vitaliy Epov. Arseny Rykov – piano, composition Nikolai Olshansky – bass Vitaliy Epov – drums Musical producer – Sasha Mashin Executive producer – Eugene Petrushanskiy Recorded at Cinelab Studio, M
