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                                                                                                                               Photo by: Miki Hayama

Trumpeter Vitaly Golovnev was born in Nalchik, Russia into a family of musicians.  In November of 2003 Mr. Golovnev moved to New York City.  Since his arrival he has found himself in high demand working with many of New York�s most prominent Big Band�s including the Mingus Big Band, David Berger and "Sultans Of Swing" Orchestra, Brooklyn Big Band, and Hal McKusick Nonet.  Vitaly Golovnev has been active leading and composing for his own group since they formed in 2005.  His highly anticipated debut album, consisting of nine Golovnev originals, To Whom It May Concern (Tippin�), is scheduled to be released in January of 2009.  Mr. Golovnev has been fortunate to perform as a sideman with many notable musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Richie Cole, Lew Tabackin, Randy Brecker, Billy Cobham, Paul Bollenback, and Donny McCaslin.  Mr. Golovnev was awarded as a semifinalist in the prestigious 2007 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition.

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What Matters - Vitaly Golovnev

TIP1109 Released June 2012

�Golovnev is clearly a force to be reckoned with�

JAZZ JOURNAL

�Golovnev projects an idiosyncratic sensibility, ironic and romantic�

DOWN BEAT

�His playing suggests a more progressive, angular and daring feel to this music�

ALL MUSIC GUIDE

�Strikingly gifted�

SWINGTOBOP.COM

Vitaly Golovnev trumpet

Zhenya Strigalev alto saxophone

Nathan Peck bass

Pete Zimmer drums

 To Whom It May Concern - Vitaly Golovnev

 TIP1105 Released January 20, 2009

 �The talented, inventive trumpeter and composer Vitaly Golovnev makes passionate music 

 on To Whom It May Concern.  The trumpet powerhouse was a semi-finalist at the 2007 

 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition.  An artist whose inspirations

 include Horace Silver and Booker Little, Golovnev seeks to make �straight-ahead jazz of

 today.�  This is a stellar debut CD.�  Zan Stewart August, 2008

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Vitaly Golovnev trumpet

Jake Saslow tenor saxophone

Miki Hayama piano

Boris Kozlov bass

Jason Brown drums