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This album takes you on a sonic adventure, where captivating soundscapes flow effortlessly from quirky, syncopated beats into clear, melodic verses and choruses. Crackling synth sounds weave through the tracks, complemented by an impressive range of guitar tones—from smooth, masterful neo-soul to raw, cutting-edge riffs. The vocals dance between ethereal falsettos and dynamic rap segments, while vintage piano and voice samples infuse the album with a nostalgic tape vibe.
Picky bass lines and punchy drums lock in the fluid and odd groove of the
Guitarist and composer Igor Osypov with his crunchy, slightly distorted sound has become one of the distinct voices in jazz as well as indie-rock and fusion. His playing with “blood and guts” brings a “fresh and complete concept” (allaboutjazz.com) to concert stages and jazz clubs all over the world. One of the albums that he has worked on as a part of Logan Richardson’s project “Blues People” has been listed under the top 3 jazz albums of 2018 by the New York Times.
Both as a sideman and a band leader Igor took part in a number of major jazz festivals, clubs and events around the globe such as Village Vanguard, NPR Tiny Desk, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, XJazz Berlin, Montreaux Jazz Festival and others. He won awards in many different contests in Europe such as Montauban Jazz, Smietana jazz guitar competition and Jazz nad Odra.
IGOR OSYPOV
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Igor Osypov | No Past Human
release: 13.10.2023
"No Past Human" is a deeply atmospheric album by Ukrainian guitarist Igor Osypov, blending jazz, classical, and rock influences. Featuring an international ensemble, the music explores themes of memory and identity through layered guitar textures, dreamy Rhodes, and expressive saxophone and trumpet lines, guiding listeners on a journey from lost pasts to new beginnings.
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