About this concert
Ray's Jazz welcomes Russian born saxophonist Zhenya Strigalev for a mix of jazz and blues including tunes from his new album Blues For Maggie.\nBorn in St Petersburg, Zhenya Strigalev took up the saxophone as a teenager. After winning local awards for his ability he was granted a scholarship to attend London’s Royal Academy of Music in recognition of his outstanding musical talent. \nSince graduating, Zhenya has cut a dynamic path between the London and New York jazz scenes, working with some of the most forward thinking musicians on the contemporary jazz circut from Eric Harland to Ambrose Akinmusire; Tim Lefebvre of David Bowie's band to Alex Sipiagin; William Parker, Aaron Parks, Larry Grenadier and Nasheet Waites.\nThe line up includes: Zhenya Strigalev, saxophone; Ferg Ireland, double bass and Jon Scott drums.\nFor a full list of upcoming Ray's Jazz events, visit the Ray's Jazz Events page.\n Tickets: £5 standard.\nVenue: Level 6, Foyles 107 Charing Cross Road\nDoors at 6.00pm, performance from 6.30pm.
Show More
Find a place to stay
Upcoming concerts from similar artists
Bandsintown Merch
Circle Hat
$25.0 USD
Live Collage Sweatshirt
$45.0 USD
Rainbow T-Shirt
$30.0 USD
Circle Beanie
$20.0 USD
Easily follow all your favorite artists by syncing your music
Sync Music
Share Event
Zhenya Strigalev Biography
(Saxophone, electronics)
Since graduating from London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music, Zhenya has cut a dynamic path between the London and New York jazz scenes. He’s worked with some of today’s most forward thinking musicians including Eric Harland, Ambrose Akinmusire, Tim Lefebvre, Chris "Daddy" Dave, Alex Sipiagin, William Parker, Aaron Parks, Joseph "Foley" McCreary from Miles Davis fame, Larry Grenadier. Zhenya has appeared at many prestigious jazz festivals and concert venues, performing extensively in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Russia, Czech Republic, Austria, Britain, Switzerland, Chile, Argentina, Peru. He has recorded 4 albums with his groups - Smiling Organizm and Never Group. His music in regular rotation on BBC radio as well as national radio stations in Austria, Germany, Finland, Switzerland, Australia and France.
Zheny enjoys the challenge of shedding some light on the undiscovered and describes the desired on-the-edge thrill that unfolds: “The whole point of what I do is to surprise myself".
JZ Replacement is his latest project and achievement.
"Strigalev has long had a knack for conjuring big, frisky statements out of tight starting blocks... Inventive, fluent and thrilling... Serious fun."
- Evening Standard
"A maverick at the heart of modern jazz."
- The Telegraph
"A surreal, impressive brew."
- Jazzwise Magazine
"This could be the kind of jazz album that has something for everyone... Universally appealing."
- DownBeat Magazine
Read MoreSince graduating from London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music, Zhenya has cut a dynamic path between the London and New York jazz scenes. He’s worked with some of today’s most forward thinking musicians including Eric Harland, Ambrose Akinmusire, Tim Lefebvre, Chris "Daddy" Dave, Alex Sipiagin, William Parker, Aaron Parks, Joseph "Foley" McCreary from Miles Davis fame, Larry Grenadier. Zhenya has appeared at many prestigious jazz festivals and concert venues, performing extensively in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Russia, Czech Republic, Austria, Britain, Switzerland, Chile, Argentina, Peru. He has recorded 4 albums with his groups - Smiling Organizm and Never Group. His music in regular rotation on BBC radio as well as national radio stations in Austria, Germany, Finland, Switzerland, Australia and France.
Zheny enjoys the challenge of shedding some light on the undiscovered and describes the desired on-the-edge thrill that unfolds: “The whole point of what I do is to surprise myself".
JZ Replacement is his latest project and achievement.
"Strigalev has long had a knack for conjuring big, frisky statements out of tight starting blocks... Inventive, fluent and thrilling... Serious fun."
- Evening Standard
"A maverick at the heart of modern jazz."
- The Telegraph
"A surreal, impressive brew."
- Jazzwise Magazine
"This could be the kind of jazz album that has something for everyone... Universally appealing."
- DownBeat Magazine
Avant-garde Jazz
Jazz
Avant-garde
Fusion
Jazz Instrument
Follow artist