Evgeny Pobozhiy

Evgeny Pobozhiy is a famous jazz and fusion virtuoso guitarist and composer, one of the leaders of Moscow jazz scene. As a member of numerous projects of Igor Butman including Igor Butman Quintet and Moscow Jazz Orchestra he added a perfect sound of his versatile guitar to dozens of international projects which featured Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Manhattan Transfer, Dee Dee Bridgewater and other superstars.

Pobozhiy is fueling a fast growth of his solo career by creating international projects with young jazz stars from USA, Europe, Asia and Russia. His latest musical videos featuring Federico Malaman, Anton Davidyants and Gergo Borlai became viral on Youtube. Evgeny's main project is his Quintet which consists of the topmost Russian musicians of modern generation. Quintet's repertoire is based on compositions written by Evgeny, and his tunes thrill with a smart combination of jazz, funk, prog, hip hop, world and modern classical music.

In December 2019, Evgeniy Pobozhiy became the winner of the famous Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Guitar Competition. The jury of this competition included such legends of jazz guitar as: Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Lee Ritenour, Stanley Jordan, Russell Malone, Lionel Loueke, Chico Pinheiro. Evgeny Pobozhy became the first Russian winner of this competition (formerly known as the Thelonious Monk competition) in its entire more than 30-year history.

In September 2022, Evgeny presented the world with his debut album - "Elements for Peace". Some of the most famous musicians of the modern jazz scene took part in the recording of the album: drummer Antonio Sanchez, pianist Aaron Parks, bassist Matt Brewer and saxophonist Ben Wendel.
In April 2024, Evgeny presented his new album and new project: Evgeny Pobozhiy Orchestra - "Stream". This album organically intertwines elements of such styles as jazz-fusion, progressive rock and modern classical music. Evgeny's original compositions are richly decorated with the sound of a string group, and virtuosity and drama are balanced by the refined language of modern symphonic music.

Awards

Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Guitar Competition 2019 - winner

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