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Andrii Pokaz

Andrii Pokaz is a Ukrainian pianist and composer who works at the intersection of classical and jazz.

A rising star of crossover music, he demonstrates virtuoso mastery of the instrument and magnetic improvisation, creating an absolutely unique atmosphere during his live performances.

His extensive repertoire includes original jazz and neoclassical works, reimagined pieces by classical composers, jazz standards, and even pop music masterpieces.

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Pokaz Trio: Voices

Read "Pokaz Trio: Voices" reviewed by Ian Patterson


The title track from the second album by Pokaz Trio is an atmospheric, potent affair. Andrew Pokaz (piano & electronics), Oleksandr Poliakov (drums) and Yevhenii Myrmy (electric bass) marry aching melodicism and mantra-like rhythms in slow-burn meditation before a climactic, rhapsodic release. Think e.s.t meets Nik Bartsch's Ronin--with ethnic percussion adding spice. ...

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Pokaz Trio: Kintsugi

Read "Kintsugi" reviewed by Friedrich Kunzmann


A melancholic wistfulness seems to wrap itself around every bar and each note of this trio date by the Ukrainian talents pianist Andrew Pokaz, bassist Vitaliy Fesenko and drummer Yakov Taruntsov. The three virtuosi forming the Pokaz Trio dig deep into the repertoire of Eastern European melodies and rhythms to create seven original pieces that make up the gripping ride that is Kintsugi. The group's sensitivity towards dynamics, and tactful handling of shuffling rhythms in exchange with subtle melodies gives ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Proteus

Promin Records
2025

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Will you come with me?

Promin Records
2025

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So close, so far

Promin Records
2025

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Voices

Bark At Your Owner
2024

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Voices

OS'
2022

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Kintsugi

Losen Records
2019

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