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Vladimir Kostadinovic
Vladimir Kostadinovic is one of the most gifted and transformative drummers of his generation worldwide — a Serbian award-winning drummer and composer with a deeply personal style, highly active as a sideman with some of the world’s most renowned jazz musicians. His powerful groove, refined musicality, and deep understanding of both jazz tradition and modern expression have made him a sought-after collaborator on both sides of the Atlantic. Over the years, he has built a strong international presence by performing, touring, and recording with world-class artists in some of the most respected jazz settings across Europe and the United States.
His latest album, Iris, released on the legendary Criss Cross Jazz label, features an all-star lineup including Chris Potter, Ben Wendel, Joe Locke, Matt Brewer, Alex Sipiagin, and Geoffrey Keezer, and showcases his distinctive voice as both drummer and composer on the world jazz stage.
He has performed and recorded with iconic artists such as Benny Golson, George Garzone, Chris Potter, Gregory Porter, Seamus Blake, Antonio Faraò, Dusko Gojkovic, Chico Freeman, Charles Tolliver, Jim Rotondi, and many others.
Awards
AWARDS: BEST DRUM PLAYER-Tuscia in jazz 2008 Jimmy Woode competition.Teachers and jury; Kenny Barron,Francisco Mela,Kiyoshi Kitagawa,Shawn Monteiro,Eddi Palermo,Karl Potter,Rick Margitza,Tony Monaco,Ray Mantilla,Flavio Boltro,Giorgio Rosciglione,Gege Munari. BEST- Scholarship (Berkley College of Music) Boston 2002.
Gear
Gretsch drums Round Badge and USA Maple: 18 BD, 14 FT, 12 TT Ludwig Black Beauty, PAISTE Masters and Ride 22' Spizzichino, 20' Zildijian K Constantinople, 13' Old K hi-hat, Vater drum signature sticks sugar piccolo maple
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