Jazz Articles about Arseny Rykov

Arseny Ryklov: Forgotten Melody

by Peter J. Hoetjes
April 21, 2021

Released on the St. Petersburg-based Rainy Days label, Arseny Ryklov's Forgotten Melody is categorized, by the pianist himself, as “contemporary jazz." While undoubtedly true, this is an interesting classification, given his background. “There are two styles that made the biggest impact on me," Ryklov states, “ECM and classical music, particularly impressionists and Russian composers." While this trio album does contain a few moments clearly inspired by dreamy impressionism, particularly during its second half, the overt classical influences heard here are ...