Prohor Burlak and Ruslan Vasilyev are students of G. Holstein, the founder of the unique orchestra “Saxophones of St. Petersburg”. They play in various jazz bands, including Jazz Philarmonic Big Bend, “Saxophones of St. Petersburg”, Big Band of Sergey Gusyatinsky and Big Jazz Orchestra of Peter Vostokov (Moscow). 

The Quintet, directed by Prohor and Ruslan, works in the style of traditional jazz of the 30s-50s. All band members are actively involved into jam sessions of the northern capital, and often collaborate with Moscow and foreign musicians. On August 15 the Quintet will perform in Erarta. 

Participants: 

• Prohor Burlak — baritone saxophone
• Ruslan Vasilyev — alto saxophone
• Nikita Arefiev — Piano
• Mikhail Fomin — bass
• Egor Kryukov — drums

* Please note that on the day of the event tickets can be purchased only at the museum ticket office.