Two of the most influential artists in Lithuania, Vladimir Chekasin and Vladimir Tarasov performed as a duet at the 8th OCT-LOFT Jazz Festival. Titled “La Grande Sonata”, it was absolutely a one-of-a-kind performance specially presented to the Chinese audience.

As the former members of the legendary Ganelin Trio, they shared the glorious years with Vyacheslav (Slava) Ganelin. Together they have nurtured the aesthetics of Soviet new jazz. The Trio was arguably the world's greatest free jazz ensemble.

This incredible double LP strives to restore that wonderful night - to witness history, and to draw the great spiritual power from their music.

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Vladimir Chekasin / saxophone, voice, keyboards

Vladimir Tarasov / drums, percussion

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Live at the 8th OCT-LOFT Jazz

Released: Old Heaven Books, May 2018

Tracklisting:

Part 1 - 25:03

Part 2 - 24:22

Part 3 - 13:58

Part 4 - 5:54