Billy’s Band is a Russian band from St. Petersburg playing blues, swing, jazz and rock. It was founded in 2001 by Billy Novick and Andrey Reznikov. They have 5 studio, 3 live albums, 3 singles and several compilations. They have participated in major jazz festivals in the United States and Canada.[1][2] The musicians describe their style as "romantic alcojazz".[3] They are one of the few popular bands in Russia which practice the DIY model: releasing, distributing and advertising records and organising concerts and tours themselves[1][4] and not signing a contract with a major record label or producer.[5]
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- ^ Наталья Кузнецова (6 July 2010). "Как Billy`s band покоряли Америку". MR7.ru. Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
- ^ Анна Саруханова (2008). "Романтический алкоджаз". No. 80. Новая газета. Archived from the original on 2013-01-20. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
- ^ Светлана СИМАКОВА (31 May 2010). "Билли Новик: "Как ты красив, проклятый!"". Mgorsk.ru. Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ^ "Барнаул посетит группа Billy's Band". ИА Алтапресс. Archived from the original on 2015-11-25. Retrieved 2010-11-25.