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Gregory Golub
Gregory Golub performing in Tel Aviv 10.01.2021
Background information
BornApril 7,1956 (age 68)
Zaporozhye, Ukraine (USSR)
GenresJazz, Jazz Fusion, Classical, Contemporary Music
Occupation(s)Composer, jazz pianist, songwriter - musician
Instrument(s)Piano, keyboards
DiscographyIdioms (2004), Jazz Aftertaste (2019)
Years active1974 - present
LabelsIndependent
Websitehttps://gregorygolub.com/

Gregory Golub is an Israeli composer, jazz pianist, and songwriter, originally born in the USSR.

Biography

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Early Life

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Gregory is a self-taught pianist from the age of 12. Later pursuing formal musical education in the former USSR.[1]. His early musical influences were the pianists Erroll Garner, Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans and Chick Corea, contributing to the formation of his own unique style of music.

During his early career, Gregory gained recognition for his original jazz compositions, receiving an excellence prize for the best original Jazz composition at the 1980 Jazz Festival in Saratov[2]

Musical Career in Israel

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In 1990, Gregory Golub moved to Israel, where he has since been engaged in the creation of music. Throughout his career, Gregory has composed a diverse range of multi-genre musical compositions, songs, and thought-provoking poetic texts, as well as original interpretation of famous jazz standards.

Gregory has presented six solo programs. showcasing his original instrumental compositions, songs, and poems, and he has made appearances on various television[3] and radio programs.

Notable Album and Performances

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In 2004, Gregory released the album "Idioms", featuring original instrumental jazz compositions, piano and vocal jazz improvisations.

"Jazz Aftertaste" Album

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In 2019, Gregory released "Jazz Aftertaste"[4], an album featuring 12 original jazz compositions spanning diverse genres, from blues to electronic and Latin music. The album reflects his enduring love for jazz and improvisation.

Recent Performances

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On October 1, 2021, Gregory premiered "From Jazz to Classics and Back"[5] in Tel Aviv.

On May 20, 2023, he introduced his latest solo program, "Jazz Aftertaste".

Reviews

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In 2024 Gregory Golub's composition "Waltz-Rag" has garnered the attention of the renowned Jazz journalist Scott Yanow, who wrote a review at All About Jazz, praising Golub's latest release for its multi-genre approach and captivating blend of styles. According to Yanow, "Gregory Golub can always be relied upon to record and perform music that is colorful, intriguing, memorable, and easily enjoyable"[6]

In addition, Gregory Golub's composition "Waltz Rag" achieved significant music fan recognition in 2024, securing the top spot in All About Jazz's prestigious list of the Jazz Top 10 Songs of the Month of May 2024[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ Jazz, All About (2024-04-30). "Gregory Golub Musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  2. ^ Медведев, Александр , Ольга (1987). Советский джаз. Проблемы. События. Мастера [Soviet jazz. Problems. Events. Masters] (PDF) (in Russian). Советский композитор. p. 434.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Gregory Golub (2024-03-31). Grеgory Golub in "Evening Bird" Григорий Голуб в "Вечерней пташке" RTV International 2004.11.03. Retrieved 2024-09-06 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ Sorovic, Tamar (2023-03-13). "Gregory Golub - Jazz Aftertaste". Bama ACUM, Beit Hayotzer (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  5. ^ Sorovic, Tamar (2021-08-30). "From Jazz to Classics and Back". Bama ACUM, Beit Hayotzer (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  6. ^ Yanow, Scott (2024-04-30). "Jazz news: Pianist / Composer Gregory Golub Releases 'Waltz-Rag', A Multi-Genre Piece For Solo Piano And Strings That Covers Several Styles And Moods". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  7. ^ All About Jazz (2024-05-01). "Jazz news: All About Jazz Top 10 Songs: May 2024". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  8. ^ Golub, Gregory. "Song of the Day: Waltz-Rag by Gregory Golub". All About Jazz Songs. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
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