Tequilajazzz

Tequilajazzz is a Russian alternative rock band led by bassist Evgeny "Ai-yai-yai" Fedorov (Russian: Евгений "Ай-яй-яй" Фёдоров) based in Saint Petersburg. Band members also included drummer Aleksandr "Dooser" Voronov (Russian: Александр "Дусер" Воронов) on the drums, Konstantin Fedorov (Russian: Константин Федоров), and guitarist Oleg Baranov (Russian: Олег Баранов).

Tequilajazzz
Evgeny Fedorov during Tequilajazzz concert in Chicago on Sep 29, 2002
Evgeny Fedorov during Tequilajazzz concert in Chicago on Sep 29, 2002
Background information
OriginSaint Petersburg, Russia
GenresAlternative rock, experimental rock, electronic rock
Years active1993–2010, 2013–2015, 2016–present
MembersEvgeny "Ai-yai-yai" Fedorov
Aleksandr "Dooser" Voronov
Konstantin Fedorov
Oleg Baranov
Aleksey Alyarkinsky
Oleg Emirov

The group was known for its energetic live performances, characteristic rhythm section, rather minimalistic yet inventive arrangements, and openness to contact with fans. The group's first album Strelyali? (Russian: Стреляли?) was released in 1995.

Group members cited The Pixies and Sonic Youth, among others, as their influences.

Tequilajazzz officially disbanded in 2010.[1] In 2013, the group reunited and performed anniversary concerts. They recorded an acoustic album, which was released in 2018.[2]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Strelyali? (1993)
  • Virus (1996)
  • Tselluloid (1998)
  • 150 Milliardov Shagov (1999)
  • Vyshe Oseni (2002)
  • Journal Zhivogo (2009)
  • NEBYLO (2018)
  • Kamni (2021)

Side and solo projects

Tequilajazzz members are involved in a number of side and solo projects playing in a wide variety of musical styles, including the bands Optimystica Orchestra and S.P.O.R.T. Evgeny Fedorov has also composed music for several Russian motion picture and television series soundtracks. Another noticeable Evgeny's side project is Zorge the band.

References
  1. "Распалась группа Tequilajazzz". lenta.ru (in Russian). 2010-07-17. Retrieved 2021-04-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Tequilajazzz выпустила акустический альбом "Небыло". Послушайте его прямо сейчас". Meduza (in Russian). 2018-04-20. Retrieved 2021-04-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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