Kruzenshtern I Parohod

Karate-box-black metal – that's how the musicians of the Israeli band "Kruzenshtern and Parohod" jokingly name their trademark style, mocking any attempts to categorize their music. Jewish melodies, teeth-grinding hardcore, progressive rock, and free jazz are all melted into an astonishingly tight musical flow. The band's powerful sound and piercing melodies completely seize the listener and make him advertently follow the proceedings, whether on stage during a live performance or while listening to one of the group's albums. Their music has depth, seriousness, recklessness, and fun. It can be enjoyed cerebrally, and it can also be danced to from minute one. Kruzenshtern and Parohod was founded in 2002 by Igor Krutogolov, an Israeli composer, musician, and producer, following his meeting with Ruslan Gross (formerly the bass player of cult hardcore band "Rabies Caste") and Guy Shechter, a talented young drummer. Soon enough, they became a prominent phenomenon on the local alternative and avant-garde scenes, thanks to their unique compositions, wild energy, and inspired arrangements; even a musical piece which lasts no longer than three minutes contains a whimsical and unexpected musical stew, dynamically evolving from waltz to punk-rock, from klezmer to grindcore, from polka and foxtrot to black metal and free jazz. All of this, however, does not lead to an impression of vain musical eclecticism, but rather to new meanings achieved through the sharp and saturated musical themes, which simultaneously construct and deconstruct the many musical and cultural influences the band has. K&P are currently working on their fourth full-length studio album and are constantly performing in Israel and touring throughout Europe. In addition to countless club gigs, they have performed at the Vilnius Jazz Festival and at the Kansk International Film Festival. Kruzenshtern and Parohod are: Igor Krutogolov – bass, saw, vocals; Ruslan Gross – clarinet; Guy Shechter – drums; Boris Martzinovsky – accordion.