Bio
All Colors of Jazz Union is an international formation of new-generation jazz musicians which main goal is to preserve mainstream styles of jazz (as bebop, hard bop, post bop etc.), but they are also keen to experiment with them in different ways.
Egor Tokarev is a saxophonist, composer, band leader of All Colors of Jazz Union who has released four albums of original music: «Bird 2020» (2020) — in duo with Sungtaek Choo, jazz pianist; «Vexillology», «Double Quintet» (2021); and «Without Rules» (2023) in cooperation with best jazzmen of St. Petersburg, Egor's hometown.
Also, Egor released a live album called "Live at Jazz Philharmonic Hall", which has been recorded on 15th of May, 2022 at live performance in Jazz Philharmonic Hall of St. Petersburg.
Currently, Egor Tokarev & All Colors of Jazz Union are working on new album, which is to be recorded in Amsterdam and released under All Colors of Jazz label.
In 2024, Egor Tokarev & All Colors of Jazz Union have won 2 awards in DownBeat's 47th Annual Student Music Awards in following categories:
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Original Composition for Small Jazz Ensemble — Egor Tokarev "Eight Winds" — Winner
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Small Jazz Combo — Egor Tokarev & All Colors of Jazz Union — Outstanding Performance