Eugene Maslov

Eugene Maslov Pianist, Arranger, Composer

Piano prodigy from St. Petersburg, Russia residing in the USA. Studied classical piano with Lina Bershadskaya at the Moussorgsky College of Music and under Professor Fedorova at the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory where he also focused on Jazz studies. Eugene's passion for piano inspires legions of young players. He is a product of a rigorous and disciplined music education with first rate performance ethics, a true maestro. His continued development of classical and jazz techniques have resulted in a series of ground breaking CD releases. He has successfully worked with the cream of modern Jazz music. Shirly Horn, Hubert Laws, Toots Thielemans, Bob Sheppard, Gary Burton, Eddie Gomez, Boris Kozlov, Vinnie Calaiouta, Omar Hakim just to name a few. The following albums feature not only Eugene's incredible piano playing but also his masterfully crafted original compositions.

Recordings: 2010 Holiday Classics 2005 Where The Light Comes From... 2002 The Fuse Is Lit 2000 The Face of Love 1999 When I Need to Smile 1994 Autumn In New England

Collaborations: 2003 Some Kind Of Wonderful: Ilona Knofler Piano, Arranger 2002 Jazz Yule Love: Various Artists Piano 1999 Songs of Seven Seas: Sami Kaneda Synthesizer, Piano, Arranger 1998 Eat Me Baby, I'm a Jellybean: Daevid Allen Piano 1998 Family Jewels: Gong Piano 1995 Blues, Dues & Love News: Grammy nominated vocalist Ernestine Anderson Keyboards

Eugene Maslov: The Fuse Is Lit

Read "The Fuse Is Lit" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
April 2, 2003

This is the third album I’ve reviewed by Russian-born jazz artist Eugene Maslov, and I’ve yet to be disappointed.

Maslov, a classically trained pianist who swings, has technique to spare and a talent for split- second decision-making that never lets him down. Whatever the path, he’s always walking in the right direction. And walking is what he does best and most often on The Fuse Is Lit, eloquently interpreting half a dozen of his own compositions, the standards “One for ...

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Album Review

Eugene Maslov: When I Need to Smile / The Face of Love

by Jack Bowers
May 1, 2002

Two first–rate albums by classically trained Russian emigré Eugene Maslov whose technical prowess is equaled only by his fondness for American Jazz. The first features Maslov’s trio (bassist Eddie Gomez, drummer Omar Hakim) all the way, the second a trio (or trios) with guests Shirley Horn and Toots Thielemans added on two selections apiece. When I Need to Smile, apparently the earlier of the sessions, is a polychromatic showcase for Maslov’s impressive talents but if I’d been supervising the production ...

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Eugene Maslov: When I Need to Smile/The Face of Love

by Dave Nathan
April 1, 2001

An expatriate from the former USSR, Eugene Maslov's second album for Mack Avenue Records and 3rd overall (the first two were for the now defunct Brownstone label) features four of his originals and sundry other tunes making up an assortment of nine tunes. He is joined by two first rank hard bop and modern jazz players on today's scene, Bill Evans' former bassist, Eddie Gomez, and drummer Omar Hakim whose resumé lists stints with George Benson, David Bowie and Miles ...

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Recording

Eugene Maslov - "Where the Light Comes From"

Source: All About Jazz
March 27, 2007

Jazz Pianist Eugene Maslov's CD Where the Light Comes From (Blue Canoe Records) is an imaginative endeavor which not only shows off Maslov's extraordinary talent as pianist but demonstrates his remarkable abilities as composer, arranger and producer as well.

Eugene Maslov has been an active touring and recording musician over the past decade. He has recorded and performed with Shirley Horn, Toots Thielman, Gary Burton, Eddie Gomez, Omar Hakim and Pearl Bailey--as well as many others. Maslov now brings his ...
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Performance / Tour