Kristina Arzhanova & Favorite Things is performance, originality and virtuoso improvisation on the same stage. The Favorite Things jazz quartet has been in existence for almost 10 years. The team brought together strong musicians performing on serious stages, winners of various international competitions. Fans of Favorite Things are people who love jazz and bossa nova songs.
ABOUT US
"The violin in jazz is a rare phenomenon. All the more valuable is every musician who is able to bring this instrument into the jazz context. Violin passages performed by Kristina Arzhanova give the music of Favorite Things a bright individual character. The rest of the quartet members are recognized professionals who perform in various projects and meet the high level set by the selected material".
Kristina Arzhanova is an unusual multi–genre artist. Kristina has a unique and rare timbre of voice, plays several musical instruments: violin, guitar, piano, kamancha, and also writes his own music. She is a laureate of a number of international music competitions and festivals.
Vocals, violin, guitar
Nikita Khabin
Nikita Khabin is a graduate of the Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory, winner of competitions and festivals.
Piano
Ivan Meshkorudnikov
Ivan Meshkorudnikov is a bass guitarist, in the past a participant in many projects in various genres and styles of music and famous music festivals. He also performed with a solo instrumental program.
Bass guitar
Ilya Baykov
Ilya Baykov is a drummer with a fine sense of taste and a great sense of music.