Taras Kuznetsov
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Odessa, Ukraine
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Languages
English
Spanish
Ukranian
Russian
main genres
Soul
Jazz
Gospel
Latin
R&B
World
instruments
Nord Stage
vocal range
Taras is an exceptional keyboardist with a very versatile and sensitive approach to music.

With over 20 years of professional experience, Taras Kuznetsov is a pianist, arranger, producer, multi-instrumentalist and composer. He has performed successfully in various venues across Ukraine and Europe, such as the Varna Jazz Festival and the Odessa International Music Festival, among many others. Taras can easily foresee what's best for your music, bringing all the possible textures and colours with his serious chops, almost instantly feeling what the song requires. Which is why musicians such as Frode Bartsh, Karl Frierson (DePhazz) or Andrew Prozorov very often chose him as their preferred session musician. Taras is also a producer for various Ukrainian aspiring artists like Jane Igraeva, HEADSHOT or Ana Pshokina. In 2017, his music with Ana Pshokina won the "Performance Jazz" and "Jazz Kolo" music competitions held in Ukraine.

Taras is very strong in Jazz, Soul and Latin music, but he prefers not to favor any particular style. He plays what the music needs, rather than what is formally required stylistically. After all, musical evolution, he believes, has been achieved by stepping outside each style's borders and by combining different genres. He plays piano since he was 4, so there is not a thing he doesn't know about this instrument. Taras specializes in overall keyboards instrumentation and arrangement - he can record almost any instrument via his massive library of virtual instruments and uses the Nord Stage as his go to instrument. Taras is comfortable working from audio samples and slightly less comfortable with charts.

instruments
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WOODWINDS

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet, 1 Bassoon

BRASS

2 French Horns, 2 Bb Trumpets, 1 Tenor Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone

STRINGS

1 Harp, 5 Violins I, 4 Violins II, 4 Violas, 4 Violoncellos, 1 Contrabass (includes C extension)

PERCUSSION (1 PERCUSSIONIST)

Timpani, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Tambourine, Woodblock, others including mallets

5 Violins I, 5 Violins II, 5 Violas, 4 Celli, 3 Contrabasses (includes C extension)

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instruments
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WOODWINDS

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet, 1 Bassoon

BRASS

2 French Horns, 2 Bb Trumpets, 1 Tenor Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone

STRINGS

1 Harp, 5 Violins I, 4 Violins II, 4 Violas, 4 Violoncellos, 1 Contrabass (includes C extension)

PERCUSSION (1 PERCUSSIONIST)

Timpani, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Tambourine, Woodblock, others including mallets

5 Violins I, 5 Violins II, 5 Violas, 4 Celli, 3 Contrabasses (includes C extension)

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DAW
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Audio Interface
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Presonus Studio 24c
preamp
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Golden Age PRE-73 MK2
mics
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Nord Stage
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This guy is the best, very versatile and always goes above and beyond what is necessary. Every time I work with him I get very nice things. And did very well playing Brazilian music!
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Victor Diz
Composer
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Taras went above and beyond to deliver quality music every single time! He is probably the most versatile musician we have worked with so far.
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Sven Werdisson
Musician
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Words cannot describe how talented, musically gifted, patient, understanding , communicative and caring Tara’s is about his clients and the services he provides. He goes way and beyond to help others achieve exactly what they’re looking for. My “go to” guy for all my projects. 100/100 . I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
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Jude Alyon
Producer
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