664: Yuriy Galkin on Russia, composition, and adventure




Contrabass Conversations double bass life show

Summary: Yuriy Galkin’s latest album ...For Its Beauty Alone has been turning heads since its release last year, getting warm accolades in All About Jazz, Jazz Weekly, and more. We chat with Yuriy about growing up in Russia, moving to the United Kingdom, and his eventual relocation to the New York City area in 2017.  We also talk about composing, workflows, how Yuriy approaches orchestration, and much more.  Check out Yuriy on at his album release show at Smalls in New York City on February 19!