About Shadows of Jazz

Shadows of Jazz was formed in April 2013, as a joined project of the band Fusion Sky Duet, and a young talented singer-songwriter Yana Kupets.

Fusion Sky Duet has successfully participated in a number of international competitions and festivals. Among them are the international guitar festival April Branches, Master-Jam Fest, Live in Blue Bay 2013, and others. Yana Kupets is a laureate of international nominations in the category Fortepiano: compositions.

Mike Koylo, a leading member of the band, is a first-class guitarist, virtuoso and composer, also an experienced guitar teacher in his spare time. His right hand Vladimir Kovalev, master of guitar, guitar rhythm, and in addition, highly-skilled in playing contrabass.

Yana Kupets, a heart of the band, possesses a mesmerizingly beautiful soft voice, and together with her lyrical and composing abilities, she is an inspirational force behind the band.

Johan Kuurman joined Shadows of Jazz in summer 2014 as a drummer and pianist. On piano he plays beautiful easy listening ballads, and on the drums he strengthens the rhythm in jazzy songs. Don't be surprised if you see Johan taking a microphone.  He also sings the backing vocals in the band. Multi musician as he is, he began his music path at a young age with playing alto saxophone.