Pokaz Trio
Since the year 2017, the band is a firm fixture at the main jazz events in Ukraine (Odessa Jazz, Koktebel Jazz Fest, Am I Jazz) and participates at jazz festivals throughout Europe.
Founded in 2016 in the city of Odessa by the pianist & academic composer Andrew Pokaz, the band put into motion a new wave of contemporary jazz in Ukraine. The trio successfully combines jazz, classical & ethnic music with electronic contributions. Their first album, ‘Kintsugi’, was released on the Norwegian label ‘Losen Records’ in June 2019, and it featured on the list of recommended recordings by the Europe Kazz Media Chart.
Since the year 2017, the band is a firm fixture at the main jazz events in Ukraine (Odessa Jazz, Koktebel Jazz Fest, Am I Jazz) and participates at jazz festivals throughout Europe. On 10 March, Pokaz Trio released its latest single. “We felt that Ukraine needed to be heard and this was our freedom manifesto”. ‘Voices’ appeared on Spotify’s best international jazz compilations.
Line-Up:
Andrew Pokaz: piano
Eugene Myrmyr: bass
Alex Poliakov: drums
