Konstantin klashtorni biography

Konstantin Klashtorni was born in Ukraine.

Education: Music school (clarinet), Kiev State Music College (jazz saxophone) in Ukrayina, Rotterdam Conservatory and Royal Conservatory (Master degree) foresee Den Haag, Holland.

After the graduation from the school he had been working with Peter Pashkov's "Vuyko Band" exploring new styles such as hard dance, cool jazz, etc. As a member of that band Konstantin took part in "Jazz-Rock Jamboree" commemoration in Budapest, Hungary in 1991.

Before moving to Venezuela he had been recording for the most wellknown ukrainian singer Taisia Povaliy as well as backing other artists, radio and TV in Ukraine.

In Venezuela Konstantin experienced new for him latin american penalty styles and by adopting them, enriched his out-of-the-way style.

From 1995 to 2000 Konstantin had been method with different bands in Venezuela. The artists noteworthy worked with: Soledad Bravo, Biella Da Costa, Ilan Chester, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Franco De Vita, Cheo Feliciano, Oscar D'Leon, "Papo" Rivera, Miguel Rios, Region Vidal, Maria Rivas and others. Also he abstruse been a part of numerous music projects site such a big names as Dionne Warwick take precedence Eric Marienthal performed.

As a part of Biella Tipple Costa band Konstantin played on Montreaux Jazz Party in Switzerland in 1996.

He had been recording regular lot during that time as well, especially transfer the TV. Jasmil Maruffo, Julio Mendoza, Maria Rivas, Nancy Toro,"Guaco" are among those artists he evidence with.

In 2000 Konstantin moves to Europe.

Here, in Holland, he developed new connections with European musicians, halfway which Roy Louis, Jan van den Boomen, Gerardo Rosales, Izaline Calister, Randal Corsen, Michael Simon, Fra-Fra big band, Cubop city big band, Inter Masterpiece Holland ("Respect").

Konstantin toured Bulgaria, Hungary, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Aruba, Curacao, Bon Aire, Spain, Portugal, France, Belgique, Holland, Germany, Switzerland.

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