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Sasha's Bloc

With a big-band sound that recalls the vibe of New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band infused with the Blues, a hint of Gypsy Jazz, contemporary jazz and swing, Sasha’s Bloc have been playing to sold-out shows across Southern California for the past two+ years and have developed a loyal following across the country.

Formed in 2012 by bassist Alexander Gershman who hails from Moscow, Sasha’s Bloc is an eclectic mix of musicians focused on the revival of the jazz culture of the 1920’s and 30’s, combined with the adaptation of modern jazz original compositions.

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Alex Gershman - Bass Guitar and Band Leader of Sasha’s Bloc Alex was born in Moscow, Russia. He has always heard music well and started playing on his own in high school in a small band. He then played throughout medical school in different jazz bands playing piano and bass, and acoustic guitars. He played in various venues in Russia with many accomplished jazz musicians and performed in jam sessions with major horn players and big bands in Moscow. His most passion always remained in Jazz of 1920’s and 30s. In 2012 Alex assembled his first jazz band Sasha’s Bloc. The first record produce by Joe Diblasi in early 2012 was a collection of Jazz Standards influenced by gipsy jazz. Sasha’s Bloc enjoyed the success in 60 live performances in the best Jazz clubs in LA. In the end of 2012 Alex started his work on the original songs and completed the collection in January of 2013 leading to the recording of the first original CD Melancholy. Alex Gershman MD, PhD is a Clinical Professor of Urology UCLA Medical Center, Chief of Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Director of Institute of Advanced Urology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, President of American- Russian Medical Association.

Sergey Chipenko – Piano Sergei Chipenko started to play piano when he was 5 years old. Through his education in the best music institutions in Russia Sergei acquired the richest professional background. Despite his interests in classical music he developed unconditional love to jazz and jazz-rock and continued his career as an artist and a composer. Sergei played concert in Moscow and United States together with very famous musicians; David Sanborn, David Mann, Nicky Richards, Phil Perry, Dave Koz, Brian Simpson, Richard Elliot, Mindi Abair, Eric Marienthal, Chuck Loeb, Jeff Lorber, Jimmy Haslip, Will Kennedy, Janna-Sergei Chipenko & Dave Koz, Jeff Lorber&Will Kennedy. He has a wide range of skills and musical styles that mirror his background.

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Sasha’s Bloc Partners With Grammy-winning Vocal Group Take 6 On New Single "Runaway Blues,” Available Digitally Today

Sasha’s Bloc Partners With Grammy-winning Vocal Group Take 6 On New Single "Runaway Blues,” Available Digitally Today

Source: Miles High Productions

The critically acclaimed jazz collective Sasha’s Bloc has teamed up with the ten-time Grammy-winning vocal group Take 6 to release their new single, “Runaway Blues.” This enticing track blends the big band jazz sound from Sasha’s Bloc with the smooth gospel tones of Take 6 and is currently available on iTunes and other major digital outlets. The single’s accompanying music video, which documents the groups’ recording session at the legendary Capitol Records, is also available now (you can view it ...

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Jazz Collective "Sasha’s Bloc" Sets "Heart On Fire" CD For March 2015

Jazz Collective "Sasha’s Bloc" Sets "Heart On Fire" CD For March 2015

Source: Michael Ricci

Jazz Collective Sasha's Bloc, Featuring Guest Vocalist Jane Monheit and Conceived by Bassist Alex Gershman, Sets Heart on Fire CD for March 2015. A Big Jazz Band Sound, Featuring Original Music That Hearkens Back to the 1920s, 30s and 40s; An Upbeat, Modern Embrace of an Era That Gave Us the Music and Stage Presence of Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Scott Joplin, Count Basie and More With the March, 2015 release of Heart on Fire, jazz collective Sasha's Bloc aims ...

Radio

Rockwired.com's Podcast Jazzed And Blue Presents Music And Exclusive Interviews With Alexander Gershman Of Sasha's Bloc And Chanteuse Lyn Stanley

Source: Rockwired Media LLC

The latest edition of Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is now available for download at Rockwired.com and features music and exclusive interviews with Alexander Gershman of Sasha's Bloc and songstress Lyn Stanley." It's exciting to have this podcast in it's 90 minute glory!" exclaims Jazzed and Blue host Brian Lush “This latest edition of the show embodies the sound and artistic excellence that we here at Rockwired want people to associate with our jazz program and upcoming ...

Music Industry

Los Angeles Club Favorites Sasha's Bloc Sign With Bridgewater Artist Management

Los Angeles Club Favorites Sasha's Bloc Sign With Bridgewater Artist Management

Source: Muse Media

LOS ANGELES CLUB FAVORITES SASHA’S BLOC SIGN WITH BRIDGEWATER ARTIST MANAGEMENT (DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER, THEO CROKER) FOR REPRESENTATION Band That Plays To Continuously Sold-out Shows Blends An Intriguing Mix Of Contemporary Jazz, Ragtime, Blues, Gypsy Jazz And Traditional Swing “Impressively swinging their way through a program of jazz standards and Great American Songbook classics.” – Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times/International Review Of Music “An ever-changing but always delightful big-band sound that mixes gypsy soul with American swing and R&B.” - ...

Recording

Sasha's Bloc To Release New CD, "Melancholy"

Sasha's Bloc To Release New CD, "Melancholy"

Source: Muse Media

LOS ANGELES CLUB FAVORITES SASHA’S BLOC TO RELEASE NEW CD, MELANCHOLY, SEPTEMBER 17TH Band That Plays To Continuously Sold-out Shows Blends An Intriguing Mix Of Contemporary Jazz, Ragtime, Blues, Gypsy Jazz And Traditional Swing “Impressively swinging their way through a program of jazz standards and Great American Songbook classics.” —Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times/International Review Of Music Los Angeles, California. Perennial Los Angeles favorites Sasha’s Bloc are set to release their new CD, Melancholy, September 17th via AG Entertainment . ...

“Impressively swinging their way through a program of jazz standards and Great American Songbook classics.” —Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times

"If Gershman and company have done nothing else, they have completely captured the sounds of the past (dixieland, swing)." —Jack Goodstein, Blogcritics

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Runaway Blues (single)

Self Produced
2016

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Heart On Fire

Self Produced
2015

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Melancholy

Unknown label
2013

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From: Heart On Fire
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