Enver Izmaylov is a guitar player, a composer, one of the world top guitarists who use tapping technique. He was one of tapping inventers.  This technique may be considered an extended one, in that it is executed by using the fingers of one hand to 'tap' the strings against the fingerboard, thus sounding legato notes, often in tightly synchronized conjunction with the other hand. Enver’s music was influenced by ethno-jazz synthesis and he himself developed this style, having combined Crimean Tatar folklore with, so to speak, classical jazz.

Brass-ensemble «Kapriz» of the Bolshoy Teatre Orchestra (Russia, Moscow).

Brass-ensemble «Kapriz» is made up of the leading soloists of the Moscow Bolshoy Theatre. During some recent years the band has been playing in Greece, Estonia, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Armenia, Lithuania, Cyprus etc. The ensemble possesses wide repertoire constantly refreshing and enriching it: classics, popular jazz tunes, folk impressions, contemporary rhythms etc.

 Olena and Ihor Perchook Jazz-duet (Israel)

Olena Perchook is a singer who being a 9-year old girl was invited by Alla Poogachova, a Soviet pop-diva, to Moscow to participate in “Rozhdestvenskiye Vstrechi”, the series of concerts with popular singers of that time. Olena is a prize-winner of international song contests. At the age of 25, she became a well-known singer in Israel. She had some gigs with Deborah Brown in Israel, The USA, Brazil. Olena’s singing style can be identified as jazz-pop with some latin jazz influences.

Leshek Dranitski (Poland)

Leshek Dranitski is a jazz and blues guitar player, he is also an author of some texts, a composer and a vocalist. During his musical career Leshek succeeded to have 4 mutual CDs recorded with well-known Polish musicians such as Zbignev Yaremko, Erik Kulm, Andzhej Kudzikh, Macey Sikala, Piotr Voytasik, Leshek Mozhdzher, Piotr Lemanchyk, Yatsek Olter. Leshek Dranitski took part in jam-sessions together with well-known blues musicians. Leshek has released 17 albums of different kinds of music, starting from blues, jazz, and finishing with satirical cabarets together with Roody Shubert. His music was influenced by Joe Pass and Chet Baker. Being a fan of ballads, during his gigs Leshek creates warm and unique atmosphere.

Yuriy George Vynohradov (Ukraine)

Yuriy George Vynohradov is a professional composer, a wonderful piano player, a singer. He released 12 albums, and finished recording of the new 13^th album. Yuriy enjoys classical style, rock and pop music, blues, rhythm-and-blues. All Venohradov’s songs are written in English, you can hear the songs in The US and Europe. Yuriy G Vynohradov is a living legend of rock- and pop-music of the former USSR, a pioneer of all the soviet rock-movement. He is 52 and it 40 years that he’s given to music. Yuriy can be truly considered a legend of the rock-and-roll music.

«Z-Band» and Ihor Zakus (Ukraine)

Ihor Zakus is said to be the best bass-guitar player of Ukraine. His music contains everything: technique, real Ukrainian melody, together with the high-quality sound. During the festival the band will present the program «Kolomyyky». All the arrangement was done by Ihor himself. You will hear Ukrainian folk songs in jazz arrangements, that, according to the critics, will drive you crazy.

Lounge Project «HVOYA» (Ukraine)

It not that easy to define the style of the HVOYA music. It is a divine mix of jazz, electro and trip-hop. To just imagine the music, you should combine music of Sade, Thom Yorke (Radiohead), Bjork and Norah Jones. The HVOYA’s music is an exotic mix of melodies of acoustic instruments.

«Solomin Band» (Ukraine)

This well-known Ukrainian band has many interesting features. And it’s not only about the repertoire (the band plays their own tunes, jazz standards, ethno-jazz etc.). Victor Solomin, the band’s founder, plays jazz using domra — one of Ukrainian folk instruments. You can be surprised, but when you hear the music, you realize that it’s worth it.

Dara Navrodska (Germany)

Being a very talented musician, Dara Navrodska took part in many musical performances. The gift of improvisation enabled her to broaden the horizons and start playing ethno-jazz and improvising. Dara Navrodska loves folklore, especially the Ukrainian one. She enjoys experimenting with her music. Her interpretation of jazz standards is outstanding: they become filled with folk rhythms and melodies.

Oleh Bakovskyy Jazz Trio (Ukraine)

Oleh Bakovskyy Jazz Trio is a well-known Volynian band that has been discovering jazz for the Lutsk citizens for a few years already. The band plays jazz standards in their own interpretation. The band welcomes many musicians to join them on stage, thus creating a kind of a session gig during the festival.

«Double Jam» (Ukraine)

«Double Jam» is a newly-created jazz band. Nevertheless, they do have fans already. The band plays jazz standards, too, but they managed to make their music stand out from the crowd: Kateryna Maliborska’s vocal part is enchanting.

As we can see, its’ not the music only, but the geography of the festival фестиваля  «Art Jazz Cooperation 2009» is overspreading with every passing year. We anticipate to see the bands on stage.