............ .......... Val Belin (King B.)(Valery Belinov)
Composer, arranger, vocalist, multistyle guitarist - Russian blues patriarchKing B. & Queen B. in NYC - METRO MAGAZINE - the Biggest Russian speaking Community Magazine in New York City
.... Val Belin (King B.) invited myself and orchestra to perform In Jimi Hendrix Blues Club.. He..s, being one of the founders and Art Director of the Club.. It was a very warm and friendly meeting between the musicians of two countries: USA and Russia. This is the kind of high level summit that..s brings our two nations closer together....
Wynton Marsalis .. Artistic Director, Jazz at Lincoln CenterKing B. & Queen B. the New History
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"Miles Davis once said, "you don’t have to be poor to play the blues", King B proves you can come from Russia and play the blues too". It is truly remarkable that King B. sounds more like he hails from New Orleans than anywhere in Russia. His main inspiration is obviously-Jimi Hendrix and he keeps Jimi’s spirit alive. Truly authentic ..."
Lenny White .. Legendary Jazz World - known Drummer
.... I have performed in concert with several acclaimed musicians, such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane and others. I was convinced that even in Russia someone with Val..s talent and an amazing work ethics can reach an extraordinary mastery of their Art .. the kind that was demonstrated to me by Val Belin (King B.)....
Gary Bartz .. Grammy Award winning Jazz Saxophonist
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Since 2000 Val Belin has moved to USA , he has been recognized as the artist with an extraordinary abilities. During this period he has continued Previous released projects and has organized New Millennium Projects.
Guitar Player about King B. & Queen B.
Harkening back to the roving theater events of 30s Paris, this duo combines dance (Queen B.) and music (King B.), and mixes blues with Kings Russian melodic heritage. Savitar Boogie showcases beguiling slide lines, that at times, sound almost East Indian and a gently cooking groove. Its like travelogue music for lost souls.
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