Levinovsky went to the Saratov State Conservatory of Music to study composition, piano and theory. He entered the Soviet Army and was soon leading the jazz ensemble for the army orchestra, which won the grand prize at the local jazz festival. After his military service, Levinovsky formed a quartet and began to combine modern jazz techniques with Russian folk music.
It would become a hallmark of the Levinovsky sound. Gaining recognition from his performances at jazz festivals and on Soviet radio, Levinovsky soon came to Moscow and became music director and arranger for
the top jazz bands in the city. He met and jammed with all the jazz greats passing through Moscow -- including Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Milt Hilton, Thad Jones and Dick Hyman -- and he played piano on a recording by Ray Coniff, the first American artist to record in the USSR.
In 1978 Levinovsky formed his own group, Allegro, and quickly became nationally famous. They recorded 8 LPs and Allegro was named "best jazz band in the USSR." Levinovsky won "musician of the year" honors four times, one of the very few artists accorded that honor repeatedly.
Since arriving in New York in 1990 Levinovsky has performed with Rafael Cruz and his Latin band, Wade Barnes and his septet, Major Holly, Tom Hurrell and many others. He then formed his own trio and debuted in New York City. Peter Watrous of the New York Times wrote, "Nick Levinovsky has abundant technique and his music offers moments of reflection and lucidity." His charts are played by the Vangaard Orchestra and New York University's Jazz Orchestra, and his revived group, Allegro, has performed everywhere from Boston's Hancock Hall to the JVC Jazz Festival at Lincoln Center.
Cool jazz track featuring a confident guitar and keyboard melody backed by a relaxed drum and bass groove. Sounds like Weather Report, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Action, Thriller Jazz
Funky jazz track featuring smooth keyboard melodies with a bold bass, guitar and drum groove. Sounds like Weather Report, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Bold jazz track featuring adventurous sax melodies with a strong piano, upright bass, and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz (pending cat.)
Peaceful and beautiful Jazz track with a light sadness feeling. As the song builds up, the entire band comes in with energetic and powerful phrases that ring out with dramatic tones. Sounds like Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones, Gil Evans. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
In the beginning of the Suite, the journey has begun, features a tight Horn-driven melody. Sounds like Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Sports, Sports Orchestral
Slow Jazz Musical Landscape, done in a impressionistic manner. The sound is visual and Serge Gurbelo a Sax mogul is intimate and soft. Sounds like Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones, Gil Evans. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Bold jazz track featuring adventurous piano melodies with a strong upright bass and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Laid-back jazz track featuring smooth saxaphone melodies with bass, keyboard, and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Weather Report, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Confident jazz track featuring adventurous piano melodies, bright horns, and a strong upright bass and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A pretty Waltz, featuring some ambient Female Vocals at the opening and close, and solos by Sax, Trumpet, Piano, and Bass. Sounds like Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Relaxed feel with a Latin influence. Solos by Trumpet, Sax, Piano, and Bass. Sounds like Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz (pending cat.)
Alarming Expectation - The Flight can be the last one. The frequent change of measure 3,4 to 4,4 to 3,4, nervous theme and complicated harmony. As well as Debra Weisz on Trombone and Andy Middleton on Tenor Sax creates a certain mood for the piece. Sounds like Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones, Gil Evans, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Laid-back jazz track featuring smooth and sultry female vocals with a relaxed, piano led accompaniment. Sounds like Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones, Gil Evans. Female Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Funky jazz track featuring smooth sax melodies with a bold bass groove and melodic keys. Sounds like Weather Report, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
Bold jazz track featuring adventurous piano melodies with a strong upright bass and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Cool jazz track featuring a bold bass groove with spacey, melodic keys. Sounds like Weather Report, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz (pending cat.)
Energetic jazz track featuring smooth sax, vibraphone, and piano melodies with strong bass and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A real showcase for the band. Based on traditional AABA form, the piece is developed with unusual structures, like the saxophones' open chorus in the middle and the crossing polyphonic lines at the end. A serious challenge which the band manages brilliantly. Of course the solos - Noah Bless on, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Smooth jazz track featuring melodic horns backed by a relexed keyboard, upright bass, and drum groove Sounds like Weather Report, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Jazz rack featuring somber and subtle phrases, yet packs an intense and powerful section. Both soloists, Andy Middleton on tenor sax and Charlie Carnicas on trumpet, play with passion and imagination and logically bring the piece to its conclusion. An energetic orchestral development. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Bold jazz track featuring improvisational piano melodies with a strong bass and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Duke Ellington, Chick Corea. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz (pending cat.)
Laid-back jazz track featuring smooth trumpet melodies with bass, keyboard, and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Weather Report, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz (pending cat.)
Confident jazz track featuring bold horn melodies with a syncopated piano, bass, and drum groove. Sounds like Oscar Peterson, Weather Report. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A song of acceptance featuring a relaxed feeling and solos on Sax, Piano, and vibes. Sounds like Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz (pending cat.)
Laid-back jazz track featuring smooth saxaphone and vibraphone melodies with piano, bass, and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
ARTIST KEYWORDS: Nick Levinovsky,royalty free background music, television music, license music, television music, flash music, music licensing, download stock music, royalty free mp3, music clips, royalty free music download, background music, download music, corporate music, royalty free music downloads, license music, royalty free sounds, music for film
cheap production music,
royalty free music downloads,
flash music loops,
royalty free sound,
music for video,
business music,
royalty free music library,
royalty free mp3,
royalty free sounds,
stock music library,
sounds,
wav,
sound effects,
sound effect,
sound clips,
wav files,
music for tv,
production music,
background music,
music for video,
Nick Levinovsky,
royalty free music for tv
