Saxophonist and composer Oleksandr Kolosii, a rising force on the European jazz scene, returns this fall with his most expansive and sophisticated work to date: Crossed Sounds, available October 2, 2025. Featuring an international all-star quintet and recorded during a peak period of creative momentum, the album is a bold statement of Kolosii’s evolving artistry—melding bebop tradition with modern world-jazz textures.
On Crossed Sounds, Kolosii (tenor saxophone) is joined by a top-shelf ensemble: Alex Sipiagin (trumpet), Lorenz Kellhuber (piano), Makar Novikov (bass), and Donald Edwards (drums). Together, they create a sound that is at once rooted in straight-ahead jazz and flavored by the global and classical influences that shape Kolosii’s distinctive musical voice.
Stream or download Crossed Sounds and experience the fusion of classic jazz vocabulary with modern European nuance.
A Saxophonist Rooted in Bebop, Reaching Across Borders
Born in 1990 into a family of professional musicians, Oleksandr Kolosii began classical piano at age six before turning to the saxophone at twelve. Deeply influenced by bebop and hard bop legends such as Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, and John Coltrane, his sound reflects reverence for jazz history while embracing a globally diverse future.
After moving to Denmark in 2017, Kolosii immersed himself in the thriving Scandinavian jazz scene. His studies at The Danish National Academy of Music put him under the mentorship of artists like Karl-Martin Almqvist, Anders Mogensen, and later Seamus Blake. Further mentorship came through private lessons with top-tier saxophonists including Ben Wendel, Joe Lovano, Melissa Aldana, and George Garzone.
A Career in Ascent
Crossed Sounds follows Kolosii’s recent release Paws Up (2023, Unit Records), and his 2021 debut Multicolored, both praised for their emotional clarity and instrumental command. While his earlier works established him as a prominent new voice in modern jazz, Crossed Sounds is poised to solidify Kolosii’s position on the international stage.
His resume includes performances at prestigious festivals such as Blue Note Jazz Competition (Poland), Elbjazz (Germany), Vinterjazz, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, and Aarhus Jazz Festival in Denmark.
Global Rhythms, Deep Tradition
With Crossed Sounds, Kolosii weaves together his global influences—melding Eastern European lyricism, classical phrasing, and hard-hitting swing. The result is a project that speaks across borders and generations, staying true to the jazz tradition while fearlessly exploring new creative terrain.
Don’t miss the release of this landmark project on October 2, 2025.
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