Acoustic Machine

Acoustic Machine was created as a result of a spontaneous fusion of European, African and Latin notions. In the cultural diversity of the team, each player contributed their inique background and musical personality into the blend of a unique cosmopolitan style. The group has a multi-dimensional style which fluctuates from a tight beat to jazz and elevates to complexity of a classical composition. Their non-commercial approach creates a musical image that is sincere unique and complex.

Serge Krichenko - composer, professional guitar player, music teacher, leader of "Acoustic Machine"

"Since my childhood I adore music and I am always in it, in its eternal labirints, in its fantastical diversity. The most beautiful thing in this world to me always was, is and will be to play music, to study it, to have fun with it, to show it to people and to keep it hidden in me."

When playing, Serge practices an incredible technique - two-handed tapping and forte-piano style. The result is a sound of two or more guitars talking. His unorthodox method of playing has placed him in the top ranks of world-class guitarists. His background and experience ranges from the ancient ethnic, antique music to the very modern experiments with classical music, to Jazz.

Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia - Serge has travelled around the world playing with countless musicians, such as "The Work" - one of the leaders of modern rock (England), star of van-guard music "The Entertainment Killer" (Switzerland), Czeslaw Niemen (Poland), Russian Jazz stars Sergei Kurehin and Vlad Chekasin and many others. He now lives in America (Washington DC) and offers private lessons for aspiring musicians.

Rafael Javadov - Violinist, Musical Director of "Acoustic Machine"

Violinist Rafael Javadov received his Bachelor of Music degree from Dnepropetrovsk State Music College (Ukraine), 1989, and went on to graduate the Glinka State Music College of the Ukraine and the Rostov-Don Conservatory in Russia, earning his master degree in Violin: Soloist, Performer and Music Educator. After graduating from the Conservatory, he played in one of the top Ukrainian orchestras- Dnepropetrovsk Symphony. Rafael's excellent leadership abilities allowed him to become the conductor and arranger for Dnepropetrovsk Youth Violin Ensemble Violino". In 1995, the Ensemble toured Ukraine, Russia and Germany so successfully, that it was offered a tour in the United States.

Since 1995, Mr. Javadov has been residing in the U.S.A. He has performed with many of the Washington DC region orchestras: Delaware Symphony, Alexandria Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Philly Pops Orchestra, Concert Artists of Baltimore, Baltimore Symphony, Maryland Symphony, Arlington Symphony, Fairfax Symphony and The Baltimore Simfonietta. He has also played numerous recitals as a soloist and as a member of chamber music ensembles. He taught violin privately and as assistant of Rebecca Henry, the Head of the Strings at Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore.
Rafael has a special "outstanding artist" (extraordinary) status, which allows him to live in the United States. Throughout his career, he has had experience in both performing and overseeing musical groups throughout Russia and the United States.

Spice Band - Jesse Powers, bass; Dawoud Said, piano; Johnny Jones, drums

Fresh, exciting and alive…Guaranteed to keep the audience thoroughly entertained. Spice is one of the hottest jazz ensembles to date with an appeal that has earned them recognition from their listeners and contemporaries alike. The music of Spice has a sound that is distinctly unique with musical arrangements filled with warmth, originality, excitement and it's all executed with such precision that it would appease even the most critical ear. Whether performing traditional jazz, contemporary, fusion, R&B, original music or whatever (country, rock, ska, pop, etc.) the audience will be thoroughly astounded by the experience and professionalism of these accomplished musicians.

Testimonies

Last night, I went to see Acoustic Machine, a five piece band, the other night and they were better than fantastic!!! Virtuoso instrumentation and remarkable songs. I had a great time enjoying Acoustic Machine and Serge Krichenko’s music and I can't wait to see and hear them again.

Keith John
Three time Grammy Winner,
Recorded and toured with such well known artists as Billy Idol, Neil Young, Edward Van Halen, Stephen Stillls, Bob Seger and to name a few...