Vladimir Sapožnin - Imitatsioonid (FULL EP, jazz / parody / avant-garde, 1965-1966, Estonia, USSR)

Artist: Vladimir Sapožnin Album: Imitatsioonid Year: 1985 (Recorded 1965-1966) Genre: jazz, parody, avant-garde Country: Estonia, USSR Label: Мелодия – М62 46685 009 Tracklist: Side A 00:00 A1 Imik A2 Kus On Mu Aed A3 Dinah A4 Möned Neist Päevist A5 Pariisi Bulvarid A6 Kirsiaed A7 Vana Grammofon Saaremaa Piano by Leo Tauts Side B 08:52 B1 Neegri Hällilaul B2 Džungli Hääled B3 Serenaad Performed by Leo Tauts Ensemble Vladimir Sapožnin (b. 1906), a distinguished artist of the Estonian SSR, represents a truly unique phenomenon in vocal art. A classically trained singer, he studied under Professor K. Mostras in Moscow and later in the class of Professor J. Paulsen in Tallinn, and has also established himself as a conductor. At the same time, Sapožnin reveals himself as a remarkably versatile performer and an exceptional master of imitation. Using only his voice, he recreates the timbres of symphony orchestra instruments and brings to life well-known variety performers with striking authenticity. For over a quarter of a century, the artist has appeared on stage, from his earliest performances in the circus arena to his later work as a true virtuoso of transformation, continually astonishing audiences with his rare and multifaceted talent. — Heino Pedusaar Special thanks to Ahto Külvet for providing the material!