Ilya Truhanov
Russia
Ilya Trukhanov. Born 07.11.1973 in Moscow, Graduated from music school in accordion class, graduated from MAI. During his student years he played in different bands on bass guitar, then on electric guitar. Professional musical career began in 1996 with another Moscow guitarist Ilya Kukalo in a duo "Acoustic Band". Having started its concert activity from Moscow clubs, the duet visited with concerts a great number of cities of Russia and CIS countries, performing only author's music. At the same time they studied in "Krasny Khimik" with S.B. Popov. Their creativity was influenced by Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia, Joao Bosco, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Victor Wooten, Jethru Tull, Astor Piazzolla, The Beatles, The Doors, Don Ross, Tommy Emmanuel, Preston Reed, Tuck Andress, Lourence Juberre. In 2000 "Acoustic Band" won the Grand Prix at the All-Russian contest "Guitar - 2000". Articles in authoritative Russian music editions "In/Out" and "Music Box" were devoted to this event. In 2002 the duet took the first place at the All-Russian contest "Many Faces of Guitar" in the nomination "fusion". In the same year the first album "Pieces for two guitars" was recorded and published. After the release of the album "Acoustic Band" was honoured to perform at a series of concerts "The Best Guitarists of Russia", held at the music exhibition in Sokolniki and the Central House of Artists. During the A.D. Meola's tour in Moscow they played at a session with the maestro, who highly appreciated the performance of the young duo. In 2003 the album "Tango-Mango" was recorded, and soon after the release of the disc Ilya Trukhanov started his solo career. The first composition "Ilya Trukhanov Trio" (acoustic guitar, cello, drums) in 2004 wins the 1st place at the All-Russian contest "Many Faces of Guitar" in the nomination "acoustic" and records the CD "Dreams of Paspartu". The next CD "Trio" ( 2005 ) was recorded in more traditional for the band composition - guitar, bass guitar, drums. In 2006 Ilya and his trio performed at "Musicfest" festival in Luzhniki on the same stage with such world stars as Jean Luc Ponty, Steve Baily, Rishad Shafi. Ilya was awarded by the festival's organising committee "for his contribution to the development of music education, the preservation of Russia's cultural heritage and the strengthening of international cultural ties". In 2007-2008 Ilya collaborated with the very talented pianist Alexander Losev. In 2009 the album "Far and Wide" was released. which was produced and mixed by famous Russian musician and producer Alexander Perfiliev. Mastering was done by legendary Bob Katz (USA), who worked with many stars and won Grammy as mastering engineer. Ilya actively co-operates with various pop/rock artists, works as a session musician. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
