Animal ДжаZ ("ДжаZ" can be transliterated as "jazz", although "джаз" is the usual Russian spelling) is a Russian, Saint Petersburg-based alternative rock and pop rock band, formed in 2000. They are best known for their 2006 song "Три полоски", which is associated with the popularity of a so-called "emo subculture" in Russia.[1][2] As of 2024, Animal ДжаZ have released 19 studio albums, including seven acoustic records.

Animal Jazz
Animal Jazz performing in 2009
Animal Jazz performing in 2009
Background information
OriginSaint Petersburg, Russia
Genres
Years active2000–present
LabelsKap-Kan Records
Members
  • Alexander Krasovitski
  • Evgenyi Ryahovski
  • Alexander Zarankin
  • Andrey Arkhipov
  • Ruslan Timonin
Past members
  • Igor Buligin
  • Sergey Egorov
  • Boris Golodets
  • Stanislav Gavrilov
  • Yan Lemskiy
  • Andrey Kazachenko
  • Sergey Kivin
Websiteanimaljazz.com

Band members

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Current

  • Alexander "Mikhalych" Krasovitski – vocals (2000–present)
  • Evgenyi "Johnson" Ryahovski – guitar (2000–present)
  • Alexander Zarankin – keyboards (2007–present)
  • Andrey Arkhipov – bass (2020–present)
  • Ruslan Timonin – drums (2024–present)

Past

  • Sergey Egorov – drums (2000–2004)
  • Boris Golodets – keyboards (2000–2004)
  • Igor Buligin – bass (2000–2020)
  • Stanislav Gavrilov – keyboards (2004–2005)
  • Andey Kazachenko – keyboards (2005–2007)
  • Yan Lemskiy – drums (2004–2008)
  • Sergey Kivin – drums (2008–2024)

Discography

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Studio albums

Acoustic albums

Soundtracks

Compilations

  • The Best (2004)
  • Single Collection (2005)
  • AZXV (2015)
  • Шаг Вдох. Трибьют (2017)

References

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  1. ^ "Три полоски – Animal ДжаZ" [Three Stripes – Animal Jazz]. reproduktor.net (in Russian). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Джинсы порезаны, лето, три полоски..." [Jeans are cut, summer, three stripes...]. bloknot-novorossiysk.ru (in Russian). 20 October 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Animal ДжаZ выпустили акустическое "Время любить"" [Animal Jazz Release Acoustic "Time to Love"]. rrock.ru (in Russian). 4 May 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Animal ДжаZ поздравили себя с 23-летием выпуском альбома «Корни»" [Animal Jazz congratulated themselves on their 23rd anniversary by releasing the album "Roots"]. nashe.ru (in Russian). 22 December 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
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