Yuri Turchyn, one of the top jazz violinists in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, leads his hot, quintet, Grupo Yuri Jazz, through integrations of Latin, Jazz and World Music-based rhythms, seductive melodies and interweaving instrumentals performing at world-class jazz festivals, regional concerts and A-list clubs. Featuring the band... Yuri Turchyn–electric violin, Ernie Fortunato–electric guitar, Andy McDonough–keyboards, Al Selert–drums, Jim Grant–bass guitar, Stacy Grant–percussion

2012

A Valentine’s Day tune for young-at-heart lovers.

2011

Jazz Night @ St Nicks Friday, September 23 rocked with Grupo Yuri Jazz and Askold Buk & Company at St Nicks Music Gallery www.stnicksmusicgallery.com

Another roadtrip to Tanglewood for a Steely Dan concert. Listen in on Yuri’s music critique in a podcast www.filmfestivalreviews.com

A little roadtrip and R&R to Block Island turned into another adventure during Block Island Race Week with a photo/music video posted on my YouTube channel. Subscribe and get the newest live performances with some great musicians. Summer is my favorite time for work and play, play, play.

Yuri Turchyn performed at Bobfest 2011, a celebration of Bob Dylan’s 70th birthday with Pat Guadagno & Tired Horses. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel and see past and recent performances http://www.youtube.com/user/grupoyuri1?feature=mhee

As a tribute to long time friend and fellow musician Danny Petraitis, Yuri played with Pat Guadagno, Richie Oddo and Phil “Red River” Rizzo at McLoone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park.  See George Wirt Gallery