Nikolai Kapustin was born on November 22, 1937 in Ukraine. Trained in classical and jazz. He didn't consider himself a jazz musician, since he had no use for improvisation.
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💰Nikolai Kapustin Net worth: $1.5 Million
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About
Trained in classical and jazz. He didn't consider himself a jazz musician, since he had no use for improvisation.
Before Fame
He studied with the famed Alexander Goldenweiser at the Moscow Conservatory.
Trivia
His 1977 composition "Suite in the Old Style" showcased his dual technique in classical and jazz, sounding like it was jazz improvisation but actually being structured after baroque suites similar to Bach's keyboard partitas.
Family Life
He fathered famed theoretical Physicist Anton Kapustin.
Associated With
His unique multi-genre style was partially inspired by the work of Johann Sebastian Bach .
