Yakushenko, Igor' Vasil'yevich
(*1932)
Yakushenko [Yikushénkuh], Igor' Vasil'yevich (4–15–1932, M.). Ukrainian jazz pianist and comp. Grad. 1956 from the Gnesin Institute, where he was a pupil of A. Khachaturyan . Has taught at the Central Mus. Sch. and Gnesin Mus. Sch. in M. Was the first Soviet composer to produce large musical works in the symphojazz idiom. Also uses techniques such as 12-tone serialism in the Pf Sonata and incorporates Impressionist elements in Naigryshi. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending mus…