Author: Arthur Sadowsky
Arthur Sadowsky is now considered one of the top electric bass players
on the New York scene. He is the musical director of “Arthur Sadowsky
& The Troubadours” regularly gigging in Manhattan. Currently he is
performing, composing, and arranging. Sadowsky and the Troubadours
perform a modern version of classic jazz that is stimulating to the jazz
enthusiast while at the same time very melodically pleasing to the casual
music lover.
Born and raised in the icy tundras of the USSR, Arthur was surrounded
by music and art from a very young age and knew this was going to be a
life-long passion. Having studied Russian classical music throughout
his childhood, it wasn’t until the age of 14, when Arthur heard the music
of Joe Zawinul, his life would change forever. Hearing jazz for the first
time was the awakening he was looking for. According to Arthur, “It
was like being able to fly or communicate with Dolphins.” Arthur knew
that to pursue his dream he would have to leave his country.
Arthur’s love affair with the bass guitar started when he was 16 years
old. He recalls, “I was at a night club checking out a musician friend of
mine. While his band was on break, standing alone in the middle of the
stage was this sleek and sexy electric bass gently supported on a guitar
stand by its neck. I was in love for the first time in my life, and this
passion will never wane.”
Through the years of study, Arthur has perfected his craft as a
performer, composer, and arranger. Arthur Sadowsky has truly created
his own unique sound with heavy influences from the great lineage of
jazz musicians, most notably Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Joe
Zawinul. “I can’t wait to see what is next for me on this artistic journey
through life. I am looking forward to sharing my deep and passionate
love of music with all of you. Please stay tuned and never stop
swinging,” Arthur proclaims!