Track: 'The Longest Day Ever' / Valeriy Stepanov Fusion Project

Hands down one of the best jazz-fusion groups I've discovered in recent years, led by Russian keyboard genius Valeriy Stepanov, who plays both vintage and modern synths, as well as drums and guitar. This is from their latest studio project "Album No.2". If you haven't given these guys a listen, they are some the best players in the world. Check 'em out:

CREDITS: Keyboards [Korg Kronos/Karma, Yamaha DX7/KX-5/DX Reface, Mini Moog, Roland A70/JD-XI/RD-600, Nord Stage 4], Guitar, Voice, Drum Programming - Valeriy Stepanov

Here's one of my favorite LIVE performances from these guys:

[xaviermartinez]

perfect execution, Valery is a great musician with a vision of music beyond perfection!!!

[lukhanyogqili]

Valeriy Stepanov and his crew members are bunch of talents folk

[CiroVilla]

Very pleasantly surprised to see you post Valery Stepanov here, Kyle. Valery is extraordinary, I have been following him for a while now. He even played with the legendary Chick (RIP).

[Houlgravely]

He's my favorite modern fusion artist without a doubt. A true prodigy in every aspect.

[dissidentechoes]

Great stuff. Glad to see some new stuff in this genre.

[PFunk-vfnh]

Wonderful! This kind of positive sound has something so very positive and reminds me of what bands like John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension did.

[MIKHA]

Очень классный музыкант! Спасибо за ваш канал! A very cool musician! Thanks for your channel!

[soundscapejourneys-wileymonroe]

I just listened, this sounds great! I will have to check out more of his works 😺👍

[raphaelbarry]

Nice chords! Makes me think of the album Ask by Roberto gatto

[steve]

Kyle, I know the focus of this channel is primarily “The Era” of ( 80s-90s) Jazz-fusion and New music. In that, you feature the best of the best.
It’s cool, at times, you’ll carefully select a modern artist. V. S. clearly influenced by the great music of the past, creates a fresh approach that is stunningly beautiful.

[АлексейГанько-кн]

It's nice to hear a compatriot on your channel. Thanks!🇷🇺

[daryokenar]

this artist is in reach, as nice as it is please go ahead with your 70 80 90s archive, thanks anyway!

[JunkyardGold]

Their jazz piano outro at around 5:25 is so smooth, I love it and want it to keep going. Where can I hear more of that sound?

[davidhs]

You should try the track “Believe in Yourself” from the same album, it features Eric Marienthal for Sax, great sounds.

[Wizardofgosz]

Reminds me a little of Special FX.

I hate that it doesn't have real drums but instead these cheap Casio sounding "drums."