Introduction - Leonid & Friends (Chicago cover)

В знак признательности одной из величайших групп на Земле!
Leonid Vorobyev – bass, transcript of the musical source, producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
Igor Dzhavad-Zade – drums
Vasily Akimov – lead vocal
Sergey Kashirin – guitar
Sergey Kurmaev – Hammond organ, Wurlitzer
Serge Tiagnyriadno (Kyiv, Ukraine) – guitar, cowbell
Ksenia Buzina – shaker
Andrey Zyl – trumpet
Maxim Likhachev - trombone
Oleg Kudryavtcev – tenor sax
Alexander Pozdnyakov – feedback guitar
Dimitry Peretz - tambourine

Alexey Sedov & Kir Popov – video shooting

Special thanks to CineLab SoundMix Studio
and Gigant Record

Леонид Воробьев – бас-гитара, расшифровка музыкального материала, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж

Игорь Джавад-заде – ударные
Василий Акимов – вокал
Сергей Каширин – гитара
Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) – вокал
Сергей Курмаев – Хаммонд орган, Вурлитцер
Ксения Бузина – шейкер
Андрей Зыль – труба
Максим Лихачев – тромбон
Олег Кудрявцев – тенор саксофон
Александр Поздняков – фид-бэк гитара
Димитрий Перец - тамбурин

Алексей Седов и Кирилл Попов – видеосъемка

Особая благодарность студиям
СинеЛаб СаундМикс и Гигант Рекорд

[richardcollier]

If anyone wonders what it means when a band is described as “tight”, Leonid & Friends is Exhibit “A”. Simply amazing musicianship...

[MaxCruise]

Boys and girls, this is the very FIRST song by the group then known as Chicago Transit Authority. Imagine, opening up the double album, placing the first disc on the turntable. On goes the needle to side one, track one and THIS song comes pouring out of the speakers. Mind blowing!!
One of my top songs by Chicago.

[robertupchurch]

I did not believe this song could be covered by anyone, ever. You totally nailed it. Bravo!

[nickyd.]

No lags, no missed chords or dropped notes; these cats are as tight as it gets and the horn section can blow away anybody.

[rjpulsfort]

This talented group of musicians isn't just a cover band... they literally bring Chicago back to life!

[paulblakey]

Wow, wow, wow. That's all folks!!!

[mrrustygray]

When a philharmonic orchestra plays Mozart it is not a cover, but a performance. These musicians are performing music by Chicago. I have listened to Chicago for over 50 years. Every album, 1000's of times. They are outstanding.

[wgb]

Terry Kath’s 75th birthday today. This cover is a Great tribute and Gift.
“From Russia with Love”

[jimmayors]

As always, everyone was fantastic, but I got to say, Sergey on guitar wearing that Kath shirt, it's like Kath is playing through him! Wow! That kid is beyond fantastic!

[markwideman]

This song shows not only what a great song, but showcases the great horns and Serge on guitar....how fitting as his t-shirt with the picture of Terry Kath is a tribute to not only the most underrated guitarist of our time, but in my mind the greatest guitarist of all time...Serge is amazing ....

[salvinobarbera]

Leonid and friends tackle complex pieces of music and turn it into listening pleasure.
Only true professional musicians do this not a cover band.
Congratulations.

[johnsauer]

The first song on the first album called Chicago Transit Authority. It was for sure quite the introduction to the band. Wow! And nicely covered by L&F.

[fireman]

I wish that Chicago had written more songs as I don’t want the covers to run out! These guys are awesome!

[iamtheeggman]

In 1969 I was a high school freshman, a trombone player and very much into music. I played in band, jazz ensemble, brass chorale, stage band, any group arrangements, any type of music…I just loved to play. One day I am walking past a radio station and a guy comes out with black album and says “hey kid, want this”. Both loving music and being broke, I immediately said yes. I had never heard of the group, which sounded like a public service department, but as soon as I got home I dropped it on my fold out record player, set the needle on song one and, OH MY DEAR GOD, this song came out of the built in speakers! It was unbelievable, I LOVED these guys! Fast forward 53 years and here I am blessed to find this remarkable group with an incredible love and respect for Chicago as well as one of the greatest eras of American music. Spasibo, my friends!

[beck]

I’m literally in tears. Have played this piece which is my all time favorite Chicago song at least 3000 times. No one has nailed every nuance of that masterpiece like you people. It gets NO better than this. I know what I’m talking about. Blessings to you. Please don’t stop doing this incredible work. It’s amazing. pS omg I can’t see for the tears. Terry is alive in that mans hands. Every note identical to Terry. This is a miracle in music. Thank you so much and please please please do more!!!!

[chasethedragon]

The genius of Terry Kath! This song is a showcase for just about everything that made Chicago great. The changes in time signature, the heavy guitar, the brass. This song has it all and you guys performed it with aplomb. Fantastic job! Sergeys Kath t-shirt is great too! Now then, still waiting for your cover of Tower of Power's "What Is Hip?" Show us that funk!

[Bamainjc]

I don't even know what to say anymore. This was the first song on my list on songs that I wished you would do. Simply amazing. Nice touch on the Terry Kath t-shirt.

[jeffguenther]

Sergey is channeling Terry Kath...absolute pinpoint clarity with every note, stunning.

[NH]

I love the huge smile on Leonid’s face when he hears how great it’s sounding and sees how much fun everyone is having. Because that’s what it’s all about, even more so than perfection.

[robertvanruyssevelt]

Top class as usual - special shout out to the brass section! Keep safe everyone...