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All Colors of Jazz Union approaches versatile styles of jazz music with everybody’s commitment. Whether it is Charlie Parker’s dexterity, Michael Brecker’s complexity or Grover Washington, Jr.’s serenity — All Colors of Jazz Union conveys genuine sound landscape of a certain style or artist.
Egor Tokarev is a jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader of All Colors of Jazz Union. Originally from St. Petersburg, he is currently based in Amsterdam, where he studies at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
During his studies, Egor with All Colors of Jazz Union has performed in various Dutch venues:
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Concertgebouw Kleine Zaal (Small Hall) — Jan 29, 2025, featured by Felix Hoezen (piano), Ravi Sorbach (double bass), Joshua Derwahl (drums)
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Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam (Amsterdam Public Library)
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H'art Museum Amsterdam
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Manhattan Lounge Bar — regular appearances
Egor Tokarev & All Colors of Jazz Union have won 4 DownBeat Student Music Awards prizes:
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2024, 47th DownBeat SMA
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Original Composition for Small Jazz Ensemble — Winner (Eight Winds)
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Small Jazz Combo/Ensemble Performance — Outstanding Performance (Bridges)
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2026, 49th DownBeat SMA
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Jazz Arrangement — Winner (Speak Low)
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Original Composition for Small Jazz Ensemble — Outstanding Composition (Arrivals)
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Apart from All Colors of Jazz Union, Egor took part in various projects and collaborated with diverse artists:
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Jong Metropole (2023, 2024) — during 2024 project, Egor won the Keep an Eye Outstanding Talent award along with his colleague, pianist Sebastiaan West.
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PUJO (Pfister-Uhlemann Jazz Orchestra) — tour in Germany, Jan-Feb 2026
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Adam James' Soul Bop Sound Machine at Bourbon Street
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Quincy Jones Tribute at Paradiso Amsterdam (Jan 23, 2025)
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Sven Figee, William Barrett, Sander Smeets (De Tegel Journalist award, May 6, 2026)
Egor has made appearances on Dutch radio and TV — he has been the guest of Radio Salto's Jarmo van Berkel (Art & Soul met Jarmo FM, 2023, 2025) and had a feature on Podium Klassiek TV show (NPO2, NTR, Jan 4th, 2026) with renowned Dutch pianist & Hammond player Sven Figee.