The Volkovtrio are from St.Petersburg, Russia, and formed in 1995. They are often considered a jazz band, but their music deviates very far from jazz standards and could equally be considered avant garde. They have also fused elements of ethnic music, particular in their work with Russian folklorist and musician Sergei Starostin. Their members have been involved in many areas of Russian music, from the avant garde (with such notable artists as Sergei Kuriokhin to the more rock-pop end of things (with artists such as Zhanna Aguzarova) Read more on Last.fm