First Impression D!ma Loginov

• 1 Steppe Sons 00:44
• 2 Yapurai 06:49
• 3 Malaka Speaks 01:46
• 4 Dam' Town 04:35
• 5 Luiza 03:38
• 6 Sophisticated Choice 07:04
• 7 Saba Speaks 01:08
• 8 First Impression 04:17
• Total Runtime 30:01

Info for First Impression

"First Impression" is the debut album by trumpeter and composer D!ma Loginov, a deeply personal statement shaped by memory, migration, and identity. Rooted in modern jazz and enriched with elements of Kazakh folk music, the album reflects Loginov’s journey from his childhood in Kazakhstan to his artistic life in Amsterdam. Across eight tracks, he blends soulful melodies, bold improvisation, and spiritual intensity, creating music that speaks as much through feeling as through sound.

The album draws inspiration from wide landscapes, first love, and the freedom found in improvisation. Traditional influences surface most clearly in Steppe Sons and a striking modal-jazz reimagining of the Kazakh folk song Yapurai, while moments of intimacy emerge in the a cappella trumpet solo Luiza and the lyrical title track First Impression, featuring vocalist Carolina Gemmell. Recorded with a close-knit group of international musicians, many of whom Loginov met after moving to the Netherlands, First Impression captures a sense of trust, vulnerability, and shared energy. It is an introduction not only to an emerging artistic voice, but to the emotional world that shapes it.

D!ma Loginov, trumpet
Philip Lewin, double bass
Oleg Tkachenko, tenor saxophone
Alexandros Adam, guitar
Saba Okujava, piano
Kasparas Petkus, drums

D!ma Loginov five/seven elements
is a six man jazz band from Amsterdam, formed in 2022. The diverse backgrounds of the musicians, both in terms of origin and in the music they draw inspiration from (classical versus jazz) make up the band sound of this collective. A mix of original compositions and folk songs with jazz influences, including from band leader Dima Loginov’s native country, Kazakhstan.

Booklet for First Impression