music journalist pro moter of Soviet jazz
Emigrated from the Soviet Union, 1973. Settled in London, 1974. Involved in the jazz programmes broadcast by the BBC Russian Service.
In 1980 formed the record company, Leo Records. Issued many records by Soviet jazzmen, including the Ganelin Trio and the pianist, Sergei Kurekhin. Impresario and ardent promoter of Soviet jazz musicians.
Also a writer on the subject.