Background
Chekasin, Vladimir was born in 1947 in Sverdlovsk.
Chekasin, Vladimir was born in 1947 in Sverdlovsk.
Graduated from the Sverdlovsk Conservatory as a clarinetist.
Started playing the violin at the age of 6, clarinet at 11, and alto saxophone at 18. From 1967, appeared with several professional jazz bands. Won 1st prize at the 1970 International Competition in Czechoslovakia.
Appeared at the 1971 Prague Jazz Festival, which led to him recording a solo album on the Supraphon label. His records are also issued by Leo record company, London.