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"The Left Side Of Life is a superb and authentic,live recording.The titletrack shows a strong contribution to the album and the compositions of Kostadinovic are all of high originality".
"JAZZTIMES"

Vladimir Kostadinovic's new record is a nice showcase for the drummer's well honed-chops and the accomplished players in his ensemble. "The Left Side Of Life" remains an overall strong effort,and Kostadinovic drops on the radar as player to watch.
"MODERN DRUMMER MAGAZINE"

"Kostadinovic comes off as an imaginative drummer filling in space, stimulating the frontline and urging it on. His imagination raises the quotient, as he sets up different stylistic paths to the signpost of resolution".

"ALL ABOUT JAZZ"

"Vladimir Kostadinovic is a very accomplished and musical player. Watching him perform I’ve been able to witness his maturity as a player and as a person on and off the bandstand".

ANTONIO SANCHEZ

His fluent language which is both steeped in traditions and yet inventively modern is further evidenced by his mastery.Personally knowing his history and becoming friends. I can say that he has built an already bright career and future that is only limited by the stars!! God Bless

TONY MONACO

VLADIMIR KOSTADINOVIC QUARTET

New Album " THE LEFT SIDE OF LIFE" is AVAILABLE NOW!!

ENJA Records

LeftSide1 I'm very happy to announce that my new album "THE LEFT SIDE OF LIFE" feat. Seamus Blake-ts, Joe Sanders-b, Marko Churnchetz-p recorded live at The Generations Jazz Festival Frauenfeld in Switzerland is now available. Album released on February 26th, 2016 on ENJA Records. It feels great to be on a label with such a great history. Pre-order now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-left-side-of-life/id1081422460 and see how you can be a part of this journey.

Stay tuned for the updates as well as a interviews and CD release Tour in Europe and USA. I feel this is the most important work I've done to date and hope that you'll check it out!!

Can't wait for you guys to hear the album.

JOE LOCKE AMARANTH / EUROPE TOUR

Joe Locke – vibes, Jaka Kopač – alto sax, Ameen Saleem – double bass, Vladimir Kostadinovic - drums.

US vibes master Joe Locke named this quartet Amaranth after a plant because – like the plant itself - this band is a seasonal perennial which flowers once a year to share its offering!
This European-American quartet is currently set to tour Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany & the UK and Joe enthuses that ‘the occasion of our meeting is joyful and meaningful for the four of us and always results in some special music.’
This is a rare opportunity to catch up with one of America’s most charismatic and likeable jazz musicians, working with a superb European lineup.
Amaranth’s repertoire is derived from many influences -American Jazz, Celtic and folk traditions and contemporary chamber music.

NEWS

-Paiste Welcomes Vladimir Kostadinovic To Its Family Of Artistst-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LQyt1Fy5sI

Vladimir Kostadinovic now endorses Paiste cymbals, the company announced. He says he chose to play Paiste Masters, complemented by models from Paiste’s Masters Series. “I’m really happy to announce my new cymbal endorsement,” Vladimir Kostadinovic says. “I’m now officially playing Paiste cymbals! I’ve checked every major brand on the market and was truly surprised by the unique sound of Paiste. I’ve always thought they were mostly suitable for rock and pop music but with their Masters series they offer an unbelievable sound for jazz.. I am very happy to be a member of the Paiste family!”

https://www.paiste.com/en/musicians/vladimir-kostadinovic

-VATER DRUM STICKS-

I am thrilled to announce that I have just recently been accepted as a VATER PERCUSSION artist and now proudly endorse my signature model (VK Sugar Piccolo Maple). My playing style and choice of equipment has gone full circle in recent years and I'm really excited about going back to a vintage classic style. Thanks to Mark at VATER for contacting me with the good news.

https://www.vater.com/#!/artists/1284