Demidov

The Demidov family (Russian: Деми́довы), also Demidoff, was an influential Russian merchant, industrialist and noble family, possibly second only to the Tsar himself in wealth during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The family still exists.

History

Their progenitor, Demid Antufiev, was a free blacksmith from Tula, where their family necropolis is preserved as a museum. His son Nikita Demidov (March 26, 1656 - November 17, 1725) made his fortune by his skill in the manufacture of weapons, and established an iron foundry for the government. Peter the Great, with whom he was a favorite, ennobled him in 1720. For two centuries, the Demidov plants produced a large portion of Russia's iron and steel. The Palace of Westminster was one of many notable buildings constructed of Demidov metal products.

Nikita's son, Akinfiy Demidov (1678–1745), increased his inherited wealth by the discovery and working of gold, silver and copper mines. He also founded the Siberian town of Barnaul, whose central square still bears his name. He also commissioned the Leaning Tower of Nevyansk. His fortune was inherited by his eldest son Prokofi Demidov, whilst his younger son Nikita Akinfievitch Demidov (1724–1789) became an arts patron.

Roman Demidov

Roman Yuryevich Demidov (Russian: Роман Юрьевич Демидов; born June 30, 1994) is a Russian football defender, who currently playing for FC Mashuk-KMV Pyatigorsk.

He made his debut in the Russian Second Division for FC Mashuk-KMV Pyatigorsk on May 21, 2013 in a game against FC Energiya Volzhsky.

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Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band

Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, or simply The Big Phat Band, is an 18-piece jazz ensemble based in California and led by Gordon Goodwin. Goodwin composes most, and arranges all, of the group's performance pieces, as well as playing piano and occasionally tenor saxophone. While using a similar instrumentation to the traditional big bands of the 1930s and '40s, the Big Phat Band has a highly contemporary sound, highlighted by driving rhythms, fast, almost frantic tempos, less emphasis on the melodic line, and extreme virtuosity. On rare occasions, the band uses vocalists or adapts its pieces to accompany dancing. Formed in 1999, the group comprises many of Los Angeles' most acclaimed studio musicians, and has to date released six albums under Silverline Records.

Band members

Saxophones/Woodwinds

Eric Marienthal - 1st alto saxophone / soprano saxophone / piccolo / flute
Sal Lozano - 2nd alto saxophone / piccolo / flute/ clarinet
Brian Scanlon - 1st tenor saxophone / clarinet / flute
Jeff Driskill - 2nd tenor saxophone / clarinet / flute
Jay Mason - baritone saxophone / bass clarinet / flute