Roman Miroshnichenko just made twice-FINALIST in The USA Songwriting Competition (USASC). This time - in the "World Music" category with the author's composition "Flying Dragon", feat. Danish guitarist Henrik Andersen and Indian percussionist Trilok Gurtu, as well as in the "Jazz" category with the joint single "Fusion Holidays" in the company of French bass guitarist Bunny Brunel and Australian drummer Virgil Donati.
USASC is the world's leading international songwriting and composer competition with over $100,000 in prize money. The judging committee (Blue Ribbon) of the competition is made up of leading figures in the music industry, including major label publishers and producers SONY Music, Universal Music, EMI, Warner/Reprise and others. Among the USASC laureates of previous years are Ian Anderson, Gino Vanelli, Al Di Meola, Jami Alimorad and others. In 2013, Roman Miroshnichenko managed to become the first and only single Russian winner in the entire 25-year history of The USA Songwriting Competition, winning the First Prize of the competition.
11/03/2022
The composition "Pianino" from the album "Roman Miroshnichenko plays Daniel Figueiredo" received a nomination at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards in the "Instrumental" category. The album "Roman Miroshnichenko Plays Daniel Figueiredo" was released at the end of 2021 on the Brazilian label MJC Music. The album includes 10 tracks written by two-time Latin Grammy winner Daniel Figueiredo and performed by virtuoso guitarist Roman Miroshnichenko to the accompaniment of St. Petersburg Studio Orchestra and Brazilian pianist Ranieri Oliveira.
Past HMMA nominees/winners include «Black Panther», «Avatar», «Spiderman» soundtracks, composers/songwriters Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Diane Warren, Selena Gomez, Billie Eilish, Carlos Santana, Terence Blanchard, Alan Silvestri, John Williams, Hans Zimmer and many more. In 2021-2022 Roman Miroshnichenko has already managed to win three HMMA nominations.
10/13/2022
Roman's latest album «Roman Miroshnichenko Plays Daniel Figueiredo», composed and produced by 2-time Latin Grammy Winner Daniel Figueiredo, featuring 25-piece St. Petersburg Studio Orchestra and pianist Rannieri Oliveira is submitted this year under «Best Contemporary Instrumental Album». Also, 4 compositions («Pianino», «Oitava», «Salto» and «Fluir») from the album in the composing/arranging categories as well. FYC!
Also, guitar solo from the single «Fusion Holidays» is submitted under «Best Improvised Jazz Solo» category. “Fusion Holidays” was conceived by 2-time Grammy-nominated bassist Bunny Brunel and is a “one-off” single featuring famed jazz-fusion guitarist Roman Miroshnichenko. Other musicians are Virgil Donati (drums) Kaylene Peoples (flute), and Mahesh Balasooriya (keys).
«Roman Miroshnichenko takes the first solo and paints a hard-hitting melodic portrait, filled with tasty riffs and serious shredding» / Schmooze Jazz, April 2022 /
09/14/2022
"For his great contribution to the development of national culture and art, many years of fruitful activity" Roman Miroshnichenko was awarded the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland". The corresponding decree of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin was published on September 14, 2022.
09/12/2022
Roman Miroshnichenko returned to Moscow after a fall tour Russia, which took place from August 24 to September 10 with a resounding success. The first part of the tour took place in the format of joint concerts by the Roman group and the Vladimir Philharmonic Chamber String Orchestra with the "World Hits" program. In the second part of the tour, in Kaluga, Kovrov and Vladimir, Roman Miroshnichenko presented a joint project "Viva La Rock" with the bass player of the legendary "Whitesnake" Marco Mendoza. The final concert was held to a full house at the Moscow International House of Music.
Most of the concerts were held in the open air and despite the cool weather, in every city the audience filled the square with the stage to capacity. According to many music lovers who have attended concerts, the dynamism, energy and fuse that Marco Mendoza and Roman Miroshnichenko gave to their fans is an incomparable pleasure. The plans of the musicians - further cooperation. In October they will meet again at concerts in Switzerland, Spain and Holland.
