Artur Akhmetov - born in 1985 in Bashkortostan – is a top New York City based Jazz musician, professional guitar player and band leader known for his unique sound, creative approach and strong band leadership. Over the past six years, since 2018, he has resided in the United States, performing at renowned venues and collaborating with incredibly talented musicians such as Boris Kozlov, Steve LaSpina and Dmitri Kolesnik.