Nikolai Kapustin, born in 1937, is considered a pioneer of the Soviet jazz scene. His music combines typical jazz idioms with classical forms. This anthology contains some of his most popular piano works: Sunrise (Daybreak), Op. 26; Suite in the Old Style, Op. 28; Toccatina, Op. 36; Variations, Op. 41; Motive Force, Op. 45; Big Band Sounds, Op. 46; Contemplation, Op. 47.