Aleksey Kozlov

Alexei Semenovich Kozlov (sometimes given as Aleksey Kozlov or, in his own transliteration, as Alexey Kozlov, ; born 13 October 1935 in Moscow) is a Russian saxophonist. He was part of the first group of prominent Soviet-era Russian jazz musicians which emerged during the 1960s. He founded the band , which is considered the preeminent Jazz-rock fusion ensemble in Russia.

Personal life Alexei's father taught at the Moscow Pedagogical Institute named after V.I. Lenin. His mother, Ekaterina Tolchenova, was a chorus conductor and music theory teacher. His grandfather Ivan Tolchenov sang on the opera stage and in church choirs.

Alexei Kozlov is married to Lyalya Absalyamova, she is a teacher of English. He has son Sergey from his first marriage.

Awards 2003 – People's Artist of Russia.