Founding member: 1976–78
Instruments: String bass, contrabass balalaika
Albums: East Side Wedding, First Recordings
Subsequent gigs: Troika Balalaikas, Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival, Panama, Great American Gypsy Band, Simcha Orchestra, Nick Demos and the Greek Islanders, Alpha Omega Band, Holiday In Greece Orchestra, Kanter Jazz Quintet, Rembetika, Firebird Balalaikas