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“International Day of Jazz” – the factor of unity and enhance communication between people – Express-News

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30.04 | 23:21

Yesterday, April 30, the whole world celebrated the “Day of Jazz”. In the capitals of Russia and France hosted a grand jazz concerts, which were attended by international stars.

It is worth noting that jazz – this is the only musical genre that has its own International Day, and fans of other areas of music, we can only envy this fact.

In honor of the establishment of the International Day of Jazz was even issued a communiqué of the 36th session of the UNESCO General Conference.

«Jazz has proven to be an effective tool for rapprochement. “International Jazz Day” will be a factor of unity, dialogue and enhanced cooperation between the people … Jazz music – is synonymous with freedom, “- said in a communique.

On this day, in Paris, brought together international stars of jazz, which met in at the headquarters of UNESCO grand gala concert.

From the invitation to the Russian statement was saxophonist Igor Butman. He played a few plays, among other things, with the iconic American pianist Herbie Hancock.

But Moscow did not remain aloof from this holiday. The main event was the festival “All the colors of the Moscow Jazz” at the Moscow International House of Music.

It was organized by the jazz pianist and composer Alexander Kroll. His art also showed vocal group Jazz Friends, daring “corn” and other jazz musicians.

Also in the Moscow club “House” a festival “Jazz eclectic”, specializing in experimental music.

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