MOSCOW, October 1 – Novosti. Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted the participants and guests of the gala concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Russian jazz, emphasizing that the centennial anniversary is a great, truly significant event for numerous jazz lovers in our country, the corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin website.
“Greetings and congratulations on the 100th anniversary of Russian jazz… The centennial anniversary is a great, truly significant event for numerous jazz lovers in our country. And its celebration is a wonderful occasion to recall the history of the formation and development of this original musical direction, the names and the creative heritage of brilliant performers, composers, conductors, who made a great contribution to the popularization of jazz, to the national culture as a whole,” the message says.
The President of the Russian Federation noted that the traditions laid down by them, their ideas and undertakings are today continued by a new generation of pop artists who conquer the audience with their talent, virtuosity and improvisation.
The Russian leader added that the rich program of the gala concert would be of interest to the general public, reveal to the audience all the facets of jazz art, and involve new loyal fans in its orbit.
Putin wished the participants and guests of the gala concert success, the brightest and best impressions.
