On April 25, the jubilee concert of the legendary jazzman Gary Kyosayan, entitled “60 years on stage” was held in the Aram Khachatryan Hall. The musical evening was held within the framework of the “Jazz for Peace” project and became a bright event of cultural life.
The concert brought together prominent representatives of world jazz on one stage. Jazz vocalist Ellen Stepter, trumpeter and vocalist Johnny Britt, saxophonist Louis Van Taylor, double bassist Carl Vincent, percussionist Don Littleton, as well as actress and singer Alla Sahakyan took part in the program. Together with the maestro, they presented a rich and multi-layered program that united different eras and styles of jazz music.
During the evening, both world-famous jazz and blues compositions, which have become classics of the genre, were played, as well as original works by Gary Kyosaya, a composer, pianist and one of the key representatives of the modern jazz scene.
The humanitarian mission gave the concert special significance. The “Jazz for Peace” project aimed to spread the ideas of peace, love and mutual understanding through the language of music. The event brought together representatives of state institutions, the diplomatic corps, business and the general public, becoming a platform for cultural dialogue and international cooperation.
Special emotional depth was given to the evening by maestro Gary Kyosayan
the words that reflected his creative philosophy and attitude towards the audience;
“My music is about peace, love and understanding. I am infinitely grateful to my audience, who inspire me with their kindness and energy. I also sincerely thank my patrons who appreciate and support my art.” On April 27, the maestro celebrates his birthday. We wish you good health and new creative success.
These sincere words became the leitmotif of the whole concert, emphasizing not only the high artistic level of the program, but also the deep humanistic mission of the project. The atmosphere of unity, mutual respect and spiritual intimacy in the hall confirmed once again that Maestro Kyosayan’s music is not just art, but a living dialogue with the audience, full of light and meaning.
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