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French-Armenian jazz musician Andre Manoukian to perform in Yerevan
DECEMBER 15, 13:55
YEREVAN.- World famous French jazzman, composer, producer and
benefactor of Armenian origin Andre Manoukian has arrived in Yerevan
at the invitation of MEZZO production and Mayor Taron Margaryan to
give a concert on Sunday.
`When I am walking down the streets in France, many French, knowing
that I am Armenian tell me `Barev' [`hello' in Armenian]. Although my
first words were uttered in Armenian, now I almost cannot speak
Armenian,' Manoukian told reporters.
Once composer was asked to play an Armenian song but he did not know
what to play and remembered a song his granny used to sign.
`I sat down at the piano and played it in a jazz style. This is how I
discovered the colorful world of Armenian folk music and decided to
continue my work in this direction,' he said.
Andre Manoukian founded Horn Stuff jazz band, he produced the albums
of Charles Aznavour and Gilbert Becaud. He has worked with such stars
as Michel Petrucciani and Richard Galliano.
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DECEMBER 15, 13:55
YEREVAN.- World famous French jazzman, composer, producer and
benefactor of Armenian origin Andre Manoukian has arrived in Yerevan
at the invitation of MEZZO production and Mayor Taron Margaryan to
give a concert on Sunday.
`When I am walking down the streets in France, many French, knowing
that I am Armenian tell me `Barev' [`hello' in Armenian]. Although my
first words were uttered in Armenian, now I almost cannot speak
Armenian,' Manoukian told reporters.
Once composer was asked to play an Armenian song but he did not know
what to play and remembered a song his granny used to sign.
`I sat down at the piano and played it in a jazz style. This is how I
discovered the colorful world of Armenian folk music and decided to
continue my work in this direction,' he said.
Andre Manoukian founded Horn Stuff jazz band, he produced the albums
of Charles Aznavour and Gilbert Becaud. He has worked with such stars
as Michel Petrucciani and Richard Galliano.
NEWS.am STYLE