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A Conference of Ambassadors: Igor Butman and Wynton Marsalis Celebrate Their 60th-Birthday in Moscow
The history of jazz in Russia does not begin with the fabled U.S. State Department-sponsored traveling shows of the so-called Jazz Ambassadors, which brought a number of American jazz greats to Eastern European countries and beyond during the years of the Cold War. It is, in fact, an almost 100-year-old history waiting to be rediscovered. Keep reading »
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Discussion with musical legends Wynton Marsalis and Igor Butman
June 30! A special virtual discussion spanning the Atlantic for our Russian viewers: two jazz legends – Wynton Marsalis and Igor Butman – live with Russian interpretation. Keep reading »
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Jazz Diplomacy with Famed Musicians Wynton Marsalis and Igor Butman
The Sustained Dialogue Institute has been committed to transforming diplomatic relationships through thoughtful and honest dialogue since 2002. SDI works around the globe with governments, campuses, and communities to help people overcome their differences and reform relationships. Keep reading »
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Russian, US Jazz Legends Honored With Global Peacemaker Awards At Event In Washington
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 02nd November, 2018) Russian saxophone virtuoso Igor Butman and US nine-time Grammy winner Wynton Marsalis were honored with Global Peacemaker Awards by The Sustained Dialogue Institute (SDI) at an event in Washington. Keep reading »
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An Evening of Cultural and Diplomatic Dialogue at the US Institute of Peace
The United States Institute of Peace—the soaring glass and limestone building near the National Mall designed to reflect America’s commitment to ending global conflict—is perhaps not the first venue that comes to mind for a swinging session by two legendary jazzmen. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis & Igor Butman Perform for Carmel Institute
Renowned jazz musicians Igor Butman and Wynton Marsalis took center stage at DC’s historic Lincoln Theatre to celebrate the fifth anniversary of AU’s groundbreaking Carmel Institute of Russian Culture and History, which was established to promote cultural diplomacy and educational exchange between the United States and Russia. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis and Igor Butman play at Lincoln Center
On September 18 and 20, 2003, Jazz at Lincoln Center opens this season by welcoming the Igor Butman Big Band, direct from Russia, to stomp alongside the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
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