George Garanyan – 75 years old
15.08.2009 17:23 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ On August 15, saxophone player George Garanyan, one
of the legends of Soviet jazz, became 75. Garamyan was a teacher for
many saxophone players, including Armenian jazz star Alexander
Zakharyan. Last year, the he gave a brilliant concert in Yerevan,
together with his «apprentice» Zakharyan,.
For over 40 years, Garanyan has headed «Melody» jazz band and
conducted Armenian State Jazz Orchestra under the supervision of
Constantine Orbelyan. George Garamyan also composed music for 40
films. He now runs a broadcast on «Kultura» Russian TV channel
and gives solo concerts.