Famous jazzman Akksel Bakunts passed away in Armenia.
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On Jan. 13, the Honored Artist of Armenia, jazzman and founder of Yerevan State College of Jazz and Variety Art Akksel Bakunts passed away in Yerevan, at the age of 65.
A state commission headed by Armenian Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan has been set up to arrange an official funeral.
He was one of the most active members of “Youth” and “Krunk” ensembles, which appeared in the jazz sphere in the 1960s. His endless love for jazz accompanied the jazzman throughout all his life. The 30 years old Jazz and Pop College was founded by Bakunts’s efforts.


















































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