Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan welcomed the jazz legend, the famous bass-guitarist Richard Bona who arrived in Yerevan to take part in the concert traditionally held on the International Jazz Day in the area of the cultural and architectural complex «Cascade».

Greeting the guest and appreciating his role in jazz popularization Mayor Taron Margaryan stressed that Yerevan has its jazz traditions which are highly appreciated worldwide.
«Every year many eminent musicians come to Yerevan at various events including the International Jazz Day. I am glad that you have visited our city for the second time and people will again have the opportunity to enjoy a jazz evening with your performance», said Taron Margaryan.
Expressing gratitude to the Mayor for warm welcome Richard Bona shred his impressions of Yerevan adding that Yerevan and the Armenian culture in general inspired him greatly and gave new creative ideas.
«During my two visits I didn't have much time to get acquainted with the city because of being very busy. However what I've had time to see made Yerevan very dear to me. be sure, Mister Mayor, that it will be a great pleasure for me to visit Yerevan again. I'd also like to note that my next album will include Armenian motives», said Richard Bona.

Information and Public Relations Department
of the City hall of Yerevan