Jazzman Aksel Bakunts dies

19:36 • 13.01.12

Jazzman Aksel Bakunts dies

On Jan. 13, the Honored Artist of Armenia, jazzman and founder of Yerevan State College of Jazz and Variety Art Akksel Bakunts died 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.

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Jazzman Aksel Bakunts dies