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MOSCOW, RUSSIA SEPTEMBER 27, 2019: Saxophonist Igor Butman, artistic director of the Moscow Jazz Orchestra, performs at a concert marking the 20th birthday of the Moscow Jazz Orchestra, at Moscow's Zaryadye Concert Hall.

MOSCOW, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019: Saxophonist Igor Butman performs at a concert marking the 20th birthday of the Moscow Jazz Orchestra, at Moscow's Zaryadye Hall Source: Mikhail Japaridze\TASS via Getty Images

In October 2021, the album "Only Now" will be released, recorded by Russian and American musicians led by saxophonist Igor Butman. Listen to our interview in Russian about the new album, emigration, jazz clubs and friendship with Wynton Marsalis.

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In October 2021, the album "Only Now" will be released, recorded by Russian and American musicians led by saxophonist Igor Butman. Listen to our interview in Russian about the new album, emigration, jazz clubs and friendship with Wynton Marsalis.

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