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| Moscow's 6th Usadba Jazz Festival Usadba Jazz is one of the biggest open-air festivals in Russia, taking place at the Arkhangelskoe Manor near Moscow. Its creative conception and administrative control is managed by ArtMania, an event-agency located in the heart of the Russian capital. This year more than 30,000 guests will pour through the festival's gates to watch performances on four different stages, with more than 30 bands from Russia and abroad on June 6-7 2009. The stages are separated into styles and genres: the “Parter," a spontaneous and multi-genre stage, encompasses a variety of music from jazz-rock to world. The “Aristocrat," a slightly more sophisticated and exquisite stage, provides the listener with classics, jazz standards and contemporary jazz. “Kapriz" is the stage for those with dancing shoes who want to cut-a-rug to some swing, boogie-woogie and traditional rock'n'roll. If a more relaxed atmosphere is sought, the “Mazda Art Cafe" provides guests with a soothing environment. Every year the festival brings the best Russian and foreign musicians --both well known names and newcomers. Headliners this year are: Nino Katamadze and Insight, Branford Marsalis, Nils Landgren's Funk Unit, Nickolas Bearde, Andrej Kondakov and the Brazil All-Stars, Oleg Nesterov & Kapelle Berliner Postbote and many more! This year at “Kapriz" there will be two totally different dance programs: the first day will be given to retro-maniacs with their twists and rock'n'roll. Next day is the dance marathon celebrating the Cuban Revolution's 50th anniversary. Each year Usadba takes place at the Arkhangelskoe museum, five kilometers from Moscow. The 18th-century manor, which originally belonged to the noble Yusupov family amidst the Tsar Dynasty, serves as an excellent setting for any performing artist. The manor is now state-maintained and open to visitors who want to explore Russian culture. The complex is unique. Festival stages are situated in different parts of the enchanting manor and grounds: the “Aristocrat" is located in the main court; the “Parter" is spanned out on the huge lawn; “Kapriz" is in the Yusupov Colonmade; the “Lounge" occupies a spot overlooking the Moscow River. Cozy and shady crossroads of the two park alleys will be occupied by a games ground and a small amusement park for kids. In 2009, for the second time, the festival includes the Young Musicians' Competition. More than 500 musicians applied for the chance to perform at Usadba. The performers, who were all under the age of 35, came from all different parts of Russia and the CIS. They were chosen for participation through a jury of musicians, promoters and critics. On June, 6 the jury will announce three winners. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Jazz News :: home page |