“Hello, Louis! A Tribute to Louis Armstrong” — Vadim Eilenkrig and Eilenkrig Crew

On April 17, the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory hosted a major concert by Vadim Eilenkrig. The renowned trumpeter and television presenter, Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan, together with the musicians of his creative ensemble Eilenkrig Crew, presented a jazz cocktail of works that made the great Louis Armstrong famous. The evening’s program included instantly recognizable songs such as “Let My People Go,” “What a Wonderful World,” and other legendary compositions. The audience enjoyed the bright and joyful melodies that became the hallmark of the King of Jazz.

Brilliant, inventive, and witty — this is how the style of the legendary musician is remembered. Armstrong was known as an Ambassador of Jazz and successfully toured around the world, gaining millions of fans along the way. In 1964, his album Hello, Dolly! topped the charts, taking the number-one spot in the US chart from The Beatles, who were then at the height of their fame. His signature, almost “growling” vocal style inspired generations of imitators, while his optimism and love of life, despite numerous hardships and health problems, made Louis Armstrong a true cultural icon. A legend of jazz music, Armstrong had an enormous influence on the development of the genre and its popularity around the world.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience traditional jazz performed by Vadim Eilenkrig, one of Russia’s leading contemporary instrumental music artists, together with Eilenkrig Crew!