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Wedding ceremonies in the mountainous Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan traditionally are accompanied by folk songs and, increasingly, Russian pop music — but these days, revelers might be treated to the once-forbidden sounds of live jazz.
Wedding ceremonies in the mountainous Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan traditionally are accompanied by folk songs and, increasingly, Russian pop music — but these days revelers might be treated to the once-forbidden sounds of a live jazz band.
"It is not surprising anymore when young people ask for old Charlie Parker records," said Mr. Stepanov, who has been in the music business for more than 20 years.
"Jazz today, it seems, is going to masses," he said. "Unfortunately, jazz instruments are very expensive. If they were cheaper, I am sure there would be many more enthusiasts playing it."
