Within the framework of the Year of Culture the National Fund of the support of right holders will run the festival “Our Jazz” in Crimean village of Koktebel.

Billy's Band, Anna Buturlina, Daniyl Kramer, Anatoly Kroll, the ensemble of soloists of Oleg Lundstrem fund, the quartet of Anton Rumyantsev, Bel Suono and other artists will perform.

The legendary firm "Melody" in honour of its 50-th anniversary will present the special guest of the event – People's Artist of Russia Hibla Gerzmava – Russian gold soprano.

The festival "Our Jazz" is the unique cultural event that combines classic jazz, its modern interpretation and reputable performers of related genres. Yet, the festival will not be confined to music only: at the end of July auto race of vintage cars will start from Moscow and arrive in Koktebel on August 1.

On the beach car exhibition and music scene will operate, entrance for visitors will be free.

During the festival a photo exhibition of the Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation "People. Events. Objects" devoted to the key cultural events of the previous year held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture of Russia will be open.

The main idea of the event is the restoration of unified Russian cultural space. The main theme is the performance of favourite Russian, foreign and Soviet melodies in jazz arrangements.