Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan wrote on his social networking pages:
"The art of Malkhas is the people of Yerevan. In his performances are the city's streets, the people's voices, and their mood. With his jazz, he has created a Yerevan that reminds us how rich our culture and the spirit of our city are.
Yerevan Municipality is happy to participate in this event dedicated to Malkhas' 80th birthday. It is a unique opportunity to unite jazz lovers and pay tribute to the maestro's decades of work.
Maestro, I congratulate you on your 80th birthday. I wish you health and new creative achievements," the mayor wrote.
