Today is a special day — our friend, member of the World Club of Odesites, outstanding musician, composer, pianist, teacher, and founder of the Jazz Academy, Oleksii Petukhov, is celebrating his 50th birthday.
There are people who do not simply play music, but create a special space where emotions, memories, and inspiration are born. Oleksii is one of them. His art cannot be confined to definitions or genres. It is a sincere conversation with the listener, where jazz meets classical music, and mastery meets the boundless freedom of creativity.
Every concert by Oleksii Petukhov at the World Club of Odesites becomes a long-awaited event. His performances consistently draw full houses, because every programme is a living musical conversation in which the true magic of improvisation comes to life. But to the Club, Oleksii is not only a beloved musician, but also a true friend who brings talented people together. On stage, he is joined by friends and colleagues — renowned musicians — as well as young performers for whom such creative encounters become an invaluable experience and a source of inspiration. This is his special gift: not only to create music, but also to create a space where new creative stories are born, friendships grow stronger, and the musical tradition continues.
We wholeheartedly congratulate Oleksii on his wonderful anniversary! May there be many more creative discoveries, memorable concerts, grateful audiences, talented students, and new musical achievements ahead. May he always be surrounded by people who love, support, and inspire him. May his health be strong, his heart filled with joy, and may peaceful skies return to our Odesa as soon as possible.
Thank you for your friendship and for the music that brings people together and touches the deepest strings of the soul.
Always nearby,
Your WCO!
