I first proposed the idea for what would become International Jazz Day (30 April) in 2011, shortly after being named a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) ...

May 30 is International Jazz Day. Jazz was born in early 1900s New Orleans, where African American musicians mixed blues, ragtime and a whole lot of soul into something brand new. With legends like ...

World-renowned artists assemble for an International Jazz Day All-Star Concert in Tangier, Morocco. Jeremy Irons hosts an extraordinary International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert featuring ...

Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music. Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music, featuring performances ...

Today marks a global celebration of one of the most dynamic and influential musical genres: jazz. As we honor International Jazz Day, let's delve into the fun and intriguing facts that make jazz a ...

UNESCO AND HERBIE HANCOCK ANNOUNCE THE FIRST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY ON APRIL 30 FEATURING ALL-STAR CONCERTS IN PARIS, NEW ORLEANS AND NEW YORK UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova and UNESCO ...