International
Jazz Day
Herbie Hancock Inducted as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Culture
“Ladies and gentlemen, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to [the goals of our core mission—bringing cultures together, and protecting the rights and dignity of every individual], I am honored to designate Mr. Herbie Hancock as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Culture, for the promotion of intercultural dialogue.”
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international jazz day
April 30, 2012
UN General Assembly Hall in New York
New York — United Nations Proclaims International Jazz Day
April 30, the world took a giant step toward giving the profound art form of jazz its proper recognition, as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization celebrated the first annual International Jazz Day at the UN General Assembly Hall in New York.
Istanbul, Turkey • Artists From Across the Globe Celebrate the 2nd International Jazz Day
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, in partnership with the Republic of Turkey, commemorated the power of jazz as a vehicle for peace, unity, dialogue and the enhanced cooperation of all people. The Istanbul Jazz Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, served as the 2013 Host City Partner.
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international jazz day
April 30, 2013
Hagia Irene Church, Istanbul, Turkey
3rd
international jazz day
April 2014
Osaka Castle, Tokyo, Japan
Osaka Hosts Third International Jazz Day
The ancient city of Osaka, with its 1,400 years of history, stepped into the global spotlight today. Known for being Japan’s economic and cultural hub, as well as for its legendary history as Japan’s “jazz mecca” in the early-to-mid 1920s, Osaka hosted International Jazz Day 2014, which concluded in a spectacular All-Star Global Concert in the Park, set against the impressive backdrop of historic Osaka Castle.
UNESCO Celebrates 4th-annual International Jazz Day
In essence, jazz is a music of peace, and this has never been so important, to fight against new forms…
The 5th International Jazz Day 2016 Launches From White House Lawn
The sounds of International Jazz Day 2016 blared from nearly every continent on April 30.
Musically vibrant Havana hosts 6th International Jazz Day flagship concert
The worldwide celebration of International Jazz Day 2017 culminated in an all-star global concert, hosted by actor Will Smith, …
Saint Petersburg hosts 7th annual International Jazz Day
The legendary Mariinsky Theatre, home of the Kirov Ballet, and the site where Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov…
8th Annual International Jazz Day Anchored in Melbourne, Australia
The finale is seen during the International Jazz Day 2019 All-Star Global Concert at Hamer Hall on…
10th annual International Jazz Day presents a celebration through innovation
For the second straight year, because of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, International Jazz Day…
International Jazz Day 2022 kicks off second decade celebrating America’s musical art form
On April 30, the 11th annual International Jazz Day saw celebrations in the form of live musical…
International Jazz Day 2023 celebrates the power of collaboration amid rich diversity
On April 30, the world celebrated International Jazz Day, the twelfth time this annual global event has honored…
Harmonies Bridging Continents: International Jazz Day 2024 Unites the World from Morocco
In a radiant display of cultural harmony, the 13th annual International Jazz Day (April 30) celebration wrapped up with a spectacular All-Star Global Concert at the new Palace of Arts and Culture in Tangier, Morocco. Hosted by acclaimed actor Jeremy Irons, the concert featured an international roster of renowned jazz artists from more than 190 countries.
13th
international jazz day
April 30, 2024
The Palace of Arts and Culture in Tangier, Morocco