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International Jazz Day or Jazz Day is celebrated on April 30 of every year. The day celebrates the historical, cultural, and educational contribution of Jazz Music. The day mainly aims at spreading awareness about this unique musical style, and promoting the cultural, and social values which Jazz stands for.
“Normally, things are viewed in these little-segmented boxes. There’s classical, and then there’s jazz; romantic, and then there’s baroque. I find that very dissatisfying. I was trying to locate the thread that connects one type of music – one type of musician – to another, and to follow that thread in some natural, evolutionary way.” – Jerry Lee Lewis
History of International Jazz Day
UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) designed this day to celebrate the virtues of jazz as an educational tool and a force for peace, unity, dialogue, and enhanced cooperation among people. The day was proclaimed during the UNESCO General Conference in November 2011. Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director-General, and Herbie Hancock, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, kicked off the first annual International Jazz Day in Paris. The International Jazz Day brings together the communities, artists, schools, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts worldwide to celebrate and learn more about jazz music. And also to raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue & mutual understanding and reinforce international cooperation & communication.
Other Celebrations on April 30
April 30 is also celebrated as
How to Celebrate the Day
Celebrate the day by just attending the Jazz concerts and performances, film screenings, and conference and panel discussions. You can donate some money to the Jazz Foundation of America. Spread awareness on social media by using the hashtag #jazzday or #internationaljazzday.
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