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Boom Boom Room Jazz Club wil offer a lecture to students on the history of jazz and contextualizing of jazz music in Albania as well as host a variety of local Jazz musicians in a jam session. Boom Boom Radio will offer a whole day of programming dedicated to jazz with a special broadcast on from a music historian.

Contact: Gerta Skenderi | info@boomboomroom.al | 355 684020010
Official Website: http://www.boomboomroom.al

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A series of concerts: April 25th Soul Family ; April 26th Ilhan Ersahin’s Istanbul Sessions, Manou Gallo ; April 27th Keko Fornareli Feat Eric Trufaz, Jean Jack Milteau ; April 28th Andrea Pozza & Steve Grossman, Rabih Abu Khalil ; April 29th Chemirani’s Feat M’kachiche, Lobi ; April 30th Randy Brecker , Al Di Meola ; May 1st Aziz Sahmaoui & University of Gnawa, Chcho Valdes ; May 2nd Hadjer , Miguel Gomez ; May 3rd Lucky Peterson featuring Tamara Peterson.

Contact: Belkacem Mohamed Kamel | limmadz@yahoo.fr
Official Website: http://www.dimajazz.com/

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Gathering family , friends, Jazz lovers and great supporters of our establishment; Bepop will host a birthday music session on April 27th with loved ones so we travel to a world where only Jazz music can give us that indescribable amazing feeling.

Contact: Tania Simao M'Biavanga | tania.s.mbiavanga@gmail.com | +244 912 429 797
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/jazzbar.bebop

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Abracadabra Bar, restaurant and boutique will only play Jazz music from opening time 8am to the end of dinner time 11pm. Abracadabra Club, that opens after 11:30pm and stays open till 5am will start the night with jazz but will, necessarily, move into other rhythms more appropriate for dancing/club purposes.

Contact: Abracadabra Club | abra@candw.ag | +1 (268) 460 27 01
Official Website: http://theabracadabra.com/news/

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Jazz concert and film in dedication of Tony Scott.

Contact: Sun Ra Restaurant | sunrantigua@yahoo.com | +12687202071
Official Website: http://www.antiguanice.com/v2/client.php?id=1045

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A concert with Quartet Cirilo Fernández, Mariano Sívori, Pipi Piazzolla, Nicolás Sorín.

Contact: Amelia Comunicación | amelia@ameliacomunicacion.com | +54 11 4777-0012
Official Website: http://www.borisclub.com

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On International Jazz Day, musicians association Jazz en Rosario, based in Rosario, Argentiina, will release a Jazz magazine and Concert and Jam session.

Contact: Federico Riva | federicoriva_1@hotmail.com | 549 3415450467
Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/jazz.inrosario?ref=hl

Introduction of jazz history and its important role as means of communication to the audience using videos, posters and other visual aids, power-point presentations by students introducing the art of jazz, live performances both by school students and Armenian jazzmen, invitation of famous Armenian jazz musicians to the schools as guest of honors and speakers, presentation of films about jazz legends.

Contact: Stella Melkonyan | s.melkonian@mfa.am

An open-air concert at “Cascade” complex on the occasion of the International Jazz Day. Jazz bands and individual performers from Armenia  will  participate.

Contact: Stella Melkonyan | s.melkonian@mfa.am

National Center of Chamber Music of Armenia also joins the international jazz parade and invites to the concert of Yerevan State Chamber Choir. The choral arrangements of famous jazz works will be presented.

Contact: Armen Sukiasyan | armmusichall@gmail.com | +374(99)992100

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Performances by The Mondlarks Hammond B3 Jazz Trio, plus performances across Ballarat by local Jazz musicians. The day concludes with an evening concert at the Ballarat Mechanics Institute.

Contact: Brigid McKinnon | brigid@themondlarks.com | 613-0437075418
Official Website: https://playfi.com/live/international-jazz-day-with-the-mondlarks-guests/view

Official program launch of the inaugural Brisbane International Jazz Festival, Queen Street Mall main stage at 1pm. New Orleans inspired 2nd line street parade, marching from King George Square to Queen Street Mall at 12pm. Followed by an afternoon of jazz performances by various local artists between 12pm – 4pm. Queensland Jazz Archives public display at the State Library of Queensland Southbank (all day event).

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Four hours of quality contemporary Australian jazz, celebrating all styles including smooth, Latin, funk and groove. Learn more about Australia’s finest musicians, many of whom have played all over the world. Streaming live from Sydney Australia from 12-4pm (Australian Eastern Standard time).

Contact: Sharon Thompson & Georgina Reed | georgina@mixbiz.com | 61 2 414949593
Official Website: http://www.fm993.com.au

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To celebrate all things jazz, The Vault is inviting all jazz musicians & friends thereof to enjoy live jazz being performed in honour of international jazz day in the purposefully designed, beautiful main dining room with each & every chandelier lit table having viewable access to the stage.

Contact: Jeff | info@thevaultbargrill.com.au | +61755912015
Official Website: http://www.thevaultbargrill.com.au

This concert is meant for jazz lovers and general audiences in the North West region of Tasmania (one of Australian states). Last year we celebrated the first IJD at the Shearwater Resort. Singer Mia Palencia and saxophonist Alistair Dobson from Hobart will be accompanied by Viktor Zappner Trio.

Contact: Viktor Zappner | vezappner@hotmail.com | 61-3-64317216

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Renowned Jazz pianist Helen Jowsey performs to a sold out audience at the Victorian Jazz Archive, Australia’s premier Jazz History repository open to the public.

Contact: Ralph Powell | info@vicjazzarchive.org.au | +613 9800 5535
Official Website: http://vicjazzarchive.org.au/index.htm

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The restart of the Beatstein concert series on International Jazz Day featuring Andreas Krennerich (saxes); Boris Kischkat (guitars); Florian King (basses); Bill Elgart (drums).

Contact: Florian King | mail@florianking.de | 004 91707714378
Official Website: http://florianking.de

funARTmusic series featuring performance by a jazz quartet

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Wildstyle – Innsbruck’s Jam Session at “Die Wilderin”

Tonight’s opening act: Anna Widauer – vocals, Evelyne Schmutzhard – vocals, Christian, Larese – keys, Engelbert Gruber – bass, Max Plattner – drums.

Contact: Christian Larese | session@wildstyle.cc
Official Website: http://facebook.com/wildstyle.cc

The JAZZWERSTATT WIEN NEW ENSEMBLE represents the masterminds of an arts and social networking movement: Clemens Salesny, Daniel Riegler, Peter Rom, Bernd Satzinger and Clemens Wenger call their music “a kind of contemporary chamber music” (Supported by “LUDWIG RITTER VON KOECHELGESELLSCHAFT KREMS”)

Contact: Günter Fallmann | info@thatsjazz.at | 00436803258318
Official Website: http://www.thatsjazz.at

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“2nd Twentyfour Hours of Jazz – Jazz RADIO Day Liezen
International Jazz Day will bring a Reprise of the First “”Twentyfour Hours of Jazz”", starting with the beginning of the Jazz Day at 0 a.m. lasting till 12.p.m..Talks with artists, promotors, chiefs of record labels and jazz writers and probably concerts, workshops, jam session & surprises.”

Contact: Thomas Hein | thomashein@utanet.at | +43 3612-30111-30
Official Website: http://www.freequenns.at

From 6:30pm to 8pm, there will be panel discussion / press conference “UNESCO International Jazz Day: Neuer Schwung für Jazz in Österreich (New momentum for Jazz in Austria). The panelists are:  Andreas Felber, Christoph Huber, Sigmar Brecher, Elke Tschaikner, Christoph “Pepe” Auer, Helge Hinteregger, Sabina Hank, Hildegard Siess, Johannes Kunz, Kathrin Zechner, moderation by Harald Huber (ÖMR – Austrian Music Council). From 8:30pm, there will be a concert with “Square” (KUG – University of Music and Performing Arts Graz), “Arnoldo Moreno & Latin Jazz” (University for Music and Performing Arts Vienna), Ensemble of JIM (Linz), Christoph Cech Ensemble der KONSuni (City of Vienna University), Ensemble of “Marianne Mendt Jazznachwuchsförderung ” (Marianne Mendt promotion of new jazz talents).

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“Steel Pan and Ivory” is the wonderful blend of piano and steel pan. The Barbados Jazz Society presents jazz pianist par excellence Ebe Gilkes and his trio, featuring pannist Andre Forde, for the International Jazz Day Concert. Patrons will be treated to timeless standards and Caribbean jazz in beautiful Barbados.

Contact: Cheryl Holder | khamaljames@yahoo.com | 1 246 438-6623
Official Website: http://barbadosjazzsociety.com

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Saxophonist Fabrice Alleman’s special quartet with Ivan Paduart (p), Nic Thys (b,bg), Lionel Beuvens (dr). The concert will be broadcast by RTBF Musiq3 and La Première, with hosts Philippe Baron and Laurent Graulus.

Contact: Alain Pierre | info@jazzstation.be | 32 2 733 13 78
Official Website: http://www.jazzstation.be/

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Quentin Liégeois Duo (guitar) & Olivier Collette (piano): The duo will interrupt mainly jazz standards, with swing and improvisations. Intimate music accessible to all.

Contact: Ali Bagseven | bagseven@gmail.com | +32475782378
Official Website: http://sazznjazz.be/events/unesco-int-jazz-day

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Different bands playing in metro stations and open squares in Brussels!

Contact: les Lundis d'Hortense | info@lundisdhortense.be | jazzinbelgium.com

Different bands playing in metro stations and open squares in Brussels featuring Daniele Martini “Page One” 5tet, “3G”, Pinto and a jam session.

Contact: Les Lundis d'Hortense asbl | info@leslundisdhortense.be
Official Website: http://www.leslundisdhortense.be

Jazz Station Big Band: music of the 1930s, directed by Michel Pare

Contact: Michel Mainil | michel.mainil@ccrc.be | +32 (0)64 21 51 21
Official Website: http://www.ccrc.be/

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Celebrations in Bermuda for the Jazz Jam @ Shine’s House of Music and Entertainment will include a proclamation on the steps of City Hall, jazz lesson plans in all schools, as well as the official Jazz Jam.

Contact: Wendell | shinehayward@yahoo.com | +1 441 703 9092

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Amankora is pleased to participate in the International Jazz Day with screenings of concert videos and any live stream concerts on 30 April. The screening will take place in the Amankora Thimphu Library. We look forward to welcoming any jazz aficionados. Interested participants should call Amankora.

Contact: John Reed | amankora@amanresorts.com | 975 2 331 333
Official Website: http://www.amankora.com

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Live concert at the Centro Boliviano Americano Auditorium. Three magic bands:
Bossa Trio, “D” Jazz Big Band and Carlos Zalazar Jazz Band.

Contact: Fernando Maldonado | cba.ccultural@gmail.com | 591-4-4251225
Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Centro-Boliviano-Americano-Cochabamba/181177528626355

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ANDESWiNG ​​Jazz band will present several guest musicians with a wine reception to celebrate the launch of their latest record at Thelonious Jazz Club. The party will feature three instrumental sets.

Contact: Juan Carlos Carrasco | jccarrasco@canaltvo.com | 72043109
Official Website: http://www.theloniousclub.com/club/index.html

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PROJETO JAZZ ALL NIGHT: featuring the Frederico Heliodoro Trio.

Contact: Marcos Kern | jazzclubbh@gmail.com | 55 31 3451-9643

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Event honoring International Jazz Day. Bringing together great artists from Brazil, and videos with jazz greats worldwide.

Contact: Tamisa Eventos ( Juracy de Almeida e Silva) | contato@tamisaeventos.com.br | 55 47 33694087
Official Website: http://www.tamisaeventos.com.br

22ª Edition of Conexão Jazz Project, in Rio Grande, RS – Brazil
Juan Prada Trio, the Cuban pianist living in Uruguay, with Diego Banega(bass) and Martin Cruz (drums), both from Uruguay. Release of album “Plegarias”. On May 1st as it’s a holiday in Brazil.

Contact: J.C.Celmer | jcelmeer@terra.com.br | 55 53 3231 1581

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International Jazz Day in Caxias do Sul- Brazil
Acordes JazzClub/ Acordes Jazz Atelier Musical
Vídeos of jazz history
Jam Session
Master Class

Contact: Fernando Aver | acordesateliermusical@hotmail.com | 054 34190601
Official Website: http://facebook/acordesescola

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Alexandre Mihanovich is a great jazz guitarist from São Paulo. He is arranger of the main orchestras in the city and play the instrument following the artistry of Wes Montgomery and others. For this night, featuring Wilson Teixeira (ts), Daniel D’Alcântara (t), Thiago Alves (b) e Cuca Teixeira (d).

Contact: Felipe do Amaral | shows@jazznosfundos.net | 55 11 99532-9530
Official Website: http://jazznosfundos.net

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“Jazz and music as factors to bring people together”  The 2013 edition of Jazz á Ouaga tries to spread messages that focus on cohesion and “living together.”

Contact: Anselme Sawadogo | jazz_ouaga@yahoo.fr | +226 70 26 28 03
Official Website: http://www.jazz-ouaga.org/

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Sunday, April 28, cultural association NBN, through Bujazz Festival, will present a concert with local bands Macumba Jazz, Moutcho Trio and Tchouvo (a band with musicians from Holland and Switzerland).

Contact: Tony Nsabimana | tonynsab@yahoo.fr | +257 77 61 97 31
Official Website: http://facebook.com/BUJArt Pub

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In the name of Jazz and Peace through community and music, Lady Bluesabelle and Sofitel Phnom Penh Pokheethra are proud to be representing International Jazz Day in Cambodia.

Contact: Leisa Kirmos | redkarpetroamin@gmail.com | +855 (0) 95969912
Official Website: http://facebook.com/redkarpetmusic

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Bamenda Acoustic will feature local musicians chosen from the city of Bamenda, Cameroon as well as some from other areas in Cameroon. It will feature a workshop on live performance and its importance in the development of an artist followed by a 5 hour performance by these musicians.

Contact: Bamenda Acoustic | imphoonline@yahoo.com | +23779933230

We are using our orchestra and instruments as a platform for jammers to express their talents. We are also organizing seminars so that people can be enlighten about the jazz music. To make the event appealing we are publicizing it on radio and tv, we are also offering food and drinks.

Contact: Jose Abia Moukoko | lachaumierecam@yahoo.fr | 00237 96 72 26 44
Official Website: http://www.lachaumierecam.com/

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JazzYYC hosts a city-wide party of free events:
Noon: Beginners Guide to Loving Jazz –EPCOR CENTRE
Jazz in South Centre – Ellen Doty Trio
Jazz in the Airport – Keith Smith Trio
7-10 PM: JazzYYC, National Music Centre and CADME Jazz Concert.

All Day – website posts and feeds

Contact: Deb Rasmussen | president@jazzyyc.com | 403-918-3354
Official Website: http://jazzyyc.com

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CJSW will be airing jazz programming for more than 8 hours. The broadcast will include features on local, Canadian and international jazz and have interviews with Debra Rasmussen from JazzYYC, Kodi Hutchinson from Chronograph Records, and jazz pianist Bernie Senensky.

Contact: Kat Dornian | cjswfm@ucalgary.ca | 4032203085
Official Website: http://www.cjsw.com

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day to highlight jazz and it’s role of uniting people from around the globe…The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival On Tour and The Bassment Present saxophonist and TD Jazz Intensive coordinator Mark DeJong and his quartet featuring Jon McCaslin (drums) and Dean McNeill (trumpet).

Contact: Richard Haubrich | bassmentmanager@gmail.com | (306 )683-2277
Official Website: http://www.thebassment.ca

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JAZZ.FM91 will hold an evening Open House and welcome in our listeners and locals musicians for a night of music. At 7:00 pm in our Performance Hall we’ll invite Amy McConnell and William Sperandei’s Quintet to perform Live to Air and then at 8:00 local instrumental group Triodes. Tune in jazz.fm!

Contact: Dani Elwell | dani@jazz.fm | 416 595 0404
Official Website: http://jazz.fm/

THE MUSIC OF THE POLL WINNERS, featuring BILL COON guitar JODI PROZNICK bass JESSE CAHILL drums. All star Vancouver trio plays music from the 1957 Contemporary Records recording date “The Poll Winners”. This classic session featured guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Shelly Manne and is considered an essential guitar trio recording. Join Oliver, Jodi, and Jesse as they pay homage to three of their favourite musicians!

Contact: Cory Weeds' Cellar Jazz Club | 604-738-1959

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International Jazz Day at Bistrot Jazz Club Le Fournil welcomes the Roberto Barahona Quintet and the Music Catalog Sample Pending.

Contact: Millaray Mendoza | millaraymendoza@gmail.com | 998 60 677
Official Website: http://www.festijazz.cl

Roberto Barahona Hard Bop Quintet at Le Fournil Jazz Bistrot, Patio Bellavista, Santiago CHILE

Contact: Roberto Barahona | purojazz@gmail.com

Kids workshop / Concerts by professional & amateurs local bands, Youth Jazz Band / Pan Jianglei / Hot Groove / Anne Evenou & Friends + Jam Session / Lectures by Sun Mengjin, PhD Andrew Field, Mats Holmquist + round table / Exhibition ”Jazz Ambassadors” opened by PhD C. Sandberg April 11 till May 1

Contact: Anne Evenou & Mr. Dalu | contact@anne-evenou.com | +86 135 0 175 37 35
Official Website: http://www.shanghaijazz.cn

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Jazz la Hora will play five outstanding albums from the most recent decade.

Contact: Rafael Serrano | jazzlahora@unal.edu.co | 3165000
Official Website: http://www.novedadesjazzlahora.blogspot.com

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Jam Session in Bolon de Verde directed by Javier Pinto, the influential bassist in the local scene.

Contact: Manuel Andres Bernal | bolondeverde@hotmail.com
Official Website: http://elbolondeverde.wix.com/bolondeverde

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Musical information.

Contact: Fernando España | redsalsaglobal@gmail.com | 57 1 313 368 44 15
Official Website: http://salsaglobal.ning.com/

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This event,will be held as a resul of the intregration and participation offered by the UNESO in educative institutions, this will be realized with the material given by the organizations, activities like talks and musical demonstrations with a jazz group by the school students celebrating this day.

Contact: Nicolás E. Aguilar | nicolas.aguilar.guzman@gmail.com | +57 301 5268184
Official Website: http://www.myspace.com/nicolas.aguilar.guzman

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“Dia Internacional del Jazz en Medellin: Concert, Jam Sessions, Film screenings”

Contact: Café Treatro Pablo Tobon Uribe | improductionzmusic@gmail.com
Official Website: http://www.teatropablotobon.com/sitio/

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The Corporation Villa Jazz festival and the mayor of Villa de Leyva Colombia, are organizing a concert to celebrate the International Day of Jazz and sharing music with its inhabitants and visitors. Performances will include Mono Stereo, Mauricio’s Blues, Crow Fair, and 21 Degrees.

Contact: Justo Vicente Cuervo Londoño | villajazzfestival@colombia.com | 011 57 315 3828617
Official Website: http://corporacionvillajazzfestival.blogspot.ca/

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Triptica.com is going to celebrate broadcasting all king of Jazz Music in the streaming. Tritpica.com is dedicated to trip hop, downtempo, longe world music.

Contact: Marko Segura | marko@triptica.com
Official Website: http://www.triptica.com

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We will be hosting a party to celebrate jazz in San Jose, Costa Rica. The venue is the basement of an 85 Year old house in the country’s historic district. Felipe Fournier will lead the jam session hosting players from every corner of the country. We will broadcast the entire event on 95.5 Jazz CR.

Contact: Jose Maria Alfaro | jalfaro@columbia.co.cr | 50683999130
Official Website: http://www.955jazz.com

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Concert of Cuban Jazz Service (Sofija Shiroka- vocal, Mario Penton Hernandez- piano and Marin Gregov- percussion) – April 26th.

Contact: Duje Oman | ejudnamo@yahoo.com | +385 98 322 804
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/bacchusjazzbar

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Celebrating International Jazz Day, Croatian Radiotelevision Jazz Orchestra with it’s leader Sasa Nestorovic will be joined by renowed lady jazz vocalists of the region: Zdenka Kovacicek, Valerija Nikolovska, Lela Kaplowitz, Maja Savic, Ines Trickovic, Jelena Balent, Lana Janjanin, Bobana Gjorgjevic

Contact: Saša Nestorović | sasa.nestor@gmail.com | +385 91 528 1581
Official Website: http://www.hrt.hr/gp

Special concert with recognized jazz musicians under the music direction of  Jorge Reyes

Contact: CNCU (Cuba National Commission of UNESCO | cncu@cncu.minrex.gov.cu

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Jam session with featuring house band : the Jazz Futures Quartet.

Contact: Kos | jazzyb-kyr@primehome.com | +357 99 605502
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/JazzyB-jazz-barclub-CY/136181299792857

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This Super Trio evolved very organically when NYC bassist Charnett Moffett started working often in Prague with Young Lions, Dano Šoltis and Ondřej Štveráček. The trio has its foundations in Jazz but uses subtle electronics and mashed up breaks to defy genre.

Contact: JAZZFESTBRNO, o.s. | info@jazzfestbrno.cz
Official Website: www.jazzfestbrno.cz

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Concert of Roman Pokorný- the Award-winning Czech guitarist with the Blues trio “Blues Box Heroes”

Contact: malyglen@malyglen.cz | 420257531717
Official Website: http://malyglen.cz

Miroslav Hloucal Quartet (modern jazz) at 7 pm, Beata Hlavenková ft. Marcel Bárta (modern jazz) at 9 pm and Gwyn Ashton Band- acoustic set from Australia (real blues) at 11 pm

Contact: Jazz Dock | info@jazzdock.cz
Official Website: www.jazzdock.cz

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Jazz concert of NEDABA featuring David Farek (saxophone), Miroslav Nosek (guitar), Tomáš Sýkora (piano), Jarek Šimíček (bass), Marek Urbánek (drums), and special guest Petr Ostrouchov.

Contact: Tomas Krejca | motasek@seznam.cz | +420777620351
Official Website: http://www.jazznahamu.wordpress.com/

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Percussionist and composer Jaime Brown inherited the musical talent from both branches of his family, his career began drumming at the age of sixteen…

Jaimeo Brown – drums
J.D. Allen – sax
Chris Sholar – quitar
guest: Kelvin Sholar – piano

Contact: Fedja Nanič | fedja@jazztime.cz | +420 222 212 994
Official Website: http://www.jazztime.cz/

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A celebration to demonstrate and manifest the power and will of jazz in 2013. An evening of a discussion and a Jazz Session with some of Denmark’s finest artists: Ane Trolle, Palle Mikkelborg, Nikolaj Hess, Lennart Ginman and Marilyn Mazur.

Contact: Georgina Mongaya Hogsholm | georginahoegsholm@gmail.com | (+45) 26274690

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Jazz en Dominicana, UNESCO in the Dominican Republic, the Ministry of Tourism, the Franklin Center of the US Embassy and Meson de la Cava will host a memorable Jam Session, with the particularity that besides locals there will be jazz players that reside in the country from abroad.

Contact: Fernando Rodriguez De Mondesert | fernando@jazzendominicana.com | 829-586-9177
Official Website: http://jazzendominicana.blogspot.com

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Renowned NY jazz pianist JIM GALA, sensational jazz vocalist VIVIAN SLADE, Cuenca Symphony Orchestra principal contrabassist CHRISTIAN TORRES, and percussionist WILSON ABAD render “emotional” versions of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern (et al) “standards”.

Contact: Debby DeGamo | jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com | +593939342714
Official Website: www.jimgala.com

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Jam Session and concert hosted by: Daniel Toledo – Bass, Carlos Sanchez – Drums, Gabriel Jofre – Guitar, Mike Blanchard – Tenor Sax, Francisco Lara – Tenor Sax.

Contact: Daniel Tole | danieltole@gmail.com

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The Jazz Society of Ecuador is celebrating UNESCO “International Jazz Day”
Free Jazz Concert at Parque Caldero 7PM. The concert will feature pianist Jim Gala, guitarist Junapa Naula, bassist Christian Torres, percussionist Wilson Abad, vocalist Vivian Slade and surprise guest.

Contact: Debby DeGamo | jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com | +59 3939342714
Official Website: http://www.jimgala.com

In celebration of the magnificent art of Jazz on the International Jazz Day, Cairo’s finest Jazz musicians will be sharing the stage, displaying a wide array of musical Jazz forms from timeless classics to contemporary songs.

Contact: Ahmed Alfekky | alfekky@cjcagency.com | +201149392213
Official Website: http://www.cairojazzclub.com

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A delightful evening of jazz, celebrating this magnificent art form on a universal scale. Ahmed Harfoush And The Jazz Project is the highlight of the evening with Cairo’s finest world class jazz musicians sharing the stage, performing tunes from timeless jazz classics to more contemporary songs.

Contact: Ahmed Harfoush | ahmed.f.harfoush@gmail.com | +201112183335
Official Website: http://www.cairojazzclub.com

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3 National Jazz Bands will be performing in one of the most pretigious places in San Salvador. Plaza Futura will host the first event in the history of El Salvador to celebrate The International Jazz Day. A mixture of Latin and melodic Jazz will take place by the hand of Outside, Nadia and Brujo.

Contact: Javier Barrios | javier@elsalvadorjazzfezzt.com | 22449900
Official Website: http://www.elsalvadorjazzfest.com/index/

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On behalf of Centro Cultural de España, El Salvador Jazz, and Producciones DEMO, Salvadoran bands YolotlJazz and Diatonicos Anonimos will celebrate along side Costa Rican alto sax, Lalo Rojas. It will feature a repertoire of standard tunes as well as the importance of jazz education in the region.

Contact: Audiel Avalos | yolotljazz@gmail.com | 503-76486620
Official Website: http://www.ccespanasv.org/

From April 19-28, The 24th Tallinn International Festival Jazzkaar will present soul-jazz talent Zara McFarlane from the UK, Japanese charming piano virtuoso Hiromi, American new-generation star vocalist Gregory Porter and the New Quartet of the legendary composer-sax player Charles Lloyd. Moreover, on 21st April free concerts will take place in the Old Town of Tallinn.

Contact: info@jazzkaar.ee | (+372) 6 66 00 30
Official Website: www.jazzkaar.ee

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Quartet of Jaanika Ventsel (vo), Onder Focan (g), Toivo Unt (b) and Ferit Odman (d). Playing a repertoire of jazz standards and arrangements from Estonian folk music. This is an international band with Toivo Unt & Jaanika Vetsel from Estonia and  Onder Focan & Ferit Odman are from Istanbul/ Turkey

Contact: Kristiina Alliksaar | kristiina.alliksaar@kultuur.edu.ee | 372 5221 825

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Saxophonist Mikko Innanen and drummer Mika Kallio celebrate The International Jazz Day by performing as a duo in Digelius, one of Europe’s oldest jazz record shops still running. Kallio and Innanen started playing together in 1997 and have released two CDs, “Scratch” and “Silence” on Fiasko Records.

Contact: Mikko Innanen | mikko@mikkoinnanen.com | +358 50 55 99 562
Official Website: http://mikkoinnanen.com/

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YLE Lapland wants to highlight The International Jazz Day. The day is relatively unknown in Finland, so we want to raise the awareness of the day here in Finland and especially in Lapland where we live. There will be music and discussions.

Contact: Hannu Raudaskoski | hannu.raudaskoski@minedu.fi | +358295330855
Official Website: http://yle.fi/uutiset/lappi/

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DJ’s Bruno Lormeau and Philippe Murcia will be in charge of the music at l’Apollo.

Contact: Action Jazz | actionjazz33@gmail.com | +33 5 56 01 25 05
Official Website: http://www.apollobar.fr/historique.php

Molly Malone’s hosts Carolina Carmona Trio for an evening of Latin Jazz with Carolina Carmona (vocals), Thierry Lujan (guitar) and Jean-Marc Pierna (percussion).

Contact: Action Jazz | actionjazz33@gmail.com | 05 57 87 06 72
Official Website: http://www.molly-pub.com/

Jam Session with Manu Milhou.

Contact: Action Jazz | actionjazz33@gmail.com | +0556447179
Official Website: http://www.chezlepepere.com/

Tribute to Jim Hall, avec Laurent Maur (harmonica), Ludo Guichard (guitare) et Cedric Jeaneaud (piano).

Contact: Action Jazz | actionjazz33@gmail.com | 06 85 99 32 42
Official Website: http://lecaillou-bordeaux.com/jazz-a-bordeaux/

Jam session with Pierre Genin and François Mary

Contact: Action Jazz | actionjazz33@gmail.com | 05 56 20 78 55

The bar 20/Vins Chalon / Saône organizes a jam session open to all!

Contact: Pierre-antoine | pierreantoine.savoyat@gmail.com

“Django Reinhardt Swing from Paris”
Exceptional opening of the exhibition “Django Reinhardt Swing from Paris” produced on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the death of the father of gypsy jazz.

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

International Jazz Day @ 101 Marches will feature the Patricia Tinoco & Allan Caesar Duo (Bossa and Samba from Brazil as well as Allison Linde (Jazz from the 50′s and 60′s).

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

An afternoon exploring saxophonist Jean-Charles Richard including a presentation from the ADEJ (1pm), a tour of the Robert Martin saxophone factory (4:30pm), and a master class (5pm).

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

The Jazz Day for all ages! Le Périscope opens at 1pm with opportunities to explore the room and participate in presentations. Educational workshops will be held at 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. Concluding the event will be a performance from Big Band l’œuf (Jazz, Funk, Hard Bop) at 8pm.

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

Le Hot Club welcomes the “Jazz Moments” Conference by Peter “Tiboum” Guignon at 3:30pm, Fine Team 6tet (Bossa & Blues) at 5:30pm, Elsi Etna Jazz Quartet (Jazz Vocals) at 7pm, and the Anne Quillier Duo (Jazz Pop) at 9:30pm.

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

Le Baryton invites jazz musicians to gather for an unforgettable jam session!

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

Djotay takes you through his repertoire of Jazz and Afro-energy rock at L’Obamo Café.

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

Cinéma Comoedia welcomes a screening of the film “Sons of the Wind”, a film by Bruno Le Jean. This documentary follows the story of four traveling guitarists influenced by the music of Django Reinhardt. Following the screening will be a performance by Didier Christophe Blanc.

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

Discover the students of the Ecole Nationale de Musique in Villeurbanne:

6pm: Fab & more
6:30pm: Pagado Septet
7pm: Project Philippe Demoizet
7:45pm: Paul Bern Project
8pm: Project Alice Mortagne
9pm: Jam session hosted by Emmanuel Bonhomme, Hugo Crost Zaza & Desiderio

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

La Fanfaraon invites you to treat your ears to Balkan rhythms in the streets of Lyon!

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

Discover the world of pianist Mario Stantchev, who navigates between Bebop and Balkan folklore.

5pm: Master Class with Mario Stantchev
8pm: Mario Stantchev & Olivier Truchot Duo

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

4pm: Taste of the Junior Jam Session hosted by Cedric Perrot
7pm: Opening of the exhibition and presentation of Olivier Bonhomme workshops Jazz Conservatory of Lyon
7pm: Vocal & Bass
8:30pm: William Pluto 5tet
10pm: Jam Session

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

Foundation Bullukian invites you to the Jazz Day Launch Breakfast with a public discussion to follow.

Contact: Jazz in Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

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“Chromophonie” is a jazz-oriented exhibition of French-Hungarian jazz composer and player, painter and sculptor Yochk’o Seffer. This exhibition is a very special with children discovering an extraordinary universe, made of music, colors and shapes.

Contact: Colletto Jean-Constantin | acel.contact@gmail.com | 0033612724541
Official Website: http://yochko-seffer.com

TEJO  (the youth section of UEA: World Esperanto Association) organizes the concert with Duo KAJ celebrating multiculturalism and mutual understanding inherent in Jazz and Esperanto, KAJ is pianist (Mélaine Desnos) and singer (Guillaume Armide) who will perform jazz standards and songs in Esperanto and other languages ​​of the world with lyrics adapted and original texts and in subtitles that appear in at least two languages.

Contact: KAJ | nennu.phare@gmail.com

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Concert of young Czech group Jelení loje- Lipstick Deer Cabaret (swing/jazz/cabaret)

Contact: Czech Center Paris | ccparis@czech.cz | +33 1 53 73 00 22
Official Website: http://paris.czechcentres.cz/

Guinguette à L’ecluse welcomes you to a relaxed evening of jazz.

Contact: Jo | spacecooker@hotmail.fr | 03.51.85.52.07
Official Website: http://ecluse-reims.org/

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JAZZAUDEHORE evenings hosts the great names of the Parisian jazz scene. After 10pm, the jazz session begins at Cazaudehore. We’ll also  host Swing 4 for International Jazz Day. Swing 4 recalls all the great creators of the 30’s and fellows of Django as well as the great American standards!

Official Website: http://www.cazaudehore.fr/en

Enjoy an evening with Mohomad Abozekry, the Oud prodigy from Egypt, and his group Heejaz.

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87

“The 30 in Trento, Jazz Day”
Concert and wine tasting to share with the Jazz Department of the Conservatory of Music and Dance in Vienna
6pm: Thirty People (Vocal Jazz)
8:30pm: Robinson Khoury 4tet (Jazz groove)

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87

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Jazz in Villeurbanne: Come to discuss, learn, meet, and listen to those who have been and are a part of jazz in Villeurbanne on:

http://forum.jazzavilleurbanne.xooit.fr/f25-Jazz-day.htm

http://www.youtube.com/user/jazzavilleurbanne

Contact: Jazz à Vienne | contact@jazzavienne.com | 0033 (0)4 74 78 87 87
Official Website: http://www.jazzday-lyon.com/

A concert and conference at Ecole Normale Supérieure

Contact: Juste Joris | jjtindypoaty@yahoo.fr | 00(241)01722049
Official Website: http://www.en.legabon.org/

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All day long Jazz FM 97.5 dedicates various programs to international jazz day. At night Concert of Tbilisi Municipality Big Band. After the show live screening of gala show from Istanbul.

Contact: Michael Giorgadze | eastern@caucasus.net | +995322990599
Official Website: http://www.tbilisijazz.com

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“Jazz in May” is an occasion of the 2nd Best Jazz Day on April 30, which has set a goal to raise awareness of the many facets of the living Cologne Jazz Scene.

Contact: Stefan Zimmer | stef.zimmer@gmx.de | 0049176/25131534

Jazz concert of Nicole Jo and Band, supporting act by African musicians, information stand on jazz music underlining its multicultural approach - NICOLE JOHÄNNTGEN vocals  with STEFAN JOHÄNNTGEN piano, PHILIPP REHM bass, ELMAR FEDERKEIL drums

Contact: Edith Spanknebel | eug.spanknebel@gmx.de

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The Ebony Big Band will share this rich culture called Jazz, which is the only indigiouness art form coming out of the U.S., through the performance of compositions from great African American composers and big bands from the time of the Harlem Renaissance to the 1950’s.

Contact: Fuasi Abdul-Khaliq | fuasi7@gmail.com | +491723066606
Official Website: http://www.fuasi.com

The Big Band of the TU with guest soloists Andy Bermig, Britta Rex, Axel Uhde and Helge Preu0. Along with a special  film and photo installation by Stefan Lohmann  to give the evening a very special touch.

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Starring: “Group’n Swing”, 10-piece Swing and Rhythm’ Blues Band from, Budapest, Hungary presenting the Music of Ray Charles, Fats Domino etc.

Official Website: http://www.jazzfest.de

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• 11.30 — Little Martin and the Roosters — Klecks
• 15.00 — Stefan Pentenrieder Quartett — Rathausplatz
• 20.00 — Emil Mangelsdorff Quartett — Kornhaus
• 20.00 — Hildegard lernt fliegen — THEaterOben
• 20.00 — Hannah Köpf & Band — AÜW-Jazzperlen
• 20.30 — Gismo Graf Trio — Stift
• 22.30 — Jazz Police — Klecks-Nightclub

Official Website: http://www.klecks.de

From this year on a new series of concerts is going to be held. The City of Krefeld (Cultural Bureau) and the Jazzklub Krefeld e.V. together will celebrate the UNESCO International Jazz Day with a special high carat event on April 30th each year.

2013 : Florian Weber (p), Joachim Kühn (p)

Contact: Guenter Holthoff | info@jazzklub-krefeld.de | 0049 2151 778463

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1. Concerts – of the students and professors of the music department of the University of Oldenburg
2. Concerts – of the members of Jazzmusiker-Initiative Oldenburg
3. Talks and discussions
4. Public rehearsals

Contact: Peter Loeffler | peter.loeffler@wilhelm13.dr
Official Website: http://www.wilhelm13.de

Eberhard Budziat Bigband New Traditions featuring the Stuttgart Jazz Scene - Premier Concert and CD Release

An exciting archive is being opened at www.bundesbigbandarchiv.de containing sheet music written for youth big bands by contemporary jazz composers. This project was initiated by the Dt. Musikrat and the Bundesakademie für musikalische Jugendbildung with funding from the Stiftung Dt. Jugendmarke.

Contact: http://www.bundesbigbandarchiv.de/ | bundesbigbandarchiv@bundesakademie-trossingen.de

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Recog Jazz Gh is promoting the art of Jazz in Ghana with a jam session of jazz artists. We want to encourage up and coming musicians to keep up the art of playing a musical instrument and see there is hope for Jazz Music.

Contact: Steve Bedi | stvbedi@gmail.com | +(233) 243 919 139
Official Website: http://stevebedimusic.com

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Dimitri Vassilakis is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist, vocalist, composer, educator & recording artist for Candid Records. With “Miles View” he presents an open view of jazz, embracing many styles and genres currently @ Booze Cooperativa Athens. Special session for International Jazz Day.

Contact: Dimitri Vassilakis | info@dimitriosvassilakis.com | +30 6944 379563
Official Website: http://www.dimitriosvassilakis.com/

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Some of the most talented musicians have participated to our weekly “Jazz Flirt” sessions, which have made “Petite Fleur” cafe (located in the suburb of Chalandri) known as probably the smallest, most intimate venue in the Athens area. To celebrate this year’s “International Jazz Day” we invite all of them, as well as anyone sharing our passion for music and communication, for a festive jam session, which will hopefully expand to the street and the piazza outside our coffeehouse.

Our schools: the 3d primary school of Serres, municipality of Serres, Greece together with the (public) Music School of Serres are organizing a celebration of International Jazz Day. We will have small music performances from students of both schools and some performances from the music teachers.

Contact: Theofanis (Teo) Asvestas | tasvestas@gmail.com | +302321023056

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A jazz gig with all the guest musicians of the Jazz day Event we will ahave on the 22nd. Dimos Dimitriadis: Alsto sax; Tassos Chatzinikolaou Tenor Sax; Ntinos Manos: bass; Nick Exarhos: piano; Th. Gotzampasis: drums; Theofanis Asvestas: guitar.

Contact: Theofanis (Teo) Asvestas | tasvestas@gmail.com | 2321023056
Official Website: http://www.elpidahotel.eu

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This activity will assemble to five jazz bands: Carlos Soto trio, German Giordano trio, Staccato Band, Imox and La Tribu de Ben Levi Jazz Band. This activity be transmitted across National Radio TGW (listen in internet). Parallel, one forum will be realized it brings over of the jazz in Guatemala.

Contact: Jorge Sierra | mondosonoro2003@yahoo.com.mx | 00 502 52916741

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Join us for the launching of our Jazz/Piano Bar with a concert by the Jazz Band Project featuring a group of local Guyanese musicians.

Contact: Susan Isaacs | susan.isaacs@pegasushotelguyana.com | 592 662 6902
Official Website: http://www.pegasushotelguyana.com

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American pianist Aaron Goldberg and Haitian artists such as Vanessa Jacquemin, Claude Carre, John Thomas Bern, Alex Jacquemin, Richard Barbot and Joel Widmaier.

Contact: Fondation Haiti Jazz | info@papjazzhaiti.org | +50931010003
Official Website: http://www.fondationhaitijazz.org

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A special jazz concert for the celebration of the International Jazz Day with the multicultural ensemble “NaNaya”.
Jazz goes across borders and cultures so uniting three German jazz musicians and a Hungarian singer. Eastern-European melodies meet Jazz and Orient in a modern and experimental setting, combining musical traditions of Hungary with the taste of Middle-East. Longing for the roots of melody and rhythm, constantly on search for the ancient energy of music.

Official Website: http://www.theasoti.com

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Orsolya Burján represents a new wave in jazz music amoung young vocalists while connecting Hungarian folk music with jazz harmonies + photo exhibition

Contact: ifkavezo@t-online.hu
Official Website: http://www.ifkavezo.hu

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An acclaimed place for musicians near the heart of Budapest will give place for an exclusive concert with some of the best names from the hungarian jazz music!
Join Regály György – the teacher of Liszt Academy of Music – and the “Test Jazz Group”!
Live Jam Session after the concert! Free Entry!

Contact: Tamás Mánfai | mt@rejtjel.hu
Official Website: http://backstagepub.hu/

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We will start the celebration with a roundtable discussion with experts and musicians on the situation of young jazz musicians in Hungary. After Ferenc Snétberger world famous guitar artist is performing on the stage of Európa Pont.

Contact: Réka Nagy | reka.nagy@arsomnis.org
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/JazzNap

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In 2013 the Budapest Jazz Club is joining to the international celebration of the International Jazz Day with the concert of Eastern Boundary Quartet. A jam session is closing the night with the participation of Oláh Krisztián Trio, where young jazz musicians will be also introduced to the audience.

Contact: Budapest Jazz Club | info@bjc.hu | +36 70 413 9837
Official Website: http://www.bjc.hu/en/component/eventlist/details/1639.html

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UNESCO International Jazz Day – celebrate with swing music and dance at Lokál Bár:
Free swing dance taster class with Marcell & Dóra – no previous dance knowledge needed
Laura Lackey Rhythm Revue concert

Contact: Jutasi Tamas | jutasitamas@gmail.com | +36 1 786 50 51
Official Website: http://www.lokalbar.hu

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The celebration of Jazz Day 2013 in cooperation with Icelandic jazz muscians and scholars who will discuss the important role of jazz in cultural history and education

Contact: Áslaug Dóra | aslaug.dora.eyjolfsdottir@mrn.is | +354 528 5050
Official Website: http://en.harpa.is/

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Some of Iceland’s finest jazz players in celebration of International Jazz Day:
Hilmar Jensson, Haukur Gröndal, Hans Andersson, Matthías Hemstock,
Kjartan Valdemarsson, Pétur Grétarsson, Óskar Guðjónsson, Valdimar Kolbeinn Sigurjónsson.

Contact: Reykjavik Jazz Festival | reykjavikjazz@reykjavikjazz.is
Official Website: http://reykjavikjazz.is

HIT 95 FM RADIO STATION DELHI, INDIA desires on having regular announcements through various creatives and jock mentions that 30th APRIL is celebrated as the INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY..We will try and get some local Jazz Bands to perform Live in the studio to create awareness.

Contact: Sanjay Hemady | shemady@95fm.in | +919820524546
Official Website: http://www.hit95fm.com

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Keeping up with its tradition of bringing the best in music and cocktails to its customers, Cocktails & Dreams, Speakeasy once again is all set for some fine Jazz as it celebrates International Jazz Day with the renowned duo, Adil and Vasundhara; unveil their first ever album, AMPERSAND!

Contact: Minakshi SIngh | thirstythreehospitality@gmail.com | 91-9810999086
Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/CocktailsDreamsSpeakeasy

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The Blue Frog will be hosting the first International Jazz Day, curated by Louiz Banks, featuring the best jazz talents in Mumbai. Free Entry. Join in the fun, the Blue Frog way!

Contact: Srila Chatterjee | louiz.banks@gmail.com | 9126600284
Official Website: http://www.louizbanks.com

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Delhi’s Jazz musicians come together to celebrate International Jazz Day 2013.

Contact: Mahesh Mathai | mahesh@bluefrog.co.in | +919820020059
Official Website: http://www.bluefrog.co.in

A concert in the park featuring accomplished local jazz musicians in jam session with visiting virtuosos from all over the world.

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We’ll present some talented young Indonesian jazz musicians, Shadu Rasjidi Band featuring Joey. These beautiful young cats, will present music of Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Jaco Pastorius in regards to celebrate Jazz.

Contact: WartaJazz | info@wartajazz.net | 08161364263
Official Website: http://www.wartajazz.com

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An evening of Big Band Jazz in a park, Hajarbleh Big Band presents a mini concert to bring “Jazz untuk Semua”, Jazz for Everyone.

Contact: Widan Abdat | wild.an.abdat@gmail.com
Official Website: http://www.youtube.com/hajarblehbigband

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Performance by different generation of Indonesian Jazz Musicians.
Performing: LLW, Gerald S Trio, Joey Trio, Jam Session to follow.
Handprint ceremonial by Indonesian Jazz Legends.

Contact: Indra Lesmana | indralesmana@inlinemusic.com
Official Website: http://www.indralesmana.com

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This year we will hold events in the Swiss Bell Hotel Inn. In addition to musicians from Makassar, among others, the messenger, 51st avenue, nebula, la’biri, sky project and Mangara jazz project, there were also the best jazz musicians of the ito kurdhi bali, erik soundhy, jeko, Putra Imam najib and diahgayatri.

Contact: Yosi Nahwirasul | yosinr@yahoo.com | +628164381163
Official Website: http://facebook.com/yosi nahwirasul

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JAZZ TEPI SAWAH featuring Andy Gomez, Joenathan Dengawa, Jogja Jazz Champ.

Contact: Oonz | erdianramadhan@yahoo.com | 6287877006044
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/bebek.plengkung

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In celebration of the magnificent art of Jazz on the International Jazz Day, Erbil’s most favorites eat and drink lounge Mamounia Skybar will be sharing an amazing night with spacial jazz platter, drink and music featured by the great saxophonist player.

Contact: Sunan Al-Jabouri | sunan@fairouzgroup.com | +964 750 817 9111
Official Website: http://www.fairougroup.com

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Italian crooner appreciated and highly regarded by the likes of Renzo Arbore, and Michael Bublé, Matteo Brancaleoni is considered one of the leading Italian interpreters of the American ‘Songbook’. He has sold more than 25 thousand albums in Italy, USA, Japan, France, Germany, Canada.

Contact: Bravo Caffè | info@bravocaffe.it | +39 051 266112
Official Website: http://www.matteobrancaleoni.com

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Multiculturita Summer Jazz Festival & The Writer Played celebrate with the presentation of the book by Carmela Formicola “When I played the jazz” (published by Florestan), the concert bassists Pierluigi Balducci and Vincenzo Maurogiovanni and a jam session. The event will be hosted by Michele Laricc

Contact: Alceste Ayroldi | aayroldi@jazzitalia.net | 393 392986949
Official Website: http://www.multiculturita.it

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Casalmaggiore Jazz Day 2013 is an event “self-organized” by some firends and musicians of the Cremona/Parma/Mantova area in Italy to celebrate International Jazz Day.
The concert and jam session is hosted in the public library with switches in a ‘jazz club’ for a night

Contact: Andrea Acquaroni | a.acquaroni@gmail.com | +393358471715
Official Website: http://casalmaggiorejazzday.blogspot.it

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For this occasion, Relais Villa Buonanno will host some of the most well respected musicians in the Italian scene including: Walter Ricci (voice), Antonio Imparato (Trumpet & Flugelhorn), Michele Di Martino (Piano), Ron Grieco (Doublebass), Elio Coppola (Drums)

Contact: Antonio Imparato | antonio.imparato@hotmail.it | +39 3397470372
Official Website: http://www.relaisvillabuonanno.it/hotel/contatti.php

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MAXIMILIAN ROCCHETTA, PAUL GHETTI, STEFANO PAOLINi will perform with a jam session to follow in the Grotto of the Court in Via de ‘M.L. King, in Coriano Rimini. For info and reservations 0541 658117. In case of bad weather the event will be held in the Theatre of the Court.

Contact: Simone Migani | simone.migani@fastwebnet.it | 33 32183210
Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/jazzaroundrimini

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Fano Jazz Network will celebrate the important meaning of International Jazz Day on April 30th with a series of concerts and jam sessions involving musicians from the area’s schools and public institutions. This event will be in collaboration with the Marches Jazz Network.

Contact: Adriano Pedini | amministrazione@fanojazznetwork.org | +393407867955
Official Website: http://www.fanojazznetwork.it/

MOODY JAZZ CAFE’ & UNESCO CLUB of FOGGIA are pleased to host INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY in Foggia. From morning to night we organized some events that join various kinds of arts and subjects: Literature, Education, Cinema, Kitchen, History, Philosophy and obviously Music. All in the name of JAZZ. Peace

Contact: Nino Antonacci | info@moodyjazzcafe.it | +39.881.71.14.32
Official Website: http://www.moodyjazzcafe.it

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A projection of the Pasolini film “Appunti per un’Orestiade africana” followed by readings on jazz history and an evening concert by the improvisational group Gyroscope will explore the influence of AfricanJazz music in the world of pop and dance music to be followed by a DJ set.

Contact: Associazione Culturale Young Jazz | info@youngjazz.it | +39 3476709568
Official Website: http://www.youngjazz.it/

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Lanciano Traditional Jazz Festival presents live CD recorded in the third edition with “Italian Hot Five” (Fabrizio Bosso-trumpet Gianluca Galvani-cornet Luca Mannutza-piano Renato Gattone-doublebass Gianluca Perasole-drums) at Teather Fedele Fenaroli in Lanciano (Italy). Main sponsor: Citra Vini

Contact: Leda D'Alonzo | ldalonzo@hotmail.it

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Several Events from April 20 to May 2 will be held in Bagni di Lucca, Pisa, Livorno by including Cd & Book Showcases, Exhibitions, Movies, Conferences, Jam Sessions!

Contact: Alessio Carnemolla | alessiocarnemolla@gmail.com | +393386346037

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Musicamdo Jazz will celebrate International Jazz Day on April 30th with a tribute to pianist Mike Melillo by title “I Like Mike” a Jazz concert with readings. Mike Melillo, piano, Massimo De Nardo, narrator, Directed by Diego Dezi. This event will be in collaboration with the Marche Jazz Network.

Contact: Daniele Massimi | info@musicamdo.it | 00393286111678
Official Website: http://www.musicamdo.it

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Pippo Matino Refreshing Trio featuring Pippo Matino (Bass), Umberto Muselli (Tenor Sax), Gianluca Brugnano (Drums).

Contact: Barrio Alto Jazz Club | info@barrioaltoenoteca.it | 081 841 07 22
Official Website: http://www.barrioaltoenoteca.it

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All-day-long celebrations in the city of Matera, candidate European Capital of Culture in 2019, with Onyx Jazz Club in the unique venue of Casa Cava.

Contact: Antonio Nicoletti | anto.nicoletti@gmail.com | 393471202345
Official Website: http://www.onyxjazzclub.it

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The association MIfaJAZZ who works estensively to promote Jazz music in Matera, part of Unesco World
heritage funds and the surrounding area. On April 29 we start our count down to celebrations with a jam session to gather musicians and people having fun and focusing attention on jazz music.

Contact: Dino Plasmati | dino_plasmati@yahoo.it | 0039 3281680399
Official Website: http://mifajazzbigband.weebly.com/

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On International Jazz Day, Memo Restaurant in Milan is pleased to host a concert featuring Javier Girotto (sax) and Carlo Morena (piano), two great performers sharing the stage.

Contact: Memo Restaurant | bucci@multiplanet.it | +39 02 54019856
Official Website: http://www.memorestaurant.com/

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Jam session with teachers and students of the Jazz Departments at the Milan Conservatory.

Contact: Attilio Zanchi | attilio.zanchi@fastwebnet.it | 0039 335 6773125
Official Website: http://www.consmilano.it/

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TriAd Vibration flows together into an evocative sound that starts from a basic rhythmic pattern to encounter on its path Jazz, Electronic, World, ranging from contamination Drum’n Bass to House Music, to Dance. The main feature is the didgeridoo, the most ancient Aboriginal wind instrument.

Contact: Blue Note Milano | info@bluenotemilano.com | 003 90269016888
Official Website: http://www.bluenotemilano.com

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Jazz is Soul which Expresses Itself in the Freedom of Purity of Sound. When the Soul speaks through Sound, and inter-act with the Total Being that Is, for his Own Good and that of the Wholeness of Being, the One, everything
Use the Heart to translate the Language of the Universe ; stay tuned!

Contact: Peppe Taglieri | peppetaglieri@gmail.com
Official Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/peppetaglieri/featured

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Spartà jazz trio in concert at 9pm featuring: Gaetano Spartà (Piano), Davide Pometti (Bass), Marco Santonocito (Drums). Join us after 10pm for a free jam session…all night long!

Contact: Marco Santonocito | marcosantonocito@gmail.com
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/638468679513250/

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Ancona Jazz will celebrate the International Jazz Day 2013 with TOM KIRKPATRICK quintet feat. Carlo Atti, sax; Nico Menci, piano; Luciano MIlanese, double bass and Adam Pache, drums. Our tribute to the great Jazz history! This event will be in collaboration with “Marche Jazz Network”

Contact: Giancarlo Di Napoli | info@anconajazz.com | +393276844552
Official Website: http://www.anconajazz.com

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Neapolitan pianist Andrea Rea presents his new project: New Trio. The trio will perform and preview the release of their new album, featuring compositions from Rea, ranging in different atmospheres with a unique sound.

Contact: Ornella Falco | ornella_falco@yahoo.it | 0393389941559
Official Website: http://www.napoliparty.net/

“Education as Jazz” will be an event, a conference organized by the Department FiSPPA (Padua University), to celebrate the Jazz Day. All the jazz dimensions and features will be explored from and within the educational perspective using, as daily focuses, some jazz-key words.

Contact: Marina Santi | marina.santi@unipd.it

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Micah Gaugh Trio is composed of Micah Gaugh (John Zorn, Cecil Taylor, Arto Lindsay) on vocals, piano and sax, Kevin Shea (Talibam!, Storm and Stress) on drums and Daniel Bodwell (Sinead O’Connor) on bass.

Contact: Via Nazario Sauro | Micahgaugh@hotmail.com | (917)361 8121
Official Website: http://africantape.com

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WORDS AND MUSIC FOR CHARLIE PARKER: curator F. Martinelli presents italian edition of “Charlie Parker, Life and Music” by Carl Woideck. Actor P. Giommarelli reads excerpts from “The Persecutor” by Julio Cortazar. Nico Gori, P.Pirro, M. Anelli and A. Melani play Parker’s tunes.

Contact: Francesco Mariotti | jazz@exwide.com
Official Website: http://www.exwide.com

Titta Nesti, a popular vocalist, will perform, with Franco Santarnecchi, pianist, and Jacopo Martini, guitarist, jazz standards and “censored songs”: all those superb songs convicted in the years of fascism and now reinterpreted in jazz, for exciting moments of listening.

Contact: Enza Spadoni | enza.spadoni@gmail.com

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Tosky Records is happy to present/release the new jazz album “FOR LIFE” by Dario Germani Trio featuring Max Ionata. The legendary Giovanni Tommaso will introduce this event. This event is being hosted at the Alexander Platz Jazz Club in Rome, the most popular Italian jazz club in Europe.

Contact: Giorgio Lovecchio | info@toskyrecords.com
Official Website: http://www.toskyrecords.com

Under the patronage of the Italian National Commission for UNESCO,
Forum Artists & Global Shapers Rome Hub presents: “International Jazz Day, Rome”
with Stefano Di Battista Jazz Quartet, Enrico Rava and Rita Marcotulli.

Charity event in support of raising funds for UNICEF aid program in Syria.

Contact: Paolo Petrocelli | info@paolopetrocelli.com
Official Website: http://www.jazzdayroma.it/

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Toni Germani, Saxes
Stefano Marzolla, bass & d.Bass
Massimo Carrano, Drums

60 & 70s… in a original way! Sounds good

28DiVino Jazz Club in Rome… Elected first Italian Jazz Club by Jazzit Awards.

Contact: Marc Reynaud | 28divino@libero.it | 3408249718
Official Website: http://www.28divino.com

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Leonardo Borghi at the piano, leads a trio in a two set live jazz show dedicated to the historical American songbooks by the arrangements of the great trio – Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, McCoy Tyner, Phineas Newborn – will be performed in the first set and a jam session in the second set.

Contact: Gregory's Jazz Club | Info@gregorysjazz.com | 327 8263770
Official Website: http://www.gregorysjazz.com

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Sapienza University of Rome, the largest university in Europe, celebrates International Jazz Day with a free concert of its big band MuSa – Musica Sapienza directed by Silverio Cortesi, with the participation of MuSa university choir (conductor Giorgio Monari).

Contact: Donatella Carini | musica.sapienza@uniroma1.it | (+39) 0649910656
Official Website: http://www.uniroma1.it/sapienza/musica/MuSa

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Maurogiovanni Vincenzo and Michele Campobasso will hold a seminar entitled “The Evolution of Jazz”.

Contact: Nico Paulangelo | nicopaulangelo@gmail.com | +393805311432
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mocambo/490151924339633?fref=ts

Concert by the pianist, organist and composer Paolo Tarsi which will alternate between piano and Hammond organ in a personal reading of some standard and interpretation of concert music from jazz musicians and composers such as Chick Corea, Fred Hersch, Dave Grusin and William Albright.

Contact: Paolo Tarsi | paultarsi@hotmail.it

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The concert is organized to celebrate the International Jazz Day together with the inauguration of the “House of memory” in Servigliano FM Italy. In collaboration with the Province of Fermo and TAM Tutta un’Altra Musica, I-Jazz and Marche Jazz Network

Contact: Giambattista Tofoni | info@tam.it | +39 338 4321643
Official Website: http://www.tam.it

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Evening concert with Italian jazz musicians: Raffaele Genovese(pianist), Gioacchino Papa(bass & guitar), Fabrizio Brusca(guitar), Emanuele Primavera(drums), Carmelo Venuto (bass), Antonio Bonasera(sax) and others.

Contact: Jecos Jazz | sarahguzzardi@jecosjazz.it
Official Website: http://www.jecosjazz.it

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For this day the Italian pianist Riccardo Morpurgo will present his last work “Dove è il nord”.

Contact: Enrico Malusà | thelonious.trieste@gmail.com | 0039 320 0480460
Official Website: http://thelonious-trieste.com

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We organize a local jazz meeting, that is bringing together jazz players, jazz spot owners, production staffs and representatives of the UNESCO association in Ishikawa Prefecture, to enjoy jam sessions and to share the idea of aiming at society without discrimination through the art of jazz.

Contact: Kanazawa Jazz Community | kawamori_y@city.kanazawa.lg.jp | +81 76 223 9898
Official Website: http://kjrenmei.sblo.jp/

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Yosuke Yamashita Special Quartet with opening act of Ohyodo Elementary School Brass Band

Contact: Miyazaki International Jazz Day Executive Committee | miyazaki.ijd@gmail.com | +81 50-3615-4468
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/miyazakiinternationaljazzday

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AFRICA: “Light and Shadow” Photographed by Jin Akutagawa and an LP Record Jazz Concert from April 23 – May 6th.

Contact: miyazaki.ijd@gmail.com | +81-50-3615-4468
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/miyazakiinternationaljazzday

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Live Concert “Yosuke Yamashita Special Quartet“ Opening act: Ohyodo elementary school brass band

Contact: miyazaki.ijd@gmail.com | +81-50-3615-4468
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/miyazakiinternationaljazzday

Showing  film documentary of Louis ‘”Satchmo” Armstrong,  and others. Yoshio and Keiko Toyama, who lived in New Orleans will invite top Japanese Jazz musicians to perform with them.

Contact: William | doc@504mag.com | 6025247998
Official Website: http://www.504mag.com

Khacha Band featuring Tomomitsu Maruyama & Haruka KiKuchi playing the music of New Orleans

Contact: William | doc@504mag.com | 6025247998
Official Website: http://504mag.com/

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Jazz Auditoria 2013, New Jazz Event Launching in Kanda/Awajicho, Tokyo Japan, April 28 – 30, is proud to support the “UNESCO INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY” to promote world peace and respect human rights, diversity, and dignity through the interaction by Jazz.

Contact: Blue Note Japan, inc | jazzauditoria@bluenote.co.jp
Official Website: http://jazzauditoria.com

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The 2nd Edition of Amman Jazz Festival
7 – 30 April 2013
Amman Jazz Festival is a regional event. It will be held between the 7th to the 30th of April 2013. The festival is coproduced by OrangeRed and Al-Balad Theater, Main sponsor Massimo Dutti – Jordan.

Contact: Amman Jazz Festival | lama@orangered.net | +962795351812
Official Website: http://www.orangered.net

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In celebration of human spirit! INCOGNITO (UK), KHOMENKOV BAND (KZ) & DJ HARV (UK). Jazzystan concerts are the only music festivals in Central Asia to attract huge audiences with the unique sounds of their top-flight performers.

Contact: Rustam Ospanoff | ospanoff@gmail.com | 7 701 111 0413
Official Website: http://jazzystan.com/eng

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Bringing together Kenyan jazz musicians, international communities and jazz enthusiasts to celebrate peace and our diverse cultures through music.

Contact: Edward Parseen | parseen@me.com | +254 723 815 813

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Live At The Elephant brings together Kenyan jazz pianist Aaron Rimbui and the Aaron Rimbui Quintet as well as Kenyan Musician and UNEP goodwill ambassador Eric Wainaina for an evening of jazz and fusion at the serene The Elephant (Kifaru Gardens).

Contact: Sarah Rimbui | sarahrimbui@gmail.com | +254724302497

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We are rural based organization in Kenya and our programme includes Jazz music for the up coming young talents who loves jazz music copied from South African legend Hugh Masekel, we lack the necessary tools but we are trying our based through the locally based items available

Contact: Tom Onditi | t_onditi@yahoo.com | 254731-326279
Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/tom.onditi.1

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The Kuwait Jazz Trio will be presenting an Evening of Jazz, the first of a series, at the famous Ubon Restaurant in Kuwait City on Wednesday, the 10th of April from 8 pm to 11 pm.

Contact: Mike Seals | nfo@kuwaitjazztrio.com | +965 2240-9111
Official Website: http://www.kuwaitjazztrio.com

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Beirut Speaks Jazz on the International Jazz Day is a new initiative to promote & celebrate Jazz in Lebanon.

Contact: Tarek Yamani
Official Website: http://www.tarekyamani.com

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It’s a street art performance that will take place in the streets of Beirut City, where people will come and experience an artistic street ride choreography which include; Jazz and dancing street performance, improvisation interaction with people and with the urban fixtures ….

Contact: Eliesh | eliesh000@gmail.com
Official Website: http://esango.un.org/irene/temp/results_q382.html#34471

The George Schuller’s Circle Wide Trio plays modern jazz.

Contact: Karl Gassner | info@tangente.li
Official Website: http://www.tangente.li

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UNESCO Club in Youth Cultural Center – Bitola, Macedonia will join the global celebration of the International Jazz Day, 30th of April 2013. We announce an evening concert on Tuesday 30th of April 2013 at 9 p.m., in the cafe bar “Porta Jazz” in Bitola, Macedonia, with the live performance of “Ivan Ivanov Quartet”.
With our event we will contribute in highlighting its important role of encouraging dialogue among cultures and civilizations, eradicating discrimination and promoting human dignity.

Official Website: http://mkcbt.org.mk

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Concert promotion of a new album release feat. INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY CELEBRATION!
Unprogrammed – program: ,”The World According to John Coltrane”

Contact: Dona Organdzieva | dona@odaconnexio.mk | +38978383826
Official Website: http://www.sethstat.com.mk/

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Day organized by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, the Regional Office of Tourism Analamanga (ORTANA) and the International Festival Madajazzcar. Partners: COEF Resources, Friends of Heritage Madagascar (APM), urban district of Antananarivo, RLI Radio 106 FM.

Contact: Désiré Razafindrazaka | coef-re@moov.mg
Official Website: http://www.madajazzcar.mg

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The Penang Philharmonic Jazz Section celebrates the UNESCO International Jazz Day 2013 with “A Celebration of Jazz 2013,” featuring performances by five groups, each with their own unique style and brand of music at Gurney Paragon in Penang, Malaysia.

Contact: Ramesh Sharma | admin@penangphilharmonic.org | +604-262 2462
Official Website: http://www.penangphilharmonic.org/main

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Mango Jazz Night celebrates IJD with 2 days.
Day 1 – 30/Apr @Kian Kok – 7pm Music Workshop
Day 2 – 1/May @UMS Dewan Resital – 3pm Saxophone Workshop – 730pm Concert featuring
Yuichiro Tokuda(Japan), JACKFRUIT, Asif Pishori, Rene Barrow & Gavin Lawrence

Contact: Mr Kok Ann Cheong | cheongka@gmail.com | +6016-833-6023
Official Website: http://www.upsidedownhouse.com.my/

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The KL International Jazz Festival is a world-class annual jazz music festival which aims to present performances by acclaimed international jazz stars, as well as the best local talents. The inaugural festival in 2012 was critically acclaimed, having won the coveted Brand Laureate Best Brands Award.

Contact: Afiq Redzuan | afiq@klinternationaljazz.com | +6014-627 2875
Official Website: http://www.klinternationaljazz.com

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Malaysia’s Celebration Of The Second International Jazz Day at No Black Tie

8pm-9pm: Workshop on “How To Make a Good Soundcheck”

JAM SESSION hosted by MICHAEL VEERAPEN TRIO
9.30pm onwards

NO COVER

Contact: Nik Azwaa | nikazwaanbt@gmail.com | +60175805559
Official Website: http://www.noblacktie.com.my

On April 30th at 8pm, there will be a concert, and a photo exhibition at the Splendid in Strada Stretta; from May 1st to 3rd, Master Jazz classes are going to be held.

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We are inviting all jazz musicians of Chiapas and Mexico to participate in the jame session after a one hour concert with some of the most recognized jazz musicians from Chiapas such as jose Mijangos, Julio Flores, and Abraham Lopez Calderon.

Contact: Jose Mijangos | latinosclub@yahoo.com | 52 967 678 9927
Official Website: http://josemijangos.com/

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El Convite presents the great Mexican pianist Hector Hector infanzon with Infanzon Jazz Quartet project to celebrate the International Day of jazz in Mexico.

Contact: Alberto Benjamin Aguilar Cortés | albertobenjamin@yahoo.com.mx | +52 55 56014052
Official Website: http://www.elconvite.com.mx

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The Jazz Academy Music School has the honor to invite you to celebrate the International Day of Jazz including 12 groups and 7 hours of concerts featuring a live broadcast by Radio UNAM 96.1. Check social Network Programming.

Contact: Eduardo Piastro | festivaljazzesm@gmail.com
Official Website: http://jazzesm.org

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In “Centro Revuletas CORE”, we celebrate jazz day with various events.

Contact: Francisco Castañeda Porras | fpcapo@msn.com

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April 30 has been declared by UNESCO as International Jazz Day, and is celebrated with different events in many cities worldwide. La Covacha Foro wants you to join the celebration with their own festivities!

Contact: Ivan Trujillo | ivan@lacovacha.com.mx | 011526461565914
Official Website: http://lacovachaforo.com/

There will be a concert of 5 hours in the kiosk of Plaza Hidalgo at the Main square of Coyoacan. With the official presentation of the big band CoJazzcan.

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We are excited to share this special day. At school we will share the love of jazz with various events. A master class in jazz guitar by Oscar “Zensei” Gonzalez, a panel discussion entitled: “Is there in Monterrey original jazz, or international rehash?” and of course an open jam to close the day.

Contact: Oscar Torres | oscar.torresgr@uanl.edu.mx
Official Website: http://facebook.com/Musica.UANL

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The Cultural Secretary of Muchoacan and Juan Alzate, as artistic director of the jazz festival here (www.jazztival.org), have invited all the professional and student groups to play in this event.

Contact: Juan Alzate | alzate@gmail.com | +5214434101980
Official Website: www.jazztival.org

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We have confirmed the participation of over 30 musicians for a touch Jam Session where different style of Jazz will be played.

Contact: Rodrigo Moctezuma | jazzatlan@yahoo.com | +52 2224 84 04 05
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/jazzatlanclubdejazz

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Enjoy an evening of Jazz at O’Keefe’s Waterfront Inn Lounge on Yap Island.

Contact: Don Evans | okeefes@mail.fm | 691 350-6500
Official Website: http://www.okeefesyap.com/

“Jazz at Noon” project inaugurates International Jazz Day proclaimed at the 36th General Conference of UNESCO in Paris. “Jazz at Noon” includes 10 concerts that will be held simultaneously in the cities all over Montenegro, with around 40 jazz musicians involved.

Chameleon and Gitameit Jazz Ensemble , - Kif, Etienne and Shon,  A jam session together

Contact: Shon Campbell | shon.campbell@gmail.com

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Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory will be hosting an event in the spirit of International Jazz Day April 30th, 2013. Whereby jazz musicians from all over the valley alongside faculty members of the school will be performing joint concerts followed by an open jam session thereafter. Any travelling or resident musicians from any part of the globe are warmly welcomed for a thrilling jam session.
The event will be broadcasted live via Revolution Radio.

Contact: Shanti | shanti@katjazz.com.np
Official Website: http://www.katjazz.com.np/

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In Holland, International Jazz Day coincides with the annual Queensday, which is celebrated widely throughout the country with music and other festivities. Wicked Jazz Sounds is a Dutch collective of jazz musicians and DJ’s. We will hold an all day jamsession on one of Amsterdam’s busiest squares!

Contact: Gil B | gilianbaracs@gmail.com
Official Website: http://www.wickedjazzsounds.com/

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Bulgarian folk songs and melodies are the main source of inspiration and therefore the fundamental material for their arrangements.Musically the project is a collision of the harmonic and rhythmic language of jazz and the spiritual site of the Bulgarian folk music.

Contact: Lilly Ilieva | lilly.ilieva.jazz@gmail.com
Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/EetcafeDeSmederij

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Live bigband music in the center of Breda, Kasteelplein. The Small Town Big Band is a well-known amateur bigband from Breda (Netherlands), directed by Arno Francke. Special guest: Sanne Rambags (vocals).

Contact: Wim van Dun | wimvandun@home.nl
Official Website: http://www.smalltownbigband.nl

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Our Celebration has two parts. A morning dawn blessing towards the rising morning sun from dark to light, hence the first light – Awatea.- appears in the pacific.
The lunchtime concert will feature new works reflecting Maori and Pacific indigeneity marking International Jazz Day.

Contact: awatea.pacific.jazz@gmail.com | +64 27 227 4812
Official Website: https://awateapacificjazz.wix.com/awateapacificjazz/

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Jazz day Nigeria starts from 26-30 April with series of events. The event is coordinated by Nigeria’s Jazz Ambassador Ben Ufeli, a jazz presenter on TV, publisher of Simply Jazz Magazine, founder of The Nigeria Jazz Club and jazz concert producer. A pioneer staff of Silverbird radio and Tv.

Contact: benu15@yahoo.com | +234 706 817 6454
Official Website: http://www.bogobiri.com/

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Swedish jazz music will be played on a stereo in the hallway of the Embassy of Sweden in Pyongyang throughout the day. A very humble contribution to International Jazz Day, but something for staff and visitors to enjoy.

Contact: John Svensson | ambassaden.pyongyang@gov.se
Official Website: http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Pyongyang/

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We celebrate the International Jazz Day with local musicians participating in “Hot Hat” Jam Session in Mørkerød at Rød Bare Blå in Molde, Norway.

Contact: Elisabeth Hoem | elisabeth.hoem@gmail.com | +47 40605039
Official Website: http://restaurantmolde.no/

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April 26 – April 30: Jazz activites culminating with April 30th seminar on “The Jazz Imagination and Globalization” at Nasjonal JazzScene – 10am-2pm

Concert to celebrate International Jazz Day – 7pm-midnight

Contact: Birame Diouf | bdi@kim.no

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The Celebration of the International Jazz Day 2013 in Oslo is a 5 day event with Open jam sessions starting Friday 26 April and Jazz worshops lead by Justin DiCioccio and Steve Wilson to prepare the Jazz Day Concert. Other artists: Frøy Aagre, Ivan Mazuze, Don Martin, music students from Lillestrøm VGS…

Contact: Birame Diouf | bdi@kim.no
Official Website: http://www.kim.no

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We have organized an online event and have requested all ‘Karachi’ musicians to send in their original ‘Jazz’ tracks or standards which we will showcase on our webpage and Facebook page approaching the main event. A panel will judge these submissions and a cash prize will be awarded to the winner.

Contact: Lynette Dias Gouveia | lynettedias@rocketmail.com | 009 745 5680078
Official Website: http://lmkonline.wordpress.com/

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To celebrate International Jazz Day, there will be a free concert and radio broadcast organized by the only radio program in Panama, Jazz  Zone produced and hosted by Anastacio Doors-Caicedo, Guillermo Herrera Morhaim and Rainer Tuñon National FM and Radio 10 88.1FM.

Contact: Anastacio Puertas | anastacio.puertas@gmail.com | 50767957105
Official Website: http://www.zonadejazz.com/contacto/

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Fundacion Danilo Perez present a concert for the community to celebrate International Jazz Day. The concert will be interactive and educational with teachers and students of the foundation performing in different settings. The concert is free and open to all ages.

Contact: Patricia Zarate | patricia@cholomusicinc.com | 617-934-4949
Official Website: http://www.fundaciondaniloperez.org

On Sunday April 28 Panama National Lottery joins the international day of Jazz by issuing lottery tickets alluding to this global celebration. The art was drawn by architect Roberto Gutierrez.

Contact: Roberto F. Gutierrez H. | roguty_21@yahoo.es | 6524 1868

A stellar gathering of Manila’s jazz musicians at a free and open to the public concert at Greenbelt 3 Park

Contact: Sandra Viray | sandralim_viray@yahoo.com

The second edition of a festival, which aim is to present jazz in its variety and to celebrate the International Jazz Day. From 26th of April to 2nd of May more then 12 artists and bands from all over the world will perform in concert halls, music clubs and even churches in Katowice, Silesia. The invitations were accepted by, among others, Erik Truffaz, Roberto Fonseca and Manu Katche. The festival is also an opportunity to present young and promising artists from Poland.

This year (18th edition), the festival will be held April 25-May 14. The full program consists of stylistically diverse projects and premiere performances of the most outstanding Polish and foreign artists. It includes concerts, workshops, meetings and events with jazz artists and musicians.

Contact: Grzegorz Motyka | info@jazz.krakow.pl | +48 12 4174045
Official Website: http://jazz.krakow.pl

This year (18th edition), the festival will be held April 25-May 14. The full program consists of stylistically diverse projects and premiere performances of the most outstanding Polish and foreign artists. It includes concerts, workshops, meetings and events with jazz artists and musicians.

Contact: Grzegorz Motyka | info@jazz.krakow.pl | +48 12 4174045
Official Website: http://jazz.krakow.pl

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New Orleans native Patches Stewart plays his trumpet the way he makes a gumbo – blending myriad influences and making it his own. On International Jazz Day he is going to share stage with a trio of young Polish musicians (Michal Czekala- bass, Pawel Kukula – keyboards, Sebastian Kuchczynski – drums)

Contact: Malgorzata Zalewska | info.patches@gmail.com | + 48 501 080 116
Official Website: https://www.patchesstewart.com

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Warsaw Improvisers Orchestra is an ensemble dedicated to freely improvised large scale spontaneous music making. The entire reason for this project is too provide a resource for musicians based in or around Warsaw to work with a large improvising ensemble.

Contact: Ray | warsawimprovisersorchestra@gmail.com | +48 22 468 00 00
Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/WarszawaImprovisersOrchestra?fref=ts

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The conference “Significance of Jazz in the European Culture of the 20th Century” combined with the presentation of the “Report on Jazz and Popular Music Education in Poland”. The conference aims to underscore the role of jazz music in Europe, in the cultural, educational and social context.

Contact: Alina Święs | muzyka@imit.org.pl
Official Website: http://www.imit.org.pl

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A whole day of events celebrating the 2nd International Jazz Day: an exhibition, piano and voice masterclasses, a conference on a research project, an open class on jazz on film, and a concert by jazz students of the Master’s of Performance program.

Contact: Luís Figueiredo | luisfigueiredo@ua.pt | +351916030917
Official Website: https://www.ua.pt/ii/cej/

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Presentations from different groups of children with their music teachers. They will perform jazz plays to the educational communities. There will be mini-workshops and pedagogical concerts with a Jazz Trio (Piano, Bass and Drums), culminating in  a concert performed by the students from the 2nd cycle.

Contact: Irmã Maria da Glória Cordeiro | Ir.mgloria@gmail.com
Official Website: http://www.crsi.pt/

Concert with several local jazz bands

Contact: Zé Eduardo | clara.cabral@unesco.pt

Concert with Isabel Ventura and invited musicians.

Contact: Nuno Vidal

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Joe Goes Jazz is a program were we focus on hard bop jazz, latin jazz, brazilian jazz & good music…The host of the program Charlie Sepulveda is a 2 time grammy nominee for best latin jazz album. Is the coolest jazz program in Puerto Rico radio industry…

Contact: Charlie Sepulveda | musicaldir2002@yahoo.com | 787 996-8448
Official Website: http://www.radiojoe106.com

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with Matt Wilson (Drums); Gary Versace (Piano); Martin Wind (Bass); and Ron Miles (Trumpet)

Contact: Jessica Moore | jmoore@jalc.org | (974) 4446-0105
Official Website: http://jalc.org

Various concerts by renowned musicians and faculty members (C2J Trio – Chae Hee Ho (drum), Choi Sae Yeol (bass), Jeon Ji Yeon (piano)), and jam sessions by students.

A jazz concert with three Korean jazz musicians: Youngju Song (Piano), Soonyoung Lee (Bass), and Youn Woo Park (Guitar)

Contact: Hich Kim | akom3@naver.com | 82 2 941 1150

Hosted by the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, this evening concert celebrates International Jazz Day with Korea’s representative jazz musicians, featuring jazz vocalist Youn Sun NAH, the 1st Generation Korean Jazz Band, and YUN Seokcheol Trio. To be streamed live at www.ustream.tv/jazzdaykr.

Contact: Korean National Commission for UNESCO | cjw@unesco.or.kr
Official Website: http://www.unesco.or.kr/jazzdaykr

Lee Seung Won on A. Sax, Jun Yong Jun on Piano, Shin Dong Ha on Bass, and Shin Dong Jin on Drums.

Contact: Jazz Alley | mobeblue@hanmail.net

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A key ohhwanhui project base consisting simyoungju of the drum yigwanghyeok. Has a unique and colorful trio sound by mixing elements of Latin, funk, and swing.

Contact: Crazy Horse | claire69@naver.com | 82-2-511-9436
Official Website: http://www.crazyhorse.kr

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Florin Raducanu is piano player, composer and jazz educator from Romania. April 30 Gala Art Factory for young jazz musicians from Romania will take place in the concert hall of the National College of Music “George Enescu” from Bucharest.

Contact: Florin Raducanu | artfactoryraducanu@gmail.com | 00 40 732 269 896
Official Website: http://www.jazzworldquest.com/florin_raducanu.html

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JM Events is publicly launching the 7th edition of Bucharest International Jazz Competition (18 – 25 May), ranked among the first 3 jazz contests in Europe. It is addressed to bands and vocalists. 27 bands from 22 countries will bring 8 days of intense music, 100% jazz and more.

Contact: Luigi Gageos | office@jmevents.ro | +40 740 759 566
Official Website: http://www.jmEvents.ro

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International Jazz Day in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is an all day long event that will include workshops, seminars, thematic day in clubs, restaurants and bars, concerts at various venues and jam sessions with a lot of guests. Join us to celebrate together this day in style and elegance!

Contact: Tudor Vesa | tudor.vesa@transylvaniacultural.com | +40721323046

In the group of Old Fashioned Blues Project: Yuriy Хомоненко – drums,percussion, Igor Levkin – drums, Sergei Nikiforov – bass, Maxim Sobolev – keyboards, Alexander Christmas – guitar. Vocals – winner of a strong and passionate voice Elizabeth Alai.

Contact: Felix Naroditski | jazz33@yandex.ru
Official Website: http://jfc-club.spb.ru/

A small room in a hundred square meters, the scene on the background of the brick walls, the tables and the music…JFC jazz club is the only place in St. Petersburg, where every evening sounds of the original music performed by professional musicians.

Contact: Felix Naroditski | jazz33@yandex.ru
Official Website: http://jfc-club.spb.ru/

Short lecture on International Jazz Day (history, events, participants, latest info), film screening (L.Armstrong), concert of three bands comprised of teachers and students of Sviridov Berdsk Music School. The event will be hosted by the leading jazz expert Alexander G. Mezdrikov from Novosibirsk.

Contact: Nina Sobolevskaya | soba_1961@mail.ru | +7.383.41.22853

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Post jazz duo: Natalia Skvortcova (piano) & Anatoliy Osipov (saxophone) will play the new programme based on their own jazz compositions, european academis tradition, ethno and rock elements. Small concert in a cosy caffee to celebrate a big Jazz day.

Contact: Maria Motyleva | maria-stt@mail.ru | +7 926 835 46 37
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“Everybody longs for meaning. Everybody needs to love and be loved. Everybody needs to clap hands and be happy. Everybody longs for faith. In music, especially this broad category called Jazz, there is a stepping stone towards all of these.”
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr
Let’s celebrate and educate KIGALI

Contact: 360Events organization / Jazz 4 Peace Foundation Rwanda | oscar@360events.rw | +250(0)78 8855 828
Official Website: http://360events.rw

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Loud Minority Belgrade in cooperation with PTICA, the only genuine Jazz club in Belgrade are organizing concert / Misa Blam on bass, Misa Krstic on piano and Ljuba Paunic on saxophone and a DJ set by Jovan Radulovic aka DJ Machiavelli (the groove justifies the means).

Contact: Aleksandar Djelic - Aki Loud Minority Belgrade | adjelic@bdi.rs | +3816366198
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/33566236259/?fref=ts

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International jam session with students and professors from TRONDHEIM JAZZ CONSERVATORY and Belgrade jazz academy. Jam session will attend more then 30 musicians.

Contact: Marko Berkes | cekaonica.bigz@gmail.com | +381641985362
Official Website: http://jazzclubcekaonica.com/

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Nisville jazz festival (Nis, Serbia, www.nisville.com) joined celebration of International jazz day from very start. Like last year, Nisville organize concert ( bands: R – Trioa and Jazz Station) and jam session in club Feedback with participation of all jazz and blues musicians in this region.

Contact: Branislav Dejanovic | nisville@nisville.com | + 381 18 533 022
Official Website: http://www.nisville.com/

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The Sultan Jazz Club is celebrating International Jazz Day by showcasing Oliver von Essen and his trio. We are, in fact, celebrating the whole of this week in honor of International Jazz Day.

Contact: Allen Meek | info@sultanjazzclub.com | +65 9173 3281
Official Website: http://www.sultanjazzclub.com

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Tavanipupu Private Island Resort is thrilled to represent the Solomon Islands for the International Jazz Day. On April 30, Tavanipupu Island Bar will play only Jazz music for the resort’s guests and staff throughout the day and evening.

Contact: Antonella | tavanipupu@gmail.com | 677 36081
Official Website: http://www.tavanipupu.com

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5 of South Africa’s finest Jazz musicians will collaborate in taking time to give a workshop to young learners. McCoy Mrubata (Sax/flute), Sydney Mavundla (Trumpet/Flugel Horn), Mdu Mtshali (Piano), Bernice Boikanyo (Drums) & Concord Nkabinde (Bass/Vocals).

Contact: Concord Nkabinde | concord@concordcreativity.com | 27 82 444 9762

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The CRYPT Jazz Restaurant celebrates International Jazz Day in Cape Town, South Africa with a stellar band featuring vocalist SATHIMA BEA BENJAMIN, pianist HILTON SCHILDER, bassist WESLEY RUSTIN and drummer CARLO FABE. Ms Benjamin collaborated with Duke Ellington and her husband Abdullah Ibrahim.

Contact: Diane Rossi | thecryptjazz@gmail.com | 27-82-515-7051
Official Website: http://www.thecryptjazz.com

1964 bop jazz recordings from the Zambezi Restaurant, District Six, Cape Town – South Africa. Ronnie Beer, Chris Schilder, Selwyn Lissack, Basil Moses and others.

Contact: Chris Albertyn | chris@kloof.org
Official Website: http://www.electricjive.blogspot.com

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It kickstarts 19 April with Aries Jazz lovers celebration & supporters of Niki’sJazz, DJ Fitzroy & Niki serenading us with good sounds of Jazz!
On the 30th April renowned Trumpeter Feya Faku with young talented local Jazz musicians Ayanda (Drums), Nduduzo (Piano) and other Jazz greats will perform.

Contact: Niki | mwnikza@iafrica.com | +27 82 4486376

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In Celebration of UNESCO’s International JAZZ DAY on 30th April…enjoy a musical collaboration between five of South Africa’s finest Jazz musicians:

McCoy Mrubata (Sax/flute), Sydney Mavundla (Trumpet/Flugel Horn), Mdu Mtshali (Piano), Bernice Boikanyo (Drums) & Concord Nkabinde (Bass/Vocals).

Contact: Conway Falconer | info@luckybeanrestaurant.co.za | +27 11 482 5572
Official Website: http://www.luckybeantree.co.za/

A Concert of Big Band de las Juventudes Musicales de Lliria and the participation of Banda de la Union Musical Alcublana, society that this year celebrates its 130th anniversary. This event will be transmitted live stream in the web page.

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CIJA (Club Itinerant Jazz d’Alcoi) & the cafe-bars of the Plaza de ‘Dins present a concert by Alcoy’s own quintet “Jazz Project 5″ plus what should be the biggest ever jam session in Spanish history. More than a hundred musicians will jam together in this historic plaza, renowned for its jazz.

Contact: Mike Summers | cijainfo@gmail.com | https://cija.weebly.com

Liz Vallet, American singer retired in Alicante, Spain will headline a concert/jam session with special celebration of the work of singer Donna Hightower in Spain in the years 1960 to 1990, years in which jazz was slowly being introduced into the country which had forbidden the music during the Franco dictatorship. the Liz Vallet trio of Pwepe Borney, Vicente Ruiz and Gustavo Luna as well as other invited local musicians will terminate the night in a jam session.

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Marisa Monte is definitely one of the international voices of Brazilian music and his return to Barcelona is at the height of her figure. The carioca singer act nothing more and nothing less than the Gran Teatre del Liceu, a quote that has been expected since last visited in 2006.

Contact: The Project | theproject@theproject.es | 00 34 93 481 70 40
Official Website: http://theproject.es/festivales_detalle.php?idfestival=61

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Mary’s Swing Band will play in the Aturuxo Bar to celebrate de International Jazz Day, with a group of crazy lindyhoppers dancing the swing rhythms of this galician jazz band.

Contact: Lindy Hop | lindyhopbueu@gmail.com | 986 322569
Official Website: http://lindyhopbueu.wordpress.com/

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Luis González Trio are: Luis González, piano. Joan Solà, bass. César Martínez, drums. They’ll play a selection of originals and standards.

Contact: Anna Gisbert | sunsetgirona@gmail.com

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Every Tuesday since 2006 the Kyrios Jazz Quartet has been hosting a jazz jam session at Segundo Jazz Club (Madrid, Spain). To honor Jazz Day 2013 the band will perform special arrangements before welcoming guest musicians.

Contact: Arturo Mora | arturomora@gmail.com
Official Website: http://www.arturomora.com

A variety of jazz concerts, jam sessions, video projections, and photo exhibitions on jazz are organized. April 28th-30th.

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Four wonderful male singers entertaining you in San Pedro Marbella, and money raised going to charity. This is taking place at Umami restaurant, tickets €20 per person, and will be a great night of fun and dancing.

Contact: Lisa Marie | info@lisamariemethod.com | 34 722 715 527
Official Website: http://costawomen.ning.com/events/it-s-raining-men

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Buzzing and lively Black & White with it’s trendy urban decor, delicious, affordable cuisine and live performances, always a great venue for a quick bite or a relaxed lunch or dinner with friends. COME&GET ON THE NIGHT TRAIN JAZZ NIGHT ON 30TH APRIL! Free entrance, a lá carte service&jazzy cocktails

Contact: Silvia Korosi Feher | s.korosi@grupobluebay.com | + 34 600 864 248
Official Website: http://goo.gl/VDFqG

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Because Jazz is not just only music, Sonia organized a concert to celebrate International Jazz Day with Matthieu Saglio (vilonchelo) & Ricardo Esteve (Guitar) who will provide the Spanish touch at  Sala Expo.

Contact: Javier Collados | relations@sonia-sa.com | 34 628 06 01 99
Official Website: http://www.sonia-sa.com

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Jose Luis Granell on sax, piano Tino Gil and Jose Luis Porras on bass at the Circulo de Bellas Artes de Valencia.

Contact: Tino Gil | tino@tinogil.com | 34 619582231
Official Website: http://tinogil.com

A music concert will be held on 30th April, Tuesday from 19h, at Convention Center in Royal Swazi Sun, with artists from South Africa, Mozambique, and Swaziland.
Workshops will be organized at the Jamming House in Manzini for 2 days prior to the concert – from 10h to 15h on Sunday and Monday, 28 & 29 April.

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Events include: Lunch concerts at five restaurants from 12pm – 1pm; Clinic with Fredrik Ljungkvist at the Ystads Art museum from 3pm – 5pm; and a Concert with Frerik Ljungkvist (sax) and Mattias Hjort (bass).

Contact: Thomas Lantz | thomas@ystadjazz.se | +46768870334
Official Website: http://www.ystadjazz.se

UN Jazz Ensemble with percussionist Dra Diarra (Mali): Vocalists Mimi Ameti and Nhien Truong; John Intrator, violon; Heechae Woo, guitar; Patrice Piguet , sax/flutes; Joel D’souza, drums; Nicolas Stauble, bass; Moritz Meier Evert, piano. Lunch time and after hour concert. UN MUsic Club.

Contact: Patrice Piguet | PP@PLANETIS.CH | +41 22 2665177

The 2nd JazzDayFestival is under the patronage of the Swiss Commission for UNESCO, presenting Jazz concerts in cities all over Switzerland for International Jazz Day.

Further information is available from the JazzDayFestival Official Website.

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Jazz development history from early 1900s up until now. Program features roughly 10 songs from each Jazz era, listeners will experience a journey of music and how Jazz has grown through music of Jazz Pioneers.

Contact: Jazzyfrank | jazzyfrankguitar@hotmail.com | 66 8 0 334 9649
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/Jazzyfrankjazz

This is the 2nd edition of the International Jazz Day celebration Music Matter Jazz O cocktail bar in Phuket Island, Thailand. Music Matter was born and conceived by jazz musician Jeffrey Sevilla (keys) for musicians and music lovers alike, with an institutional jam session every Wednesday since 2000.

Contact: Jeffrey Sevilla | Tiklado2005@yahoo.com | +66 089 588 23 7

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The Mandingué Jazz Club is one of the oldest jazz clubs in Togo. They will celebrate International Jazz Day with Teddy Best and Deep Impact. Following the concert, a jam session with many Togolese musicians will take place.

Contact: Ames Kodjo Yvan | amesyvan@yahoo.fr | 00228 92 32 51 53

Free Concert, honoring local guitar icon Fitzroy Coleman on his 90th birth year 2013. Live broadcast of IJD closing performance (6pm – 8pm), Live Skype feed of Fitzroy Coleman’s speech/receiving of Award (8:30pm), followed by free concerts (8:45pm – 11pm).

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The Jazz Club de Tunis is hosting a conference about the history of jazz by Mr. Michel Delorme, a journalist and jazz critic, entitled “Universal Coltrane, the man and his music,” followed by a concert by the Jazz Club de Tunis Collective. The event takes place at the listed Baron D’ Erlanger Palace

Contact: Khouloud Soula | contact@jazzclubdetunis.com | +21629210685
Official Website: http://www.cmam.tn/fo/en/index.php

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Burak Bedikyan has been part of the Nardis stage at countless prestigious concerts since the club’s inception and has also been performing at various local and overseas clubs and festivals for the past 10 years. He is keenly sought as a “sideman” by many European and American musicians for their club performances.

Contact: Zuhal Focan | focan@nardisjazz.com
Official Website: http://facebook.com/nardis

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Vocalist Amy London brings a stellar New York based ensemble, featuring guitarist Roni Ben-Hur, vocalist Maucha Adnet, and drummer/percussionist, Duduka Da Fonseca for a four day seminar at Bahcesehi University, Istanbul, culminating with a concert on April 30.

Contact: Roni Ben-Hur | ronibenhur@gmail.com | 917-545-0459
Official Website: http://adventuresinjazz.com

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A very special event at Ghetto Istanbul, in honor of International Jazz Day.
Italian guitarist Nicola Conte will get together with the important names of Turkish jazz scene. At the end of the concert all musicians will be on stage for a jam session with the participation many more surprise names.

Contact: Seda Yıldız | pr@ghettoist.net | +90-212 251 75 01
Official Website: http://www.ghettoist.com/tr/event/detail/140

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Improvisation in Kanun-oriental instrument.

Contact: Youssef Nassif | josef.nasef@yahoo.com | 531 9654095
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Youssef-nassif-kanun/490411157673342

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On the 30th of April an exquisite concert of jazz with 3D video show will take place in the building of the Kyiv Planetarium. A performance of the best Ukrainian musicians – Konstantin Ionenko Quintet is an example of the contemporary European jazz scene.

Contact: Nazar Polyvka | jazzvaclub@gmail.com | 38 096 708-53-91
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/jazzvaclub

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Celebration of the International Jazz Day 2013 on April 28.

Contact: Mikhail Freidlin | masterjamfest@gmail.com | 38 067 480 78 98
Official Website: http://master-jam.com/en/

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International Jazz Day in Dubai  featuring talented local jazz musicians organized by Glen Perry, Director of the Dubai Music School. The main objective of this concert is to bring people together to live in peace & harmony.

Contact: Glenn Perry | glenn@glennperry.net | 9714-3964834
Official Website: http://www.dubaimusicschool.com

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Brighton Jazz School students will be doing a concert at the Verdict Jazz Club in Brighton on the 1st of May in honor of international Jazz day.

Contact: Wayne McConnell | brightonjazzschool@gmail.com | +44 7813438681
Official Website: http://brightonjazzschool.com/

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MOBO award winners 2011 for ‘Best Jazz Act’, Kairos 4tet are establishing a reputation as one of the UK’s premier jazz acts bridging the elusive gap between crossover appeal and serious jazz credentials. They boast a fistful of 4-star reviews and were number two in MOJO Magazine’s 2011 Jazz Albums

Contact: David Gower | info@cambridgejazz.org | (44) 07827012875
Official Website: http://www.cambridgejazz.org

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Masterclass for non-musicicians to explore new approaches for leadership, innovation, change & the art of communication, taking fascinating insights from the world of jazz & improvisation. How do jazz musicians do what they do? How can we apply similar skills & perspectives in our everyday lives?

Contact: Alex Steele | alexsteele@improwise.co.uk | +44 7791 089778
Official Website: http://www.improwise.co.uk

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“The J Word”" presents Trilo Gurtu / Paolo Fresu / Omar Sosa at the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Scotland

Contact: Svend Brown | svendbrown@btinternet.com
Official Website: http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/

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Vocalist Sue Parish joins guitarist Jon Moore and bassist Frank Grime and working their way from New Orleans-style vintage stompers, via show standards, swing and be-bop to sixties bossa nova, and onto more recent songs by contemporary jazz vocalists. A gig with something for everyone.

Contact: Mark | Mark@RobertGillow.com | 44152436092
Official Website: http://www.robertgillow.com

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Internationally renowned saxman, ALAN BARNES, performs with the brilliant young trumpet/sax-led jazz quintet featuring Jamie Brownfield (trumpet) and Liam Byrne (sax), Andrzej Baranek (keyboards) and Nick Blacka (double bass) plus, from Slovakia, Marek Dorcik (drums).

Contact: Liam Byrne | liam.byrne36@btinternet.com | 07941171071
Official Website: http://www.jamiebrownfield.co.uk/

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Virtuoso of all musical styles and arguably the jazz world’s best bridge between the swing era and today. As the late Mel Torme said, “the man is magic.” Ken is an outstanding clarinet and saxophone player and charismatic entertainers who delights audiences throughout the world.

Contact: Anton Mishchenko | antonmis1@gmail.com | 00447990538747
Official Website: http://www.pizzaexpresslive.com

SGI-UK will present a jazz concert featuring: Pianist Marc Cary special guest with Simon Purcell/Lianne Carroll/Julian Siegel group, Christian Brewer, Carl Orr, Randolph Matthews, Sean Corby and others. All proceeds after costs will go to UNICEF.

Contact: Sanda McWilliam | sanda.mcwilliam@sgi-uk.com | +44 1628 773163
Official Website: http://www.sgi-uk.org/

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Jazzmo’thology, in its own distinctive style, celebrates International Jazz Day in association with Map Music, with the launch of debut album “Soulful Spirit” by DaPaul, singer, songwriter and musical visionary! This work is a labour of love by DaPaul and captures a truth in composition that resonates, entertains and moves.

Featuring: DaPaul – Lead vocals; Roland Shaw – drums; Luke Smith – keys; Clint Williams – bass; Maurice Brown – guitar; Charlene Samms, Paul Boldeau, Karine Jones – Backing vocals.

Contact: DaPaul | dapaulmusic@gmail.com | +44 7762 016 123
Official Website: http://www.dapaulmusic.co.uk

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‘Los Musicos’ trio will celebrate ‘International Jazz Day’ at The Dog House Pub in Kennington.
They will perform versions of Tropical music from Latinamerica with plenty of improvisation and dazzling percussion solos by Wilmer Sifontes.
Guitar and vocals: Guillermo Monroy and Juan Carlos Arenas

Contact: Juan Carlos Arenas | info@musicos.co.uk | 07910 213954
Official Website: http://www.musicos.co.uk

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A night of exotic charms….The currents of the Mediterranean flow into an evening of oriental melodies, dance beats and gypsy passion with music from Paris Hot Club of Django Rheinhardt meeting North African Chaabi, Balkan grooves, sultry Middle Eastern modes, firery Argentinan tango and flamenco

Contact: Jade | info@nolias11.com | +44 20 7928 9366
Official Website: http://www.nolias11.com/

Greyish Quartet play their first gig for schmazz.
David Austin Grey (piano/compositions), Chris Young (alto sax), Nick Jurd (double bass) & Jim Bashford (drum kit).

Contact: Diane Jones | info@schmazz.co.uk | +4419127271929
Official Website: http://www.schmazz.co.uk

The International Jazz Day marks the start of a new monthly jazz event in Ware, Hertfordshire. The concert tonight will feature a number of jazz musicians and groups to celebrate this important international event.

Contact: Neil Pennock | neilpennock@yahoo.co.uk

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The Alaska Jazz Workshop Ice Blue Jazz Quintet will hold a workshop with Alaska Jazz Master Vibist/Educator John Damberg from 5-7 p.m. in Anchorage, AK. Please check out the AJW website at www.akjazzworkshop.org.

Contact: John Damberg | info@akjazzworkshop.org | 907-332-3234
Official Website: http://www.akjazzworkshop.org

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JECS was introduced in 1998 as a supplemental arts program for students in area schools. This program has reached over 30,500 students, faculty and staff and is scheduled to reach many more. JECS are fun interactive concert where live jazz bands go into the schools and perform educational concerts.

Contact: Howard Bankhead | tennesseevalleyjazz@gmail.com | 256-886-0579
Official Website: http://www.tvjs.webs.com

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Final projects lecturing on and performing 1) a complete transcription, 2) a paper written on a auto/biography of the person’s choice, and 3) objectives and goals for the student’s future.

Contact: Rob Alley | roballeymusic@gmail.com | (205) 348-7110
Official Website: http://music.ua.edu/

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The Alcove International Tavern in Tuscaloosa, AL hosts a jazz night every Tuesday night from 8:30 to 11:30. The group consists of a rotating array of students and faculty from the University of Alabama’s Jazz Department as well as members of the Tuscaloosa community.

Contact: Josh Kavanaugh | kavan006@crimson.ua.edu
Official Website: http://www.alcovetavern.com/

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A New Orleans style group based in Tuscaloosa, AL that plays music by Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Danny Barker, Jelly Roll Morton, Dr. John, the Neville Brothers, Professor Longhair, and more. Come feel the sprit of jazz and let the good times roll!

Contact: Nathan Holaway | thevoodoosaints@gmail.com | (205) 239-2695
Official Website: http://www.voodoosaints.com

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Tuesday Night Jam Session of Jazz and Blues

Contact: Joe | info@vieuxcarrelr.com | 501.663.1196
Official Website: http://www.afterthoughtbar.com/

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504 Magazine is proud to present an outdoor lunchtime concert featuring an Elementary & HS Jazz band hosted by Doc Jones and his professional Jazz band.

Official Website: http://www.504mag.com

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An all-star quintet of Phoenix, AZ musicians pay tribute to the jazz greats who inspired them. Broadcast of a recorded concert @ The Nash, the nonprofit education and performance center of Jazz in Arizona, will be heard on KJZZ-HD2 91.5.

Contact: Joel Goldenthal | joel@jazzinaz.org | 602-795-0464
Official Website: http://thenash.org

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Students will participate in a Jazz Improv Singing Class. Members will be exposed to the history of Jazz and will be encouraged to create their own jazz sounds. At the end of the workshop, members will hear a jazz piano performance.

Contact: Cesar Toledo | ctoledo@bgchollywood.com

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CoffeeTalk Jazz Radio has many dimensions. We are first and foremost a mission-driven, multimedia organization of Radio and Television program producer. We are a network with a strong base of member stations and supporters nationally and internationally.

Contact: Ms. Bridgette Y. Lewis | CoffeeTalkJazzRadio@msn.com | 1-562-355-0311
Official Website: http://www.coffeetalkjazzradio.com/

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Kids Talk Radio Sound Effects Orchestra: We are playing jazz in the schools in an attempt to keep jazz alive in the minds of young people. We mix sound effects, jazz and storytelling. Kids Talk Radio Podcasts run 24/7 so you don’t have to worry about missing anything.

Contact: Bob Barboza | Suprschool@aol.com | 562-221-1780
Official Website: http://www.KidsTalkRadioLA.com

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A tribute to trumpet Legend Freddie Hubbard, who turned 75 on April 7. “UP JUMPED SPRING”, will be held at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center. Featuring Phil Ranelin Jazz Ensemble

Contact: Phil Ranelin | philranelin@gmail.com
Official Website: http://www.ranelin.com

Hosted radio shows by The Baddest Jazz DJ’s in Los Angeles. DJ line up includes: James “Jammin Jai Rich aka Mr. Kicks” Richardson, KTTE Radio’s very own Chet Hanley, “The Jazz Cat” Himself LeRoy Downs, “The Gentleman of Jazz” James Janisse, and Myron “Mr. Jazz” Pettigrew.

Contact: Tony Lewis | info@ktteradio.com | 1 (323) 863-KTTE 5883
Official Website: http://www.ktteradio.com

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This will be a 12 hour radio broadcast specifically designed for International Jazz day. It will start at 6am and repeat itself after 12 hours for 24 hours of eclectic, progressive international jazz radio programming! The BEST!

Contact: The Jazzcat LeRoy Downs | Down4Jazz@Gmail.com | 424-210-5299
Official Website: http://www.thejazzcat.net/

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Music of Tom Hoffmann Memorial Benefit Jazz Concert presents Greg Christiansen on trumpet and Mikel Soria on guitar, John Ady on bass, and Sal Costilla on Drums

Contact: Sharon | wavelength3333@aol.com | (209) 380-4061

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Two very diverse groups bring international sounds to Weill Hall!

Contact: Doug Leibinger | leibinge@sonoma.edu | (707)664-4149
Official Website: http://www.sonoma.edu/music/

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After opening their nationwide tour with two sold-out performances at Kuumbwa Jazz in Santa Cruz, CA this super group of jazz musicians celebrating the 55th Monterey Jazz Festival, return to close out their spectacular tour, in celebration of International Jazz Day!

Contact: Sandy Sload | sandy@kuumbwajazz.org | 831-427-2227

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On April 30 KSCM radio will be putting the spotlight on International Jazz Day throughout the day plus Facebook postings. KSCM can be heard live on the internet and at 99.1FM

Contact: Melanie Berzon | mel@kcsm.net | 650-524-6944
Official Website: http://www.kcsm.org

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From the time he began playing the double bass at age 16, Renaud Garcia-Fons saw possibilities in this instrument to explore all the styles that interested him — classical, jazz, Persian, Indian, South American.

Contact: Lisa Bautista | lisa@yoshis.com | (415) 655-5611
Official Website: http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco

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Presenting live jazz music Hot Club of San Francisco, Left Bank Trio, and Berkeley Jazz School youth ensemble. Pablo Castro, President of United Nations Association San Francisco and Susan Muscarella, Founder and CEO of Jazz School Berkeley will speak briefly about Jazz, Education, and Culture.

Contact: Cheryl Jean | cheryl@paramountbooking.com | 415-723-9659
Official Website: http://www.paramountbooking.com

Monte Vista Middle School Will be hosting a Jazz Day concert featuring performances by the Monte Vista Middle School Jazz Band and a band of local Professional Musicians, performing for the Students at Monte Vista Middle School. We will be performing for over 600 students.

Contact: Randy McMillan | rmcmillan@tusd.net | 209-596-3865

We are located off Highway 150 towards Ojai. Bring a picnic!

Contact: Rooster Siple | randolph@redvote.us | 805-684-3929
Official Website: http://www.westcoasttradjass.com

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Celebrate International Jazz Day with Bill Frisell in Denver featuring: Bill Frisell – guitar, Eyvind Kang – viola, Rudy Royston – drums 2 sets at 6:30 and 8:30pm
It’s hard to find a more fruitful meditation on American music than in the compositions of guitarist Bill Frisell. Mixing rock and country with jazz and blues, he’s found what connects them.

Contact: TJ McReynolds | tj@dazzlejazz.com | 303-839-5100
Official Website: http://www.dazzlejazz.com

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This 20-piece powerhouse jazz orchestra based in Denver, CO, is the latest extension of contemporary big bands, continuing on to the next step with new music from some of the best-known jazz composers from around the world. We’ll be performing live on KUVO radio and KUVO.com from 7-8p MST.

Contact: Carlos Lando | carlos@kuvo.org. | 303-446-7618
Official Website: http://KUVO.org

In celebration of Int’l Jazz Day, this exceptional broadcast will air Jazz Artistzz & Their Music from ‘Round The World – includin’ Colorado~based Catzz whose Jazz is internationally fused. As an alum of The United Nations Int’l School (NYNY), I am pleased to participate in this worldwide event.

Contact: Peter L. Poses | pposes@gmail.com | 720-585-4718
Official Website: http://soundzofsurprize.com

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The Ali Ryerson (flute) – Joe Carter (guitar) Duo will perform in concert for the History of Jazz class at Sacred Heart University. They will discuss the music in terms of Jazz History and answer questions from the class. Their repertoire will include selections from both Americas.

Contact: Joe Carter | joecarter100@gmail.com | 203-371-7999
Official Website: http://www.joecartermusic.com

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The Capitol Bones will be in concert at the historic Blues Alley Jazz Club in Washington DC celebrating International Jazz Day as well as the closing concert of the Washington, DC Big Band Jam.

Contact: Matt Niess | mattniess@mac.com | 703-732-2639
Official Website: http://www.mattniess.com

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Join Elijah Jamal Balbed and company for the last installment of his residency at the historic Washington club, the Bohemian Caverns. We will also be celebrating International Jazz Day, so expect a few surprises!

7:30 & 9:30 sets
$10 Adv/$15 Door

Contact: Office Manager | bohemiancaverns@gmail.com
Official Website: http://bohemiancaverns.com

Library of Congress Music Specialist Larry Appelbaum will present a talk on current issues and controversies in Jazz.

Contact: Larry Appelbaum | lapp@loc.gov
Official Website: http://www.loc.gov/rr/perform/concert/

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15% off all Jazz Records, CDs, Books and Posters.

Contact: Chris Avino | chrisavino@gmail.com | 302-368-7738
Official Website: http://www.rainbow-online.com

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Guitarist Fernando Ulibarri brings a mix of standard jazz and original music to The Local in downtown Coral Gables. The quartet features saxophonist Mark Small as well as a rotating cast of top jazz musicians in the miami area.

Contact: Fernando Ulibarri | fernandoulibarri@yahoo.com | 305-299-8225

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Trio Tuesdays at the Velvet Note in a one-of-a-kind interactive Jazz performance. Drummer Justin Varnes leads a trio with saxophonist Sam Skelton and bassist Chris Riggenbach that includes a mixture of jazz performance as well as education/discussion. Best of all,UNDER 18 get in FREE.

Contact: Justin Varnes | 201-637-8317
Official Website: http://www.thevelvetnote.com

Come out to TWAINS in Decatur every Tuesday night for the best jazz jam session in town!!! This event is hosted by the illustrious and charismatic JOE GRANSDEN featuring the JOE GRANSDEN QUARTET… along with the many talented and skilled professional musicians and singers who come from all over.

Contact: Mark Twain | philip@atlantajazzparty.com | 404-373-0063
Official Website: http://www.twains.net/

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A gathering of great artists from Guam jamming in honor of International Jazz Day.

Contact: Shannon McManus | kedeipalau@gmail.com | (671) 685-6952
Official Website: http://www.HouseOfBrutus.com

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Modern swing and jazz fusion! Gilbert Batangan on guitar, Mark Tanouye on bass, Mark Lindberg on drums, Jason Gay on tenor sax, Ethan Capone on piano. Come enjoy our full bar, pupu menu, and relaxed atmosphere. Live music 6 nights a week.

Contact: Young Yi | jazzminds@yahoo.com | 8085363775
Official Website: http://www.honolulujazzclub.com

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KCCK-FM, Iowa’s Jazz Station, promotes the future of jazz in Iowa by presenting live and studio recordings made by student musicians on International Jazz Day. We’ll feature music made by students from area high schools and colleges, including KCCK’s own Corridor Jazz Project

Contact: Dennis Green | dennis@kcck.org | 1.319.398.5446
Official Website: http://www.kcck.org

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Frank Marra (solo pianist) will play from 6:30 – 8 PM on our new Yamaha AvantGrand through the dinner hour with no cover. Ben Burdick & Dan Costello round out the evening with dual guitars.

Contact: Dan Costello | dan@chandlersboise.com | (208) 383-4300
Official Website: http://www.chandlersboise.com

Four hours of music presented by the Elmhurst College Jazz Band.

Contact: Doug Beach | dougb@elmhurst.edu | 630-617-3518

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A special tribute to International Jazz Day, featuring interviews with Indiana University jazz educator David Baker and National Jazz Museum in Harlem artistic director Loren Schoenberg, plus classic jazz recordings and a live in-studio performance by area musicians.

Contact: David Brent Johnson | johnsond@indiana.edu | 8128551357
Official Website: http://indianapublicmedia.org/radio/

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These jam sessions raise the awareness of jazz in the community by involving jazz artists, educators, students, community members & business leaders to come together once a month for a “jam session” at Café d’Jango.

Contact: Fred Parker | jfb.fparker@comcast.net | 8122721505
Official Website: http://jazzfrombloomington.org

As part of the community class “An Introduction to Jazz History and the Indianapolis Jazz Scene”, instructor/ pianist Monika Herzig will feature Indiana Avenue legacy artist Lawrence Clark and friends at the historic Chatterbox Jazz Club.

Contact: Monika Herzig | mherzig@indiana.edu | 812-369-8217
Official Website: http://www.monikaherzig.com

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Down town South Bend’s art hub will be celebrating IJD beginning with a panel discussion with local authorities, Q & A session, jazz-poem reading, youth showcase, staff concert, class demonstration, instrument try-outs, contests (with prizes) and displays. FREE engaging family event.

Contact: Matt Scutchfield | mattscutchfield@gmail.com | 574-936-1388
Official Website: http://www.themusicvillage.org/

A discussion of Jazz history, big and small group perfromance

Contact: Bill Turney | jmair@kckcc.edu
Official Website: http://www.usd204.k12.ks.us/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1

A 24 hr marathon of live streaming of concert and rebroadcast, poetry, sharing of the history of Jazz, trivia games & more.

Contact: Mark Tatum Jr. | mltatumjr_07@yahoo.com
Official Website: http://express.paltalk.com/index.html?gid=1309420678

We will be playing jazz vinyl through out the day.

Contact: Ed Swarts | spinitagain@msn.com | 316-941-5579
Official Website: http://www.spinitagainrecords.com

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In celebration of International Jazz Day, the Brandon Coleman Quartet is hosting their debut album fundraiser at the Tim Faulkner Art Gallery in Louisville. Supporting the band is the Alim Nastaev Group.

Contact: Brandon Coleman | brandonshred@gmail.com | 6064227321
Official Website: http://brandoncoleman-music.com

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1-3pm: Yisrael Trio with many guest artists  in a lunchtime International Jazz Day Concert hosted by Ms. Nayo Jones and 504 Magazine.

3-5pm:  AFRICA BRASS an inspired marriage of brass and drums

Contact: Doc Jones | doc@504mag.com | 504-264-1624
Official Website: http://www.504mag.com

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Featuring:
Dr. LONNIE SMITH
HERLIN RILEY
DONALD HARRISON
WILL BERNARD
WIL BLADES

Contact: Holly Case | holcasey@gmail.com | (504) 948-2583
Official Website: http://drlonniesmith.com/

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Don’t miss this free screening of ‘Chops,’ the acclaimed 2009 documentary about a “scrappy” group of high school jazz musicians that take on the best bands in the country at the prestigious Essentially Ellington Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York. With Wynton Marsalis and Ron Carter.

Contact: Soul Sister | soulsister@post.com | 1-504-400-3262
Official Website: http://www.wwoz.org/events/215460

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NEA Jazz Master and New Orleans’ premier modern jazz trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra present a masterclass exploring “New Orleans Jazz: Old School to Modern” for students at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. Sponsored by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.

Contact: Holly Wallace | hwallace@monkinstitute.org | (310) 284 8200
Official Website: http://www.nocca.com/

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In observance of International Jazz Day, the New Orleans chapter of the Jazz Journalists Association will honor Edward “Kidd” Jordan as the city’s inaugural Jazz Hero, an award which is being bestowed in conjunction with the JJA’s annual Jazz Awards. Free and open to the public.

Contact: Jennifer Odell and Melissa A. Weber | jennieodell@gmail.com
Official Website: http://www.jjajazzawards.org/p/jazz-heroes-2013.html

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The Berklee Global Jazz Institute (BGJI) directed by Unesco Artist for Peace Danilo Perez presents its third annual BGJI Summit, featuring master drummer Brian Blade with BGJI all-stars Joe Lovano, John Patitucci and Danilo Pérez. It is scheduled on April 29th to celebrate International Jazz Day

Contact: Patricia Zarate | patricia@cholomusicinc.com | 617-934-4949
Official Website: http://www.berklee.edu/focused/global-jazz

Historical jazz night club offering the best live jazz in the world 365 days a year.

Contact: Elynor L. Walcott | elynor@wallyscafe.com | 617-424-7204
Official Website: http://www.wallyscafe.com

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JazzBoston will bring members of Boston’s jazz community together for our 2nd Annual IJD Listening Party and the global launch of JazzBird, the only music app just for jazz.
We’ll watch the Istanbul concert via YouTube and listen in on events streaming live all over the world via JazzBird.

Contact: Pauline Bilsky | pauline@jazzboston.org | +1 617-369-1913
Official Website: http://www.jazzboston.org

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The New Edge is a weekly radio program focusing on creative instrumental music, and curated by saxophonist & composer Ken Field. For International Jazz Day, The New Edge will present a special program of improvised music from a variety of cultures and countries.

Contact: Ken Field | ken@kenfield.org | 617-253-8810
Official Website: http://kenfield.org

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Jazz An American Art Form: This will be a special master class within the course I teach which is Beginning Drums. Jazz was born in America but is now an international language. Special guest: saxman Bobby Tynes.

Contact: Guillermo Nojechowicz | gnojechowicz@cpsd.us
Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambridge-Rindge-and-Latin-School/108791412479453

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Berklee student and jazz saxophonist Daniel Rotem has performed with the Rainbow Big band led by Phil Wilson, with the Concert Jazz Band led by Greg Hopkins, and as a featured guest at a joint performance of India Arie and Israeli composer-singer Idan Raichel.

Contact: Ariana Ducas | aducas@charleshotel.com | 617.795.3357
Official Website: http://www.regattabarjazz.com

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A special program of influential classic jazz recordings from the late 40s through the late 60s.

Contact: David May | dave@desertislandjazz.net | 1.410.836.7961
Official Website: http://www.desertislandjazz.net

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On April 30th, my online show will consist of those who are performing on International Jazz Day – many have been on the show.

Contact: Trish Hennessey | Altcwgal@aol.com | 410-686-4424
Official Website: www.blogtalkradio.com/HybridJazzFromTrishHennessey

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My ensemble UMA Jazz On Tour will be in an open rehearsal on Apr 30 from 1-4 PM, with invitations to local schools and th general public to attend.

Contact: Steve Grover | stevegrover@roadrunner.com | 207 621 3000
Official Website: http://www.umaedu

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As International Jazz Day is celebrated around the world you are invited to join in the celebrations with Vincent York’s Jazzistry. Come and explore the history, meaning, impact and legacy of American jazz while enjoying selections from some of America’s greatest jazz musicians.

Contact: Vincent York | vincentyork@sbcglobal.net | 734-761-6024
Official Website: http://jazzistry.org/

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Baker’s Keyboard Lounge is proud to present, A Tribute to the Life of Dr.Donald Byrd.This one-night-only concert will be nothing short of phenomenal with performances by local Detroit legends,Allen Barnes,Rayse Biggs & Marcus Belgrave. And special Blackbird guest; Winston Byrd.

Contact: Karen Fox | Karenfoxphoto@gmail.com | 313-460-3611
Official Website: http://theofficialbakerskeyboardlounge.com

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The Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan invites all players and jazz fans to our first annual Jazz Day Party! Visit our Facebook link for more details.

Contact: Candice | bigbarnjazz@gmail.com | 517-332-5523
Official Website: http://www.jazzjamm.com

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37 North Church and their Jazz@37North Concert Series is pleased to host Detroit saxophonist Deon Yates as we participate in the world-wide International Jazz Day.

Contact: Mark Clark | jpclark500@yahoo.com | 734-497-3829
Official Website: http://www.37north.org

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Jazz Guitar Night opens with the Cory Wong Quartet featuring Zachary Schmidt on drums, Cory J. Wong on guitar, Andy Schuster on bass and Dan M. Musselman or Kevin Gastonguay on piano at 7PM.
At 9PM jazz guitar virtuoso Dean Magraw performs with his band.

Contact: Don Berryman | artistsquarter@gmail.com | 612 251-8631
Official Website: http://www.artistsquarter.com

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Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, MO, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films, the Changing Gallery exhibit space, Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center, Blue Room jazz club and Gem Theater.

Contact: Chris Burnett | cburnett@kcjazz.org | 816.474.8463
Official Website: http://AmericanJazzMuseum.org

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Jazz St. Louis presents “International Jazz Day Jam Session” on Tuesday, April 30 from 7:30–10:30 pm at Jazz at the Bistro. Admission is free – seating is limited. Full bar and food service available. Hosted by Adaron “Pops” Jackson’s trio. Participating musicians should sign up beginning at 7 pm.

Contact: Devin Rodino | devin@jazzstl.org | 314-289-4030
Official Website: http://www.jazzstl.org

Jazz Music event students welcome (7 get in for discount rate)

Contact: Dorothy Edwards | robbieshealth@yahoo.com | 314-968-5556
Official Website: http://www.robbieshouseofjazz.com

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To celebrate International Jazz Day, we’ll have 25% off our Used Jazz Vinyl and 10% off all New Jazz & Blues vinyl! We carry a wide range of Jazz from early swing to be-bop to fusion, including Miles, Coltrane, Rollins, Armstrong as well as a mix of Blues from Bukka White to RL Burnside.

Contact: Drew McKercher | drew@morningbellrecords.com | 769.233.7468
Official Website: http://www.morningbellrecords.com