| Country/Territory | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan |
U.S. Embassy Kabul celebrates International Jazz Day 2014
The Embassy shared the message of International Jazz Day and the values of jazz among Afghani citizens, Embassy staff and the world, including a post on its official Facebook page. Official Website: http://kabul.usembassy.gov/index.html |
U.S. Embassy Kabul Great Massoud Road Kabul Afghanistan |
| Albania |
International Jazz Day 2014 at the Boom Boom Room Jazz Club
Club presented an exhibition of photos of jazz greats prepared by students and a screening of the famous 1944 jazz film “Jammin’ the Blues,” produced by Albanian-American artist Gjon Mili. Followed by a jam session featuring Albanian artists. Boom Boom Radio produced an International Jazz Day program by playing famous jazz albums and holding a quiz on great jazz artists with a CD prize. Contact:
Gerta Skenderi | +355 68 408 0001 |
Boom Boom Room Jazz Club Autostrada Tirane-Durres, Km 3 Prane Universitetit \ Kristal 1000 Albania |
| Algeria |
Journée Internationale du Jazz
Algeria celebrated International Jazz Day with a concert featuring NIGHTS IN TUNISIA with Jean Christophe Cholet / Jasser Hadj Youssef / Geoffroy De Masure / Vincent Mascart / Geoffroy Tamisier / Mehdi Askeur / Stéphane Galland / Jean-Luc Lehr / Meta. Contact:
Agence Algerienne pour le Rayonnement Culturel | 00 213 94 51 69 |
Ibn Zeydoun Salle Ibn Zeydoun Office Riadh El Feth Algiers 16000 Algeria 00 213 94 57 69 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Andorra |
Poliesportiu de l’Aldosa celebrates International Jazz Day
School coordinated an educational activity introducing students to International Jazz Day and its message of peace, cooperation and intercultural dialogue. Contact: Ms. Sylvia |
Poliesportiu de l'Aldosa L'Aldosa de La Massana Andorra |
| Angola |
American Corners, Angola celebrate Jazz Day
The U.S. Embassy in Angola distributed information about the day and the importance of jazz among Angolan citizens, Embassy staff and the world, posting a message on its official Facebook page and displaying posters and other informational material in their “American Spaces” facilities. Official Website: http://angola.usembassy.gov |
U.S. Embassy Luanda Rua Houari Boumedienne #32 Luanda C.P. 6468 Angola |
| Antigua and Barbuda |
Abracadabra Celebrates International Jazz Day 2014
Abracadabra Restaurant & Disco-Bar in English Harbour celebrated International Jazz Day with a special evening featuring live music by The Targets and more. Contact:
Abracadabra Antigua | +1 268-460-2701 |
Abracadabra Restaurant & Disco-Bar Dockyard Dr English Harbour Antigua and Barbuda |
| Argentina |
Camille Quinteto
Led by the singer Camila Castañeda, Camille Quinteto brought to stage some of the traditional songs of jazz. They perfomed at Tatune Cafe-Bar in Adrogue city, South Zone of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Contact: Camila Castañeda |
Tatune Cafe-Bar Almirante Brown 1401 Adrogue, Buenos Aires 1846 Argentina Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Argentina |
DIa Internacional del Jazz en Bariloche, Patagonia, Argentina
Charity concert featuring local jazz musicians including the Viviana Cimarelli Group, Jazztronauts septet, Cuenya-Bianco-Spector Trio, Lado Funk and Carucha Gimenez trio. Contact: Alejandro Bianco | 5492944601788 |
Sala Biblioteca Sarmiento Bariloche Centro Civico Bariloche, Rio Negro-Patagonia 8400 Argentina 542944430459 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm |
| Argentina |
Delfina Oliver & Artistry Big Band Celebrating International Jazz Day at Bebop Jazz Club Buenos Aires
Delfina Oliver, one of the most renowned singers in the busy and creative jazz scene in Buenos Aires, together with Artistry Big Band, a selection of the town’s most talented musicians, presented a special concert at the new Bebop Club. Contact:
Delfina Oliver | +5491156931540 |
Bebop Jazz Club Buenos Aires Moreno 364 entre Defensa y Balcarce Buenos Aires Argentina +541143430823 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Argentina |
Día Internacional del Jazz en La Usina del Arte
Concert featuring the Gustavo Musso & Francisco Lovuolo Dúo, the Ricardo Lew Trio with special guest Manuel Fraga, and the Roxana Amed Quintet. Contact:
Info Usina |
Usina del Arte Caffarena 1, Esq. Pedro de Mendoza Buenos Aires, CABA C1156ACF Argentina 4343-5356 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Argentina |
Día Internacional del Jazz en BORIS Club
Filmmaker, critic and historian Diego Curubeto delivered a talk about jazz and movies, followed by a surprise screening of a jazz movie of historical significance. Contact:
BORIS Club | 54 11 4777 0012 |
BORIS Club Gorriti 5568 Palermo Buenos Aires S3006DNB Argentina +54 11 4777 0012 Event Time: 04:00 pm - 06:00 pm |
| Argentina |
Dia Internacional del Jazz en Mar del Plata
In Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, we assembled local artists for a concert in the Cuatro Elementos space, followed by a jam session. Contact: Julia Sanjurjo | (0223) 451 1305 |
Cuatro Elementos Alberti 2746 Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires 7600 Argentina Event Time: 09:30 pm - 02:00 am |
| Armenia |
FM 103.0 Radio Program
Radio program featured historical background on the day and an exposition of the various styles comprising jazz today, including swing, bop, fusion, ethno-jazz and smooth. Contact:
Armen Manukyan | 374-93-54-98-53 |
FM 103.0 Radio Khanjyan Str. 13a, Yerevan, Yerevan 0010 Armenia (+ 374 10) 54-00-01 Event Time: 05:00 pm - 06:00 pm |
| Australia |
Dukes of Jazz Celebrate international Jazz Day 2014
The Dukes of Jazz celebrated International Jazz Day with a special night of jazz at Tiffins Jazz on the Park. The swinging six piece band played a selection of tunes from traditional jazz, Dixieland, swing and mainstream plus Latin styles. Contact:
Don Brow | 61872260573 |
Tiffins Jazz on the Park 176 Greenhill Road Parkside Adelaide, South Australia 5063 Australia 61882710444 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Australia |
UNESCO International Jazz Day Ballarat Concert
The Mechanics Institute of Ballarat hosted a wonderful line up of musicians: The Justine Jones Hammond Combo, The Jawzz Quintet featuring Guitarist Alex Yarosh, and some great new young musicians from the Ballarat Grammar School stage Band. Admission was a gold coin donation to the Mechanics Institute. Contact:
Allan Kealy | 0401150762 |
Ballarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt St Ballarat , VIC 3350 Australia 03 53313042 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Australia |
Sam Boon Quartet
Concert by saxophonist and composer Sam Boon’s Quartet, featuring high energy, modern-sounding original pieces complimented by fresh arrangements of classic standards. Accompanied by very special guest Nic Ryan-Glennie on trumpet. Supported by Wayne Parker Trio. Contact:
Dani Fry | 0408 591 213 |
The Main Bar 28 Main Road Ballarat, VIC 3350 Australia 03 533 77 22 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Australia |
International Jazz Day Brisbane
We organized a New Orleans style march in King George Square – in the centre of Brisbane city. Contact: Dan Quigley | +61732161110 |
King George Square 266 King George Street Brisbane, Qld 4000 Australia Event Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
| Australia |
International Jazz Day celebration at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery
From Hobart, singer Amelia Johnston and trombonist Hayden Dare joined the Viktor Zappner Trio (V.Z. on piano, Michael Anderson on bass, Bruce Innocent on drums) to celebrate this day. Last year this event was staged at the Wharf in Ulverstone. JAZZ LOVERS OF THE WORLD, UNITE! Contact: Viktor Zappner |
Burnie Regional Art Gallery Wilmot Street Burnie, Tasmania 7320 Australia +61 (0)3 6430 5875 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Australia |
Funkya @ Unkya
Bimonthly “make it, bake it, grow it, sew it” market with food, workshops and live performances around a theme. April’s was “Celebrating Jazz.” Contact: Karina Daniels | 610265699373 |
Unkya Reserve Corner of Pacific Highway and Eungai Creek Road Eungai Creek NSW Australia 610265699373 Event Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Australia |
Victorian Jazz Archive & Knox City Council Present International Jazz Day 2014
The Victorian Jazz Archive and Knox City Council celebrated International Jazz Day with the New Melbourne Jazz Band and The Syncopators. A rare opportunity to hear two of Australia’s top Traditional Jazz bands on one program. The Jazz Running Wild Youth Band entertained at intermission. Contact:
Ralph Powell | +61 3 9800 5535 |
Knox Community Arts Centre Corner of Scoresby Road and Mountain Highway Bayswater Melbourne, Victoria 3153 Australia Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Australia |
Melbourne – International Jazz Day Celebrations @ Open Studio
This special night of music celebrating UNESCO’s International Jazz Day featured performances by the Chris Cameron Quartet, Joe McEvilly’s Armadillo, The Ethio-Jazz Ensemble and pianist Okkey Sumiyoshi. Contact:
Chris Cameron |
Open Studio 204 High Street Northcote Melbourne, VIC 3070 Australia Event Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Australia |
Bennetts Lane Presents: Arlene Fletcher Band
Australian bassist, Arlene Fletcher, is known as THE bassist for The Furbelows, Sidney Creswick, STEM, SMES and Taktok. This event featured her as leader performing originals and some cheeky arrangements influenced by Brad Mehldau, Avishai Cohen & interwoven tapestry of many stories shared by all. Contact:
Megan Evans | +61(0)412 063570 |
Bennetts Lane Jazz Club 25 Bennetts Lane Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia +61 (0)3 9663 2856 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 12:30 am |
| Australia |
Perth UNESCO International Jazz Day concert
An array of Perth’s finest jazz musicians came together for a concert celebration of jazz. Contact:
Graham Wood | +61408069867 |
The Ellington Jazz Club 191 Beaufort St Perth, Western Australia 6000 Australia +61892281088 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Australia |
Foundry616 presents RAINEE LYLESON: An Evening with Joni Mitchell
Foundry616 is an exciting new Sydney jazz venue in the CBD. To celebrate International Jazz Day, we presented Rainee Lyleson in her show ‘Take Me As I Am: An Evening with Joni Mitchell.’ Featuring some of Sydney’s best young musicians, this show was for Joni Mitchell fans and music lovers alike. Contact:
Allyson Moore | 61 437 764 982 |
Foundry616 616 Harris Street Ultimo, New South Wales 2007 Australia 61 2 9211 9442 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Australia |
Testimony: A Tribute to Charlie Parker
ABC Jazz Digital Radio presented a special International Jazz Day broadcast of ‘Testimony,’ a suite composed by Australian saxophonist Sandy Evans in tribute to the life and music of Charlie Parker. It features the leading figures in Australian jazz as well as words by US poet Yesef Komunyakka and a performance by US musicians Kurt Elling and Laurence Hobgood. Contact:
James Kennedy |
ABC Jazz Digital Radio Harris St Ultimo, NSW 2007 Australia Event Time: 9:00pm - 10:30pm |
| Austria |
N.I.C.E jazz in nice cafe
N.I.C.E gig in cafe virolinis in hall in tyrol. n.icole – vocals some standards and some not so standard Contact:
engelbert |
virgolinis Eugenstraße 2 Hall in Tirol A-6060 Austria +43/676/3877009 Event Time: 09:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Austria |
“3rd Radio Jazz Day Liezen – Twentyfour Hours of Jazz ”
Third edition of “Twentyfour Hours of Jazz,” starting with the beginning of Jazz Day at 12:00 a.m. Included talks with artists, promoters and more on Radio Freequenns. Concert artists included Camerounian singer Njamy Sitson, Vocal Chordestra + guest Stefan Heckel. Concerts began at 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm. Contact:
Thomas Hein | +43 699 1000 1698 |
Radio Studio Freequenns / Kulturhaus Liezen / Arkade / St.Veit Church Kulturhausstrasse 9 Liezen 8940 Austria +43 3612 30111 Event Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am |
| Austria |
Josefstaedter Jazztag am International Jazzday
The Michaela Rabitsch & Robert Pawlik Quartet invited piano player Peter Thanel to celebrate this day with a concert, presenting their and his original works. After the concert the stage opened up for a jam session. Contact:
Michaela Rabitsch | 00436642411767 |
Galerie Die Ausstellung Laudongasse 44 Vienna 1080 Austria 00436769571075 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Azerbaijan |
Master-Jam Fest celebrates Jazz Day in Azerbaijan
Organizers of the Ukrainian jazz competition “Master-Jam Fest” invited jazz masters and previous contest winners to perform in a celebratory concert. Contact:
Vlad Chubarev |
Master-Jam Fest Baku Azerbaijan |
| Bahamas |
UNESCO Bahamas International Jazz Day
The UNESCO Bahamas International Jazz Day Festival celebrated jazz on the waterfront of historic Nassau, Bahamas. The event featured live performances, displays on the history of Jazz in The Bahamas, and artwork. Contact: Dr. Leon Higgs | 242-424-0652 |
Pompey Square Pompey Square Bay Street Nassau 00000 Bahamas 242-356-0495 Event Time: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Bahrain |
Jazz Fusion
On the occasion of International Jazz day, local Bahraini artists performed live at the Qal’at Al Bahrain site museum café. Playing a range of styles from Turkish to classic and modern jazz, their lively tunes provided wonderful accompaniment to a night at the museum café overlooking Bahrain fort and the seafront. Contact: Nada Alaradi | 97337777452 |
Qal'at albahrain Site Museum Qalat albahrain Street Building 3618, road 3863, block 438 Karbabad, Bahrain 0000 Bahrain 17567174 Event Time: 07:00 pm - 08:00 pm |
| Bangladesh |
International School of Dhaka celebrates International Jazz Day
The International School of Dhaka organized an educational activity familiarizing students with International Jazz Day. Contact:
M. Amin Alan |
International School of Dhaka Dhaka Bangladesh |
| Barbados |
International Jazz Day 2014 at the U.S. Embassy Barbados
The U.S. Embassy Barbados, The Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS encouraged the island residents to discuss the value and impact of jazz, including a post on their official Facebook page. Official Website: http://barbados.usembassy.gov |
U.S. Embassy Wildey Business Park Wildey St. Michael BB 14006 Barbados |
| Barbados |
Scoopies Jazz Club present “Sound of the Drums” featuring James de Lovell and Counterpoint Academy
Sunday, April 27th, Church Service featuring the Roger Gittens Quartet. Tuesday April 29th All Caribbean Jazz Radio Show with host Wayne Harewood featuring topic “Women in Jazz”. Wednesday April 30, IJD “Sound of the Drums” Featuring James de Lovell (drums/percussion), Juanita Clarke (drums), Dane Bascombe (bass), Michael Hope (guitar), Shane Jones (keyboard), Joseph Callendar (sax) and Donella vocals. Contact:
Cheryl Holder | 1246438 6623 |
Scoopies Jazz Club Rogers Road, Government Hill, St. Michael BB15031 Barbados 1-246-833-6436 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Belarus |
International Jazz Day 2014 at Jazz in Minsk
Club dedicated the evening’s program to the day. Contact: Evgeniy |
Jazz in Minsk пл. Октябрьская, 1 (Дворец Республики, Клуб Центр) Minsk Belarus |
| Belgium |
Daniele Esposito Quartet
The Jacques Pelzer Jazz Club presented a concert with Jeroen Van Herzeele (sax), Mirco Mariottini (cl), Marek Patrman (dr) & Daniele Esposito (cb). The quartet offers a repertoire of original components which posit equilibrium between written and improvised musics. http://www.danieleesposito. Contact:
Jacques Pelzer | 04/2271255 |
Jacques Pelzer Jazz Club Boulevard Ernest Solvay 493 Liège 4000 Belgium 04/2271255 Event Time: 9:00 pm |
| Belgium |
Yves Peeters Group
Concert by the Yves Peeters Group, consisting of original compositions by all members of the band. The group’s music is characterized by a colourful mix of influences such as the blues and African music, with jazz as its basic ingredient. Contact:
Les Lundis d'Hortense ASBL | +32 (0)2 219 58 51 |
Les Lundis d'Hortense Chaussée de Louvain 193a-195 Leuvensesteenweg Brussels 1210 Belgium +32 (0)2 219 58 51 Event Time: 9:30 pm |
| Belgium |
Nathalie Loriers Trio
Nathalie Loriers presented a concert featuring her new compositions especially for this trio, strongly tinged, lyrical grooves with melody and thorough harmony. Contact:
Les Lundis d'Hortense ASBL | +32 (0)2 219 58 51 |
Les Lundis d'Hortense Chaussée de Louvain 193a-195 Leuvensesteenweg Brussels 1210 Belgium +32 (0)2 219 58 51 Event Time: 8:00 pm |
| Belgium |
JD’s Project
This project brings together 12 young jazz talents. The group performed original tunes of hip-hop and funky jazz. A meeting of upcoming generations of hip hop and funky jazz artists. Contact:
Jazz4you | + 32 476 661 883 |
Place St Job - Uccle Place St Job Brussels 1180 Belgium Event Time: 3:00 pm |
| Belgium |
Big Band of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels
Under the direction of Fabrice Alleman. Internationally renowned saxophonist, clarinetist and professor Fabrice Alleman led an amazing group of students from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. They offered an extremely exciting concert rendering of the classical “Big Band sound.” Contact:
Jazz4you asbl | + 32 476 661 883 |
Place St Job - Uccle Place St Job Brussels 1180 Belgium Event Time: 5:30 pm |
| Belgium |
The Unexpected 4
The group played its compositions and arranged standards, offering a challenging and exciting selection of swing with hints of post-bop and modern jazz. The Unexpected 4 won the first prize of Dinant Jazz Night 2010. Featuring the talents of Jeremy Dumont, Vincent Thekal, Bas Cooijmans, Armando Luongo. Contact:
Jazz4you asbl | + 32 476 661 883 |
L'Imprimerie Chaussée St Job 666 Brussels 1180 Belgium Event Time: 8:00 pm |
| Belgium |
22 Strings and a Piece of Wood
22 Strings and a Piece of Wood: Contact:
Bart VandenBroucke | 0032 52 20 26 26 |
CC Belgica Kerkstraat 24 Dendermonde, Oost-Vlaanderen 9200 Belgium 0032 52 20 26 26 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Belgium |
TUNES: a jazz night
The Royal Conservatory / School of Arts Ghent organized the third edition of TUNES, a jazz night. This free festival put the scene of active jazz cafés in Ghent in the spotlight. Three big bands, new talent and established names from the Belgian jazz world came together to perform. Contact:
Wendy Cocquyt | 0031 478 83 86 91 |
All over town Ghent, East of Flanders 9000 Belgium Event Time: 5:00 pm - 1:59 am |
| Belize |
International Jazz Day 2014: Belize
The Belize National Commission for UNESCO organized an event introducing International Jazz Day and its message to island residents. Contact: Rev. Dr. Rudolph Anthony |
Belize National Commission for UNESCO Sub-Office of the Ministry of Education Cor. St Joseph and St Thomas Street Belize City Belize |
| Benin |
International Jazz Day 2014: Benin
The Institut Français de Cotonou distributed educational information on the day and the values of jazz to its visitors. Contact:
M. Treuil |
Institut Français de Cotonou Cotonou Benin |
| Bhutan |
International Jazz Day 2014: Bhutan
The Amankora Paro Lodge presented the live stream of the All-Star Global Concert from Osaka for its guests. Contact:
John Reed |
Amankora Paro Lodge Paro, Thimphu Punakha, Gangtey Bumthang Bhutan |
| Bolivia |
ANDESOL Concert
Concert featuring the known composer and interpreter Oscar Cordova (winds) presenting his music with artists including Daniel Zegada (drums), David Aspi (Guitar), Edwin Mendoza (Bass), Eynar Guillen (piano), Yonatan Cáceres (vocals) and José Abreu (Percusión). Contact:
Sigrid Alvarez | 591-2 /2204052 |
Patio Cultural - Ministerio de Culturas y Turismo Ayacucho esq. Potosí Palacio Chico La Paz Bolivia 591- 2 / 2200910 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina |
International Jazz Day, Banja Luka (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Jazzy Banja Luka @ One Place held a concert featuring the Combine Quartet, Sladjana Zrnic, Небојша Ступар, Dejan Djordjevic, Sanja Čolić Zelić, Marija Šestić, Natalija Havralenko, Tuba Tubic, Nylon Club, Tatjana Topic and more! Contact: Tatjana Topic |
Jazzbanjaluka Caffe Bar Stevana Bulajića 12 Banja Luka, Republika Srpska 78000 Bosnia and Herzegovina Event Time: 09:30 pm - 12:00 pm |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Monument Jazz Day Celebration
Jazz Club Monument, in collaboration with Gramofon Records, organized a concert to celebrate International Jazz Day. Concert featured Sarajevo Jazz Guerrilla & Guests, Bebop Sax Quartet ft. Local Jazz Combo (Croatia), & jam sessions afterward. Program details on official club FB fan page. Contact: Haris Ibrahimagic | 387 61 304 777 |
Jazz Club Monument Sarajevo Strosmajerova 3 Centar Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina +387 61 304 777 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 5:00 am |
| Botswana |
Programa Clube do Jazz special edition #jazzday
“Clube do Jazz” is a radio program that has existed for 7 years. Originally conceived by the sociologist Ernesto Seidl, today it is hosted by journalist André Teixeir on Aperipê FM. For #JazzDay we presented a special edition relating the history of jazz through musical selections. Contact:
André Teixeira | 55 79 9988-543 |
programa Clube do Jazz Bairro Getúlio Vargas Rua Laranjeiras, Nº 1837 Aracaju, Sergipe 49055-380 Botswana 55 79 3198-2760 Event Time: 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Brazil |
Ava Araujo Jazz Project
New show from Brazilian vocalist Ava Araujo. Contact:
Micaela Souza | 55 27 996316534 |
Clube do Choro de Brasília Setor de Divulgação Cultural Bloco G - Eixo Monumental Brasília, Distrito Federal 70070-350 Brazil 55 61 3224-0599 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Brazil |
International Jazz Day – Casa do Jazz – Acordes Jazz School
Commemorative edition of the 2014 International Jazz Day, organized by the House of Jazz in Caxias do Sul, Brazil. The celebration included a show by singer Mirta Gomez and jazz guitarist Fernando Aver, a master class on the History of Jazz, an improvisation master class, and the screening of a documentary about jazz history. Contact: Fernando Aver | 555434190601 |
Caxias Jazz House - Acordes School Rua 13 de Maio - 1392 Lourdes Caxias do Sul, RS 95020472 Brazil 555434190601 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Brazil |
Jurere Jazz, International Jazz Day
Jurere Jazz Festival presented an out door concert with the great violonist Leandro Fortes and his quintet. Contact:
Abel da Silva | (55) (48) 9934 1681 |
Jurere Jazz Alves de brito 345 Ap 121 Florianópolis, Santa Catarina 88015440 Brazil (55) (48) 9934 1681 Event Time: 1:00 am - 2:00 am |
| Brazil |
Babi Mendes – Int’l Jazz Day Jam Session
To celebrate Jazz Day, singer/songwriter Babi Mendes hosted a jam session at All of Jazz in Sao Paulo. Contact:
Babi Mendes | 55 11 949807710 |
All of Jazz Rua João Cachoeira, 1366 Itaim, Sao Paulo 04535-010 Brazil 55 11 3849-1345 Event Time: 10:00 pm - 1:00 am |
| Brazil |
International Jazz Day – Itajaí
The event was a gathering of righteous musical artists with an emphasis on jazz. 25 musicians performed for an audience of 800 people. Contact: Antonio Luiz Sagaz | 55 47 9246-9326 |
Teatro Municipal de Itajaí Rua Gregório Chaves 110 Bairro São João Itajaí, Santa Catarina 88.302-400 Brazil 55 47 9246-9326 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Brunei |
Expression Music School celebrates International Jazz Day
School organized an introduction to the history of jazz and improvisation for its students. Contact:
Lily Chiam |
Expression Music School B15-16, Bgn. Lim Eng Ming Spg. 88, Kiulap Bandar Seri Begawan BE1518 Brunei |
| Bulgaria |
World Orchestra – Grzech Piotrowski
Concert at Bulgaria Hall by the World Orchestra featuring Grzech Piotrowski with kaval-player Theodosii Spassov, all-female choir The Bulgarian Voices Angelite conducted by Georgi Petkov, string quartet of The Classic FM Orchestra, Marcin Wasilewski (piano), Sebastian Wypych (bass), Robert Luty (drums) and the Atom String Quartet. Contact:
Svetoslav Nikolov | +359887803705 |
Bulgaria Hall 1 Aksakov Str. Sofia , Sofia 1000 Bulgaria Event Time: 07:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Bulgaria |
Jazz FM International Jazz Day celebration programme
On this special programme, we invited jazz artists to talk about the music they play. Listeners told their stories of discovering jazz. Premiere of The Invasion Parade by Alfredo Rodriguez. Antonia Docheva: the artist who paints jazz – interview and gallery. Special music selection. Information about international celebrations. Contact:
Svetoslav Nikolov |
Jazz FM 3 Panayot Volov Str. Floor 5 Sofia 1504 Bulgaria Event Time: 01:01 am - 11:59 pm |
| Bulgaria |
International Jazz Festival of Bansko Celebrates International Jazz Day 2014
The International Jazz Festival of Bansko, Bulgaria organized a screening of the evening All-Star Global Concert from Osaka, Japan. Contact:
Dr. Emil Iliev | +359 888 436 559 |
Sofia Bulgaria |
| Bulgaria |
International Jazz Day 2014: Bulgaria
On International Jazz Day 2014, different Bulgarian cities hosted concerts, jam sessions, exhibitions, educative events, open classes, interviews with jazz musicians and film screenings in order to raise awareness about the use of jazz as a powerful tool for social inclusion, creative self-expression and intercultural dialogue. Presenting organizations included JAZZ FM Radio, Bulgarian National Radio, Radio Blagoevgrad, the National Music Academy and municipal authorities across Bulgaria. Contact:
Bulgarian National Commission for UNESCO | +359 2 948 23 06 |
Various Venues Various Cities Bulgaria |
| Burkina Faso |
Festival International Jazz à Ouaga
After more than 20 years, Jazz à Ouaga is synonymous with musical passion. Contact: Anselme Sawadogo | +226 70 26 28 03 |
Institut Français de Ouagadougou 01 BP 6625 Ouagadougou, Kadiogo 6625 Burkina Faso +226 50 30 60 90 Event Time: 9:00 am - 11:50 pm |
| Burkina Faso |
Ambassador’s Annual Jazz Concert and Cocktail Reception
On the 30th, U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou hosted a Jazz Concert and Cocktail Reception with American Jazz Group the “Emily Braden Quartet.” This event was part of the embassy’s larger collaboration with a local 2-week long jazz festival, “Jazz-a-Ouaga,” for which the Emily Braden Quartet performed. Contact:
LaSean Brown |
Ambassador's Residence Ouagadougou Burkina Faso Event Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Burundi |
International Jazz Day 2014: Burundi
The Institut Français de Burundi organized a free presentation and concert in honor of International Jazz Day. Contact:
Action Culturelle |
Institut Français du Burundi 9 chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore Bujumbura Burundi |
| Cambodia |
Hall of Jazz
A jazz hall of fame was presented for students, complete with video clips of famous figures played throughout the whole day. French pianist Philippe Javelle presented a workshop for students as an opening for the whole event. Watch a YouTube clip of the workshop here. Contact:
Eden Chung | (855) 97 888 8787 |
Simphony Music School No. 243, Street 51, Boeung Keng Kang I, Chamkarmon Phnom Penh 12019 Cambodia (855) 23 727 345 Event Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Cambodia |
A History Of Jazz by Philippe Javelle & Lewis Pragasam
Phnom Penh celebrities and internationally acclaimed artists Philippe Javelle (Piano, Moog Bass) and Lewis Pragasam (Drums) presented A History of Jazz from Ragtime to Hip-Hop, with a special dedication to Master Herbie Hancock, who came to visit the country in 2011. Contact:
Philippe Javelle | +855 15 600 620 |
Doors Phnom Penh #18 Street 84 & 47 Sangkat Sraas Chak - Khan Daun Penh Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh 12201 Cambodia +855 23 986 114 Event Time: 08:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Cameroon |
Live Jazz Corner of the World
A special concert to celebrate jazz with two guitarists and two bass players, and a workshop to demonstrate traditional Cameroonian bass playing. Contact: Georges Marcel Nyamoutet | (237) 74637318 |
Institut Français du Cameroun deYaounde Avenue du Président Ahmadou Ahidjo PO Box 513 Yaounde 237 Cameroon Event Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Canada |
UN International Jazz Day & A Celebration of Youth in Jazz
Calgary joined the global jazz party with free events from morning to night. Calgarians of all ages enjoyed jazz music and dance across the city. Jazz Day opened “A Celebration of Youth in Jazz,” a week highlighting jazz student and emerging stars. Contact:
Deb Rasmussen | 403-918-3354 |
National Music Centre 134 11 Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0X8 Canada (403) 543-5115 Event Time: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Canada |
Jokela & Vogan feat. Charlie Cooley
Ben Jokela (piano) + Garth Vogan (bass) were joined by Charlie Cooley (drums) as they recorded material for their next “live” album. They specialize in creating an atmosphere of pleasing sounds while maintaining artistic integrity with structured improvisation and musical exploration. Contact:
Ben Jokela |
Manhattans Pizza Bistro Music Club 951 Gordon St. S Guelph, Ontario N1G 4S1 Canada + 1 519-767-2440 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Canada |
West Coast Jazz Festival
West Coast Jazz Festival Contact: Sarah Falls | 250-724-0873 |
Vancouver Island University 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC V9R5S5 Canada Event Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Canada |
International Jazz Day celebrations in Ottawa
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO and the Canada Council for the Arts invited the public to celebrate International Jazz Day 2014 in the premises of the Canada Council. Musical performance by The Roddy Ellias Trio, refreshments and a rhythmic atmosphere! Contact:
Pauline Dugré |
Canada Council for the Arts 150 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P5V8 Canada Event Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
| Canada |
JAZZ.FM91 Celebrates International Jazz Day
On top of our regular broadcast day, we broadcast isolated acoustic performances from remarkable local musicians. JAZZ.FM91 has also developed a petition at change.org and out in the community asking UNESCO and Thelonious Monk Institute to consider Toronto for 2015!! Contact:
Dani Elwell | 416 595 0404 ex. 268 |
JAZZ.FM91 Studios 4 Pardee Avenue Unit #100 Toronto, Ontario M6K 3H Canada 416 595 0404 Event Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Canada |
World Blind Union Features Bind Jazz Artist
Via our Twitter account WBU linked to YouTube videos of 23 blind jazz musicians, both living and deceased, performances of their music. This was done as a means to both educate and entertain our followers of the talents of gifted artists who did not let visual impairment limit their careers. Contact:
Marianne McQuillan | 1-416-486-9698 |
World Blind Union Toronto, Ontario Canada 416-486-9698 Event Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Cape Verde |
Kriol Jazz Festival
Festival dedicated their program, featuring a selection of the best artists from the Creole world, to International Jazz Day. The KJF’s main objective is to promote Creole-inspired music from all of the islands. Contact: Marta Szypulski |
Praia Pracinha Escolha Grande Plateau Praia, Santiago 653 Cape Verde Event Time: 8:00 pm - 6:30 am |
| Chad |
International Jazz Day 2014: Chad
The Institut Français du Tchad organized a concert with Chadian jazz musicians. Contact:
M. Giraudo |
Institut Française du Tchad Chad |
| Chile |
Día Internacional del Jazz en la UCSC
Presentation of three local jazz bands from the Concepción area: Edgardo Sánchez Quintet, Hualpén Big Band, and the Dixieland Jazz Band of Concepción. Contact:
Andrea Farías | +56-41-2345061 |
Centro de Extensión UCSC (Edificio Monseñor Ezzati, Campus San Andrés) Alonso de Ribera 2850 Concepción, Región del Biobío 4090541 Chile +56-41-2345053 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Chile |
Chile Celebrates International Jazz Day
To celebrate International Jazz Day in Chile, the Academia de Musica Pro Jazz presented educational events and a concert: Contact: Patricia Zarate | 617-934-4949 |
Pro Jazz Ramon Carnicer 27 Metro Baquedano Providencia, Santiago Chile Event Time: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Chile |
Día Internacional del Jazz
Local record label Animales en la Vía celebrated with concerts and jam sessions featuring Chilean musicians at Club Thelonious in Santiago, including the Nicolás Vera Quartet, the Jasper Huysentruyt Trío, the Bruno Riveros Quartet and the Roberto C. Lecaros Quinteto. Contact:
Animales en la Vía | 5697503600 |
Thelonious, lugar de Jazz Bombero Núñez 336, barrio bellavista Recoleta Santiago, Metropolitana 8420372 Chile 56 022 7357962 Event Time: 09:00 pm - 04:00 am |
| China |
International Jazz day Hong Kong Celebration 27 April 2014
The celebration featured 6 groups from amateur to professional, as well as a local big band playing original compositions. Highlights included the local veteran Ted L Trio and an 11-year-old alto sax player from Zhuhai, China. Contact:
Lee Kai Kwan, Peter | 852 9108 2984 |
Shatin Town Hall 1 Yuen Wo Road Sha Tin, N.T. Hong Kong SAR 852 China (852) 2694 2509 / 2694 2542 Event Time: 02:30 pm - 07:00 pm |
| China |
Shanghai Celebrates International Jazz Day 2014
Shanghai Culture Square celebrated with SCS Jazz Festival and a series of 5 concerts in April: The celebration also included free conferences. For more info, please visit http://www.shculturesquare.com |
Shanghai Culture Square 36 Yongjia Rd, Lu Wan District Shanghai 200020 China +86 21 5461 9961 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| China |
Nong Qing Jing’ An JZ Spring : Till Brönner
JZ Spring is a brand new event from April 30th to May 2nd 2014 brought to you by the people who organize the annual JZ Festival, the largest international jazz festival in China. On International Jazz Day, a concert by Till Brönner kicked off the 3-day series of events. Contact: Voision Xi |
Shanghai Centre Theatre 1376 Nanjing Road West Shanghai 210000 China Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| China |
International Jazz Day 2014: Zhuhai
The first time mainland China celebrated this world event. Ted Lo Trio, maRK and Dolby Quintet performed a concert at The Beishan Theater, one of the most historic buildings in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. Contact: Thomas Wang | +86 756 867 8466 |
Beishan Theater Beishan Village, Zhuhai Avenue Nanping Town Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000 China Event Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Colombia |
Corredor 4teto Celebrating International Jazz Day
Concert performance by Corredor 4teto featuring jazz with colombian flavors. Hosted by the Cat Clap Club. We will be releasing our first album soon – visit our websites for more information. Andrés Corredor-gtr, Julián Guzmán-bass, Marco Sierra-drms,Estefanía Lambuley-perc. Contact:
Andrés Corredor | (57) 3124222688 |
Cat Clap Club Calle 48 #16-09 Bogotá, Cundinamarca 111611 Colombia (571)3232625 Event Time: 07:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Colombia |
International Jazz Day Medellín 2014
Medellín, Colombia joined the global celebration of jazz and its influence on contemporary music. This year featured a video audition, followed by two concerts in different styles, concluding with a jam session open to all jazz musicians in the city. Contact:
Teo Grajales | (57) 3113525706 |
Café Teatro Pablo Tobón Carrera 40 No. 51-24 Medellín, Antioquia 055450 Colombia (57) 4-2397500 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 1:00 am |
| Colombia |
Concierto BIG BAND Universidad Eafit
El Club de Jazz, along with the city’s musicians, came together for an historic open-air concert. Presenting the the 17 musicians of the University EAFIT big band. Contact:
Christian Salgado | (57)3002037909 |
Torres de Bomboná - Plazoleta teatrino Torres marco Fidel Suarez Medellín, Antioquia 574 Colombia Event Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Colombia |
Byron Sanchez Cuarteto y Santiago Restrepo Trio
The Café El Club del Jazz featured the magnificent musicians Byron Sanchez, Nicolas Guevara, Felipe Gómez, Lucas Tobón, Santiago Restrepo, Sam Farley and Eduardo González, among others. Concluded with a Jam Session including all of the musicians in attendance. Contact:
Christian Salgado | (57)3002037909 |
Café El Club del Jazz Calle 47 42-38 Local 123 Torres de Bombona - Centro Medellín, Antioquia 574 Colombia (574) 2169331 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Colombia |
Villa de Leyva celebrates International Jazz Day
The Corporation VillaJazz Festival and the town hall of Villa de Leyva celebrated International Jazz Day with a big concert in the main square. Guest artists included Joaquin Blues, the Fusion School of Music, Justo Cuervo & South People. Contact:
Justo Cuervo Londoño | 57 87321249 |
Plaza Principal de Villa de Leyva Carrera 9 No 12 & 13 Villa de Leyva, Boyacá 154001 Colombia Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Comoros |
International Jazz Day 2014: Comoros
The Cristal Itsandra Beach Hotel dedicated its entertainment programming to International Jazz Day and raised awareness among guests about the day and its message. Contact:
Rachid Joseph |
Cristal Itsandra Beach Hotel Voidjou Moroni Comoros |
| Congo |
International Jazz Day 2014: Democratic Republic of Congo
The cultural office of the Institut Français de Kinshasa organized a concert featuring local jazz musicians. Contact: Office Culturel |
Institut Français de Kinshasa Croisement Avenues de la Gombe et des Forces Armées (Haut Commandement) Kinshasa B.P. 5236 Congo |
| Congo (Brazzaville) |
International Jazz Day 2014: Congo
The Institut Français du Congo shared informational materials on the day and the values of jazz with visitors. |
Institut français du Congo BP 2141, N1 Brazzaville Congo (Brazzaville) |
| Cook Islands |
International Jazz Day at Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Pacific Resort Rarotonga played jazz in its lobby and restaurant, and made announcements to guests via newsletters and social media. Contact: Ani Thompson | +682 20 427 |
Pacific Resort Rarotonga Cook Islands |
| Costa Rica |
Jazz @ Triptica.com
Triptica.com celebrated Jazz Day by streaming recordings from great jazz artists. Tritpica.com is dedicated to trip hop, downtempo, world music. Contact:
Marko Segura |
Triptica.com Alajuela 1000 Costa Rica Event Time: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
| Costa Rica |
Jazz Subterraneo
Subterranean Jazz session in El Sotano. Contact:
Jose Maria Alfaro | (506)83999130 |
El Sotano Calle 3, Avenida 11 San Jose 506 Costa Rica (506)22212302 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 2:30 am |
| Costa Rica |
LTH – Jamming Session
We organized an open street jam session in the middle of San José, Costa Rica between 6 and 8 pm at Plaza de las Artes. Contact:
Joan Villaperros | (506)8399-0726 |
Street Performance BARRIO CHINO, PLAZA DE LAS ARTES Av 4, Iglesia de la Soledad San José 506 Costa Rica Event Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Cote d'Ivoire |
Journée Internationale du Jazz Abidjan
This year’s Jazz Day Celebration with ABIJAZZ consisted of a small concert by the Acoustic Jazz Band, followed by a Jam Session with major Ivorian jazz musicians and jazz singers. The Ivorian jazz community gathered around to celebrate jazz as the universal language for peace and friendship. Contact: Gerard Konan | +225 07 01 55 34 |
Acoustic Bar Rue des Jardins, II Plateaux Vallons Cocody Abidjan, Lagunes 12BP1049 Cote d'Ivoire Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Croatia |
Concert – Mátyás Gayer Trio (HU, UKR)
An exeptional young jazz band in concert. Band members: Gayer Mátyás (piano), Mátyás Hofecker (bass), Oleg Markov (drums). Tickets and reservations at Domoljub, Koprivnica, Starogradska 1-Croatia. Contact:
Helena Hraščanec | +385 48 222 390 |
Dvorana Domoljub Starogradska 1 Koprivnica 48000 Croatia +38548222390 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Croatia |
Croatia Celebrates Jazz
Celebration featured concerts, film screenings, master classes and more. Organizers focused on lending an educational and artistic character to the program, with several important objectives: to inform the larger audience about the art of jazz and its origins and influences, and to emphasize its important role as a means of communication which overcomes differences between nations. Contact:
Elvis Stanić, Liburnia Jazz |
Hrvatski kulturni dom Strossmayerova 1 Rijeka, Primorsko-goranska County 51000 Croatia Event Time: 10:00 am - 11:55 pm |
| Croatia |
Jazz your Day 3 in 1
Jeunesses Musicales Croatia, in cooperation with the Croatian Commission for UNESCO in the Ministry of Culture, was proud to present “Jazz your Day 3 in 1” in 3 different regions, in 3 different cities featuring programs by famous Croatian jazz pedagogues and musicians. Contact:
David Cavara | +385 91 896 4527 |
Jeunesses Musicales Croatia Trg Stjepana Radica 4 Zagreb Zagreb 10 000 Croatia +385 1 6111 542 Event Time: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Croatia |
HRT Jazz Orchestra for International Jazz Day
Croatian Radiotelevision’s (HRT) Jazz Orchestra and leader Sasa Nestorovic performed a concert at the Vip Club, one of the most renowned jazz venues in Croatia. Contact:
Croatian Radiotelevision |
Vip Club Trg Bana Jelačića 9 Zagreb Zagreb 10 000 Croatia Event Time: 09:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Cuba |
International Jazz Day 2014: Cuba
Cuba celebrated “International Jazz Day” with a special concert of jazz in the gardens of the Cuban Institute of Music. The public enjoyed the Jazz Band Orchestra directed by Joaquín Betancourt. Other events included concerts at the Teatro “Julio Antonio Mella” and La Zorra y el Cuervo – Havana’s most famous jazz club. Contact:
Cuban National Commission for UNESCO |
Cuban Institute of Music Calle 15 Esq. F Havana 10400 Cuba Event Time: 6:00 pm |
| Curacao |
Curaçao International Jazz Day Celebration
Jazz enthusiasts in Curaçao commemorated International Jazz Day by streaming the Osaka Concert and finishing off with a jam session featuring Curaçao’s best jazz Artists. Contact:
Vanessa Toré | +5999 5123494 |
Ole Ole Jazz Restaurant Salinja 163 F Willemstad Curacao 512-3494 Event Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Cyprus |
International Jazz Day 2014: Cyprus
Seven concerts and an All-Star Jam Session starting on Wednesday 30th of April, closing up on Saturday May 3rd. The festival activities were presented at jazzyB jazz bar in Limassol with NO admission fee. Contact: Kos | +357 99 605502 |
jazzyB jazz bar Anexartisias & Athinon Limassol 3040 Cyprus +357 99 605502 Event Time: 12:00 pm |
| Czech Republic |
Beskydsky Jazzmaraton
Minifestival held 30th April in the town of Frenstat pod Radhostem in the Beskydy Mountains (Czech-Slovak-Polish borderland) invited five bands for an event celebrating International Jazz Day. The whole event included a welcome band (6-7 PM), the jazzmaraton (7-9:23 PM), and a jam. Contact:
Marian Friedl | +420 737 978 928 |
Kino Frenstat pod Radhostem Tyrsova 1071 Frenstat pod Radhostem 744 01 Czech Republic +420 602 845 754 Event Time: 18:00 pm - 00:00 |
| Czech Republic |
Jazz World Photo 2014
We held a special awards ceremony to recognize the winners of the competition and to commemorate International Jazz Day. The first year of the itinerant contest-exhibition was open to all photographers who occupy themselves with photographing jazz and jazz-related music styles. All submissions are evaluated by a six-member jury that chooses the 30 best photographs. The three best photographs are awarded prizes. This year we were sent 135 photographs altogether from almost all over the world. Contact:
Patrick Marek |
Galerie Městského úřadu Slovanské náměstí 165, 541 01 Trutnov Czech Republic |
| Denmark |
Live Jazz Venue of the year Celebration Party
Concert featuring the Aske Drasbæk Group, voted Best New Jazz Artist in Denmark. Charlie Scott’s was voted Best Live Jazz Venue in Denmark in 2013. Contact:
Johan Bylling Lang |
Charlie Scott's Skindergade 43 Copenhagen 1159 Denmark Event Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Denmark |
International Jazz Day Denmark 2014
Symposium (live broadcasted). Main topic: the future of jazz, where is jazz heading? Lectures, interviews, speeches and panel discussions. VIP panelists and speakers. Hosts: Niels Lan Doky and Anne Dvinge (ph.d). Concerts (live broadcasted): THE OSCAR PETERSON LEGACY QUARTET + YOUNG GUEST MUSICIANS Contact:
Niels Lan Doky | 4527822735 |
The Standard Havnegade 44 Copenhagen 1058 Denmark (+45) 72 14 88 08 Event Time: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Denmark |
Renee Rosnes Quartet Celebrates International Jazz Day at the Montmartre
The Renee Rosnes Quartet featuring Renee Rosnes, piano, Steve Nelson, vibes, Peter Washington, bass & Lewis Nash, drums, celebrated International Jazz Day with performances at the Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen. The engagement was also a celebration of the Montmartre’s 4th Anniversary. Contact:
Christian Brorsen | 45-31-72-34-94 |
Jazzhus Monmartre, Copenhagen Store Regnegade 19A Copenhagen K, 1110 Denmark 45-70-263-267 Event Time: 8:00 pm |
| Djibouti |
International Jazz Day 2014: Djibouti
The Lycée Français de Djibouti organized an activity with its music faculty and students in honor of the day. Contact: M. Jean-Claude Sorriaux |
Lycée Français de Djibouti Djibouti Djibouti |
| Dominican Republic |
Jazz Day in DREAM Center
The music program DREAM-FEDUJAZZ joined the International Jazz Day celebration with a concert featuring students in the program: young musicians from 8 to 15 years, all from the community Callejon de la Loma in the Dominican Republic. Led by Ramon Vazquez and Juan Guivin. For more information: http://drjazzfestival.com/ Contact:
Juan Francisco De La Cruz Guivin | 8298858990 |
DREAM Center in Callejón de la Loma Cabarete Callejon de la Loma, Pto Plata 57000 Dominican Republic 8095710497 Event Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
| Dominican Republic |
Jazz en Dominicana celebrates International Jazz Day 2014
Jazz en Dominicana’s celebration in honor of International Jazz Day consisted of three main parts: 1) A concert by the National Conservatory of Music’s Jazz Big Band Contact: Fernando Rodriguez De Mondesert | 829-586-9177 |
The Galleries @ Las Terrazas del Mesón Ave. Mirador Sur No.1 , DN 00000 Santo Domingo, D.N. 00000 Dominican Republic 809-930-1840 Event Time: 3:00 pm - 11:55 pm |
| Dominican Republic |
Jazzomania – 20th year on the airwaves / 20 años en el aire
Concert celebrating 20 years of Jazzomania on the air. Featuring the Quinteto Jazzomania with Steve Anderson and Edward Thigpen from Raleigh, North Carolina; Guy Frometa and Cuquito More from the Dominican Republic, and Guillo Carias as director. Contact: Carlos Francisco Elias | 809-852-0621 |
Quinta Dominica Calle Padre Billini 202 Ciudad Colonial, al lado del Antiguo Convento de los Dominicos Santo Domingo 0000 Dominican Republic Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm |
| East Timor (Timor Timur) |
International Jazz Day celebration at Morabeza – Dili
The restaurant offered a live telecast of the Osaka Jazz concert for patrons, as well as dissemination of messages on the significance of International Jazz Day to the present day. Contact: Mario Spencer |
Morabeza Restaurant Areia Branca Metiaut Dili, Dili East Timor (Timor Timur) Event Time: 07:00 pm - 03:00 am |
| Ecuador |
International Jazz Day Ecuador 2014
Concert by the Jazz Society of Ecuador All Star Jazz Ensemble featuring Jim Gala – NY Jazz Pianist, Sue Terry – Saxophone US, Paul Bouchard – Saxophone Canada, Jon Arevalo – Contrabass Ecuador, Julio Bonnemaison, Guitar Venezuela, Sebastian Zurita – Drums Ecuador and other guest artists. Contact:
Jim Gala | 093-934-2714 |
Cuenca Jazz Café 5-101 Juan Jarmillo Luis Cordero Cuenca, Azuay 010150 Ecuador 093-934-2714 Event Time: 06:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Egypt |
International Jazz Day 2014 at the Cairo Jazz Club
The Cairo Jazz Club dedicated its evening program to International Jazz Day. Contact: +202 3345 9939 |
Cairo Jazz Club 197, 26th July St. Sphinx square Cairo Egypt |
| El Salvador |
International Jazz Day “El Salvador”
El Salvador joined the celebration of International Jazz Day with a concert concluding the major “El Salvador Jazz Festival 2014,” running from February 17 with a grand finale on April 30 featuring: Brujo, Nadia Maltez, Outside y Gypswing. Contact:
Christian Portillo | (503) 2244-9900 |
Plaza de la Cultura, Paseo El Carmen 1ª calle oriente Santa Tecla, La Libertad 0000 El Salvador (503) 2244-9900 Event Time: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Equatorial Guinea |
International Jazz Day 2014: Equatorial Guinea
The Institut Français de Malabo distributed informational materials about the day and its message of peace and intercultural dialogue on its web site and in its documentation center. Official Website: http://www.institutfrancais-malabo.org/?lang=fr |
Institut Français de Malabo Malabo Equatorial Guinea |
| Eritrea |
International Jazz Day 2014: Eritrea
The Alliance Française d’Asmara organized a concert featuring an international group of musicians. Contact: Cécile Antonietti |
Alliance Française d'Asmara Asmara Eritrea |
| Estonia |
International Jazz Day 2014: U.S. Embassy Estonia
The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn encouraged Estonians to celebrate the day, including an announcement about the day and the positive influence of jazz on its official website. Contact: Michelle Schohn |
U.S. Embassy Estonia Kentmanni 20 Tallinn 15099 Estonia |
| Ethiopia |
International Jazz Day 2014: Ethiopia
The Alliance éthio-française d’Addis-Abeba incorporated a salute to the day into its programming for the month of April. Contact: Olivier Dintinger | +251 (0) 1 11 56 98 92 |
Alliance éthio-française d’Addis-Abeba Wavel street Addis-Ababa B.P. 1733 Ethiopia |
| Fiji |
International Jazz Day 2014: Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu
The U.S. Embassy in Suva distributed posters and CDs to select venues in the five nations under its purview (Fiji, Tonga, Nauru, Kiribati and Tuvalu). Contact:
Joseph Crook | +679 331 4466 |
U.S. Embassy Suva 158 Princes Rd Tamavua Suva Fiji |
| Finland |
Children’s Walpurgis Night Jazz
Kids Jazz Concert. A Fun Walpurgis Night mood took over the open air stage Estradi when Mopo celebrated International Jazz Day! Mopo gets its inspiration from jazz, 1970’s punk and Finnish nature. Contact:
Vilma Parkkonen |
Linnanmäki Tivolikuja 1 Helinski, Uusimaa 00510 Finland Event Time: 06:20 pm - 06:50 pm |
| Finland |
Happy Jazz Club Storyville
Happy Jazz Club Storyville dedicated its evening program to International Jazz Day. Contact:
Elisa (Manager) | +358 50 3632664 |
Happy Jazz Club Storyville Museigatan 8 Helsinki 00100 Finland |
| Finland |
Talking Jazz
“Talking Jazz” travels through the history of jazz. There is a storyteller and a band, which plays different genres of jazz starting from blues and going through bebop to fusion and from ragtime to free jazz. Lots of music and little bit of talking. Contact: Hannu Raudaskoski | +358295330855 |
Korundi Lapinkävijäntie 4 Rovaniemi, Lapland 96100 Finland Event Time: 09:00 pm - 11:45 pm |
| France |
Jazz at the High School
Inspired by International Jazz Day, the pupils and their professors devised an eclectic program of jazz standards. Whether experienced, self-taught or beginners, all students were allowed to participate. Contact: Jazz à Vienne |
Media Library of Décines 16 Avenue Jean Macé Décines-Charpieu, Rhône-Alpes 69150 France Event Time: 3:00 pm |
| France |
Jazz Party en Live
Jazz Concert with Shekinah Rodz Quintet followed by a Jam Session. Contact:
Olivier Gatto |
Fellini Bar-Trattoria-Pizzeria Batiment 59, Rue des Terres Neuves Begles, Aquitaine 33130 France +33 05 56 49 39 74 Event Time: 08:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
| France |
Soirée Jazz et récolte de fond pour les restos du coeur
Concert at Bella Vita restaurant featuring Stephane Menut on keyboard and vocals accompanied by Freddy Buzon on trumpet. Proceeds went to Les Restos du Coeur. Contact:
Julien Vincent | 0699348429 |
Bella Vita Bordeaux 14, rue paul louis lande Bordeaux 33000 France 0557957138 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:59 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day in retirement homes
“Jondeau Family Jazz.” Group made up of jazz academy students played in several retirement homes (Bourgoin-Jallieu and surroundings) throughout the day. Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Retirement homes of Bourgoin-Jallieu 30 avenue du Dauphiné Bourgoin-Jallieu, Rhône-Alpes 38300 France Event Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| France |
“Blue Note : Sound & Graphics” – visual and sound exploration of a label of legend
For the 75th birthday of the label Blue Note, we presented an exhibition on the relations between Photography, Graphics and Jazz. 4 pm : Visit of the exhibition by Jean-Paul Boutellier, founder of festival “Jazz à Vienne.” Contact: Jazz à Vienne | +33 (0) 4 72 13 71 00 |
Fort du Bruissin Chemin du Château d’Eau Francheville , Rhône-Alpes 69340 France Event Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| France |
Boeuf Jazz Manouche sur Lyon
‘Bœuf Jazz Manouche sur Lyon’ celebrated with a jam session open to all musicians – bassists, saxophonists, violinists, accordionists, pianists, and especially guitarists – honoring the swinging Django Reinhardt and other great musicians of that style. Contact: Judy Rankin | +33 (0) 6 84 99 75 18 |
Le Pré-Soir Bar à Vin & Restaurant 9 rue Jardin des Plantes Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69001 France |
| France |
Sun Ra Exhibition at the Bibliothèque municipale de Lyon
Exhibition of disc pockets of Sun Ra, on the occasion of his 100th birthday. From Tuesday, April 15th to Saturday, June 14th. Contact: Julien Faure | +33 (0) 4 78 62 18 97 |
Municipal Library 30 Boulevard Marius Vivier Merle Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69003 France +33 (0) 4 78 62 18 00 Event Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day in “101 Marches”
Concert program included: 2 pm : Forro da Casa Verde (Brazilian ball) Contact: Jazz à Vienne |
101 Marches 8 Rue de Nuits Lyon , Rhône-Alpes 69004 France +33 (0) 6 88 50 44 64 Event Time: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| France |
“The saxophone in all his states”
A workshop for young audiences: “The saxophone in all his states” by Lionel Martin. Contact: Jazz à Vienne |
Le Marché Gare 34 rue Casimir Périer Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69002 France +33 (0) 4 72 40 97 13 Event Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| France |
Jam Session at Le Baryton
“Le Baryton” invited jazzmen for a jam session…until 2 am! With Nora Kann, John Zidi, Pierre “Tiboum” Guignon, Lucas Verriere and many more. Contact: Jazz à Vienne |
Le Baryton 30 rue de l\'Arbre Sec Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69001 France +33 (0) 4 78 28 34 41 Event Time: 4:00 pm - 2:00 am |
| France |
International Jazz Day in Club St Georges
OUTDOOR (on the Place de la Trinité) INDOOR (Club St Georges) Contact: Jazz à Vienne |
Jazz Club St Georges 4 rue St Georges Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69005 France +33 (0) 4 78 03 88 71 Event Time: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| France |
Jazz in subway station
Performance by Tikno Swing feat. Cyrille Daras (Gipsy Jazz) in the Bellecour subway station. Contact: |
Subway Station Bellecour Place Bellecour Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69001 France Event Time: 5:30 pm |
| France |
Play, sing and swing!
6pm: Depiction of musical creation of the high school “Lycée Auguste et Louis Lumière” (Standard Jazz). Contact: Jazz à Vienne |
La Clef de Voûte 1 place Chardonnet Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69001 France +33 (0) 4 78 28 51 95 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 2:00 am |
| France |
International Jazz Day in Alliance Française
Events included a conference on musical instruments and a concert of students from the Jazz Department of the regional music academy: Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Alliance Française de Lyon 11 Rue Pierre Bourdan Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69003 France +33 (0) 4 78 95 24 72 Event Time: 6:00 pm |
| France |
Samba Jazz
7pm : Musical quiz and Jazz videos Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Le Sirius Berges du Rhône In front of 4 quai Augagneur Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69003 France +33 (0) 4 78 71 78 71 Event Time: 7:00 pm |
| France |
Film screening and Jazz duo
8pm : “Tea for Two” (Jazz vocal duo concert) Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Cinéma Comoedia 13 avenue Berthelot Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69007 France +33 (0) 4 72 77 96 00 Event Time: 8:00 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day at Lyon Music
5pm : Master class by Mario Stantchev Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Lyon Music 60 rue Sala Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69002 France +33 (0) 4 72 77 67 90 Event Time: 5:00 pm |
| France |
Concert & Jam session at Hot Club Jazz
9pm : Concert with the Happy Stompers Jazz Big Band (swing) Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Hot Club Jazz 26 rue Lanterne Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69001 France +33 (0) 4 78 39 54 74 Event Time: 9:00 pm |
| France |
Concert & Jam Session at La Maison Mère
“Tribute to Jazz Messengers” featuring the Alex Clayette 5tet, followed by a jam session. Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
La Maison Mère 21 place Gabriel Rambaud Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69001 France +33 (0) 4 78 27 71 41 Event Time: 9:00 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day at Le Périscope
2pm and 6pm : Sound workshops with Oli Lab (participative workshop) Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Le Périscope 13 rue Delandine Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69002 France +33 (0) 4 78 38 89 29 Event Time: 2:00 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day at Mama Shelter Lyon
Concert featuring Julien Lebrun & Hakim Sulaiman (Dj & live saxophone / Soul-jazz & Afro-funk) Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Mama Shelter 13 rue Domer Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69007 France +33 (0) 4 78 02 58 00 Event Time: 9:30 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day at Second Souffle
Concert featuring the Claude-Eugénie Iwanza / Bernard Otternaud Duo (Jazz vocal). Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Second Souffle 5 rue Neuve Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69001 France +33 (0) 9 54 48 49 80 Event Time: 9:00 pm |
| France |
Night Groove Party
9pm : Zed Brass Band Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Ninkasi 267 rue Marcel Mérieux Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69007 France +33 (0) 4 72 76 89 00 Event Time: 9:00 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day at Obamo Café
Concert featuring The Hats on Cats (World Jazz Fusion). Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Obamo Café 124 rue du Dauphiné Lyon, Rhône-Alpes 69003 France +33 (0) 9 51 48 26 36 Event Time: 9:00 pm |
| France |
Frédéric Monino Trio / Michel portal & Vincent Peirani Duo
Concert featuring the Frédéric Monino Trio and the Michel Portal & Vincent Peirani Duo. Contact:
James | +330954773356 |
Auditorium du Novotel Atria 5 Bd de prague Nimes 30000 France +330954773356 Event Time: 06:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| France |
The Drops and Guests at New Morning
A very unique event featuring The Drops playing at the New Morning, a famous venue in Paris that has hosted major artists over the years. The concert featured two special world-class guests. Contact:
Federico Casagrande |
New Morning 7-9 Rue des Petites Écuries Paris 75010 France Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| France |
Amanova Trio – Sunset Jazz Club Paris
Celebrate this special day with Amanova – in a famous temple of jazz! Amanova – Vocals / Gregroy Cotti – Piano / Dominique Gatto – Saxophone. Contact:
Amanova Team |
Sunset Jazz Club Paris 60 Rue des Lombards Paris, Ile de France 75001 France +33 1 40 26 46 60 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| France |
Soirée Disney & The Jazz avec The Bare Necessities Quintet
With friendly musical complicity, the Bare Necessities Quintet took an energetic look, current but also candid and jovial – with all the precision jazz requires – at the musics that framed their childhoods and those of generations to come. Contact:
Alexis Tenaud | +33 6 24 67 35 81 |
Petit Journal Montparnasse 13 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte Paris 75014 France 01 43 21 56 70 Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:59 pm |
| France |
Centre culturel suisse de Paris presents: Carte blanche à la Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation
Monday, April 28, 8.00 pm Tuesday, April 29 8.00 pm Wednesday, April 30 7.00 pm Contact: Aurélie Garzuel | + 33 (0) 1 42 71 95 67 |
Centre culturel suisse de Paris 38, rue des Francs Bourgeois Paris 75003 France Event Time: 7:00 pm |
| France |
Alain JEAN MARIE & Paul ABIRACHED
Guitarist Paul Abirached joined pianist Alain Jean-Marie in a duet to present their second album, featuring music of great finesse and rare elegance. Contact:
Sunset Sunside Jazz Club | 01 40 26 46 60 |
Sunset Sunside Jazz Club 60 rue des Lombards Paris 75001 France 01 40 26 46 60 Event Time: 9:00 pm |
| France |
Serge VILAMAJO Quartet
Concert featuring pianist Serge Vilamajo and his quartet, with Nicolas Berthelot (sax), Nicolas Pain (bass) and Florent Danset (drums). Contact:
Sunset Sunside Jazz Club | 01 40 26 46 60 |
Sunset Sunside Jazz Club 60 rue des Lombards Paris 75001 France 01 40 26 46 60 Event Time: 9:30 pm |
| France |
Le FIRST AVENUE invite LAURA LITTARDI
Concert featuring Laura Littardi (Vocal), Sandro Zerafa (Guitar), Yoni Zelnik (Bass) and Lionel Boccara (Drums). Contact: Lionel Boccara |
THE FIRST AVENUE 121 Boulevard Pereire Paris 75017 France 01 48 88 01 20 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
| France |
Rob Duguay from NYC! Concert & Jam Session
The Cafe Universel was proud to present Rob Duguay, bass player extraordinaire from New York City, and his trio! The concert was be followed by an open jam session. Contact:
Cafe Universel |
Cafe Universel 267 Rue Saint Jacques Paris, Paris 75005 France 0143257420 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am |
| France |
“Jazz standards” – Résidence et “Le Jazz de Demain” – Résidence
JAZZ DAY PARIS 2014 Mercredi 02 à 21h30 “Le Jazz De Demain” – Résidence Contact:
Lucie Buathier |
Le Baiser Salé 58 rue des Lombards Paris, Ile-de-France 75001 France |
| France |
SIMONE
Concert performance by Simone, daughter of the great jazz singer Nina Simone. Contact:
Lucie Buathier |
Duc des Lombards 42 rue des Lombards Paris 75001 France Event Time: 10:00 pm |
| France |
Concert de « Paris Downtown », les élèves du Conservatoire de Paris Centre
Second “Paris Downtown” concert, featuring the students of the Conservatoire de Paris Centre. Contact:
Lucie Buathier |
Forum des Halles, Place Carree 101 Porte Beger Paris, Ile-de-France 75001 France Event Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| France |
Concert de « Paris Downtown », les élèves du Conservatoire du Centre
Free concert featuring the students of the Conservatoire du Centre: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Arrondissements. Contact:
Lucie Buathier |
Carrousel du Louvre 99 Rue de Rivoli Paris 75001 France Event Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
| France |
Brass Ban Nouvelle-Orléans – Brass Ta Roquette
Parade itinerary: Contact:
Lucie Buathier |
1er Arrondissement Déambulation dans le 1er arrondissement Paris France Event Time: 6:00 am - 8:00 am |
| France |
Conférence sur les “Valeurs du Jazz”
The Paris Jazz Club organized a conference on the values of jazz, with participants including Mr. Eric Falt, Assistant Director-General of UNESCO for External Relations and Public Relations, Mr. Ali Moussa IYE, Chief of UNESCO’s Intercultural Dialogue Section, and various jazz artists. Contact:
Lucie Buathier |
Maire du 1er arrondissement 4 Place du Louvre Paris 75001 France Event Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
| France |
Jazzaudehore presents: Matthieu Boré 5tet
Dinner and a concert in the tradition of the great trumpeter Lee Morgan. The Matthieu Boré quintet consists of trumpet, tenor saxophone, piano, double bass and drums. This was jazz influenced by blues, gospel and rhythm n’ blues. Contact: Gaetan Delesalle | +33 1 3061 6464 |
Cazaudehore La Forestière 1 avenue du Président Kennedy Saint Germain en Laye 78100 France Event Time: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day in a prison center
Concert featuring Charlie and the Soap Opera (Soul jazz). Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Prison Center Le Biais BP 66 Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, Rhône-Alpes 38077 France +33 (0) 4 74 95 95 10 Event Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day at media library
Exhibition highlighting the recording productions of Jazz artists from the Rhône-Alpes region. Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Media Library 24 rue Jo Gouttebarge Saint-Etienne, Rhône-Alpes 42000 France Event Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day in a film library
Screening of “Bamako is a miracle” by Samuel Chalard. In partnership with Gaga Jazz and Jean Rouch International Festival. Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Film Library 24 rue Jo Gouttebarge Saint-Etienne, Rhône-Alpes 42000 France +33 (0) 77 43 09 77 Event Time: 2:30 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day at “Kiosque à Musique”
Little Big Band and jazz combo from Jazz’s Massenet Academy. Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Kiosque à Musique Place Jean Jaurès Saint-Etienne, Rhône-Alpes 42000 France Event Time: 6:00 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day at Le Château du Jarez
La Rue Désarchés (Gypsy jazz acoustics combo) Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Château du Jarez 11 rue Benoit Oriol Saint Chamond, Rhône-Alpes 42400 France +33 (0) 4 77 19 59 15 Event Time: 7:00 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day at Le Remue Méninges
Jam session livened up by Jazzmine’s collective. Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Le Remue Méninges 59 rue Désiré Claude Saint-Etienne, Rhône-Alpes 42000 France +33 (0) 4 77 37 87 50 Event Time: 8:30 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day at Leconte High
Showcase of various bands playing music related to jazz: blues-rock, soul-pop and downright jazz, plus some sega and maloya all afternoon in front of the school’s main entrance for all to enjoy. The event also included screenings of old and new video about the presence of jazz on the island of Reunion. Contact: Luc Briand | 0 262 692 601 366 |
Lycée Leconte de Lisle 3 Allée des Etudiants Ste Clotilde, Reunion 97491 France 0033262947920 Event Time: 11:30 am - 6:30 pm |
| France |
International Jazz Day at Le Trente
“Oriental Utopy,” managed by Philippe Khoury. Ethno Jazz band from Music and Dance Academy. Contact:
Jazz à Vienne |
Le Trente 30 avenue Général Leclerc Vienne, Rhône-Alpes 38200 France +33 (0) 4 74 15 99 40 Event Time: 8:00 pm |
| France |
Swing Bebop Latin in a Detention Center
Performance by Zaza Desiderio Trio (Swing Bebop Latin) in a detention center in Villefranche-sur-Saône. Contact: Jazz à Vienne |
Maison d'Arrêt de Villefranche-sur-Saône Rue Lavoisier Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhône-Alpes 69400 France +33 (0) 4 74 60 31 46 Event Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Gabon |
International Jazz Day 2014: Gabon
The Topaz Jazz Club dedicated its evening’s program to International Jazz Day. Contact:
(+241) 07.29.68.68 |
Topaz Jazz Club Face Glass Center Quartier Glass Libreville Gabon |
| Gambia, The |
International Jazz day 2014: Gambia
Jazz café Senegambia Strip dedicated its service on April 30 to International Jazz Day, increasing awareness among patrons about the day and its message of peace and intercultural dialogue. Contact: M. Omar |
Jazz cafe Senegambia Strip Gambia, The |
| Georgia |
International Jazz Day in Tbilisi Event Hall
All day long Jazz FM 97.5 dedicated various programs to International Jazz Day. A concert of young Georgian artists: vocal group “Quintessential Five” and Papuna Sharikadze Trio. Presentation of Black Sea Jazz Festival program, viewing of gala show from Osaka. Events was supported by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Georgian National Commission for UNESCO, Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia, Tbilisi City Hall. Contact:
Michael Giorgadze | +995322990599 |
Tbilisi Event Hall 1 Meliqishvili str. Tbilisi 0179 Georgia +995322990599 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 2:30 am |
| Georgia |
U.S. Embassy Georgia Celebrates International Jazz Day
The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi organized screenings of the All-Star Global Concert from Osaka in 10 cities across Georgia. Contact: Lola Petrova | (995 32) 227-70-00 |
US Embassy 11 George Balanchine Street Tbilisi 0131 Georgia |
| Germany |
Anna Carewe & Oli Bott Duo: Time Travel
Classical meets Jazz Contact:
Oli Bott |
Les Caves Hedwigstraße 16 Berlin 12159 Germany +49 (0)30 85079273 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Germany |
The Ebony Big Band – Tribute to “The Greatest Unknowns Ever Known”
The Ebony Big Band performed works from some of the greatest jazz composers that have not been so well-recognized internationally, as well as some of the well-known greats we’ve all heard of, such as Horace Tapscott, Tina Brooks, Lester Robertson and Thelonious Monk. Contact:
Fuasi Abdul-Khaliq | 491723066606 |
Werkstatt Der Kulturen Wissmannstraße 32 Berlin, Berlin 12049 Germany +49 30 6097700 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Germany |
Sound on Screen presents: CHARLIE MARIANO – LAST VISITS
We presented a documentary about the last years of Charlie Mariano, an outstanding jazz saxophonist, composer and world musician. With Jasper van t´Hof, Philip Catherine, Wolfgang Dauner and more. Presented in cooperation with Initiative Jazz Braunschweig. Contact:
Beate Siegmann | 0049 170 622 60 58 |
Sound on Screen / Universum Filmtheater Braunschweig Neue Straße 8 Braunschweig, Lower Saxony 38100 Germany 0049 531 70 22 15 50 Event Time: 9:15 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Germany |
International Jazz Day in Bremen: Yul Anderson “The Ultimate Piano Experience”
Yul Anderson performed a blend of Classical and Authentic Jazz/Blues for an enchanting “Ultimate Piano Experience,” combining many different genres into his unique improvisational style. Anderson creates a personal musical universe built both on European classical ideas and his own Jazz/Blues heritage. Contact:
Helle Moller | +45-25485884 |
Die Glocke Domsheide 4/5 Bremen, NRW 28195 Germany +49 (0) 421 - 33 66 5 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Germany |
Hannover celebrates UNESCO International Jazz Day with a series of events!
Events on and around Jazz Day included: Concerts with Felix Petry’s Orchester, Fantastic Parking Lot & Roman Rofalski Trio; a panel featuring the mayor & other guests; a special public event on Jazz Day itself and a (more than) Jazz-matinee featuring ERZ, Schwarmintelligenz and Alex Rosengarth Trio. Contact:
Jonas Pirzer |
Tonhalle, Anzeiger Hochhaus, LUX, Hauptbahnhof (Central Station), Galeria Lunar Rodenstr. 18 Hannover, Lower Saxony 30451 Germany +49 (0) 179 - 140 46 31 Event Time: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
| Germany |
Mannheim. We understand Jazz.
10 different jazz bands played during the morning and at lunch time at different offices (Mannheimer Assurance, Mannheimer citizen services, Mannheim city hall, market place, university and Mannheim main station), followed by some smaller concerts in the evening. Contact:
Rainer Kern |
All around the city of Mannheim in different offices and venues Stadt Mannheim Rathaus E 5 Mannhiem, Baden-Württemberg 68159 Germany Event Time: 10:00 am - 06:00 pm |
| Germany |
Orchestra [email protected] in celebration of International Jazz Day
The [email protected] Orchestra presented a concert at a local theater. Sound / Groove / Improvisation [email protected] represents Stuttgart’s rich, diverse, colorful and creative jazz scene. Each concert features another composer/arranger and lineup. Contact:
Hans Fickelscher |
Theaterhaus Stuttgart Siemensstrasse 11 Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg 70469 Germany +49 (0) 711 - 40 20 7 20 Event Time: 08:15 pm - 10:45 pm |
| Ghana |
#LiveinAccra
The Alliance Française d’Accra organized the Live in Accra Jazz Festival, with 4 events celebrating International Jazz Day on April 30: Studio Recording Workshop with Colter Harper Launch of mural artwork by Kenturah Davis at Alliance Française d’Accra, 6.30pm Cadence, La Paillote Takpekpe by Ehalakasa at the Alliance Francaise, 7.30pm Great Women of Jazz, 9pm featuring a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone etc. by 4 amazing vocalists: Ofie Kodjoe, Brenda Joyce, Sandra Hudson & Michelle McKinney-Hammond feat. the amazing Sound Factree Contact:
Essé Dabla | +233 (0) 501 287811 |
Various Accra Ghana |
| Greece |
International Jazz Day – Live in pedestrian Serres, Greece
Commemorating UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, the youth of Serres hosted the band Quincunx of Thessaloniki for a special concert. Vocals: Haralambos Symeonidis. Keys: Vangelis Dimopoulos. Saxophone: Michael Zoumploulakis. Guitar: Vasilis Gounela. Contact: Λογοθετίδης Γιώργος | 6984491861 |
"Ρεσάλτο Pub" , "δΥΟ καφενείο τέχνης" Θέμιδος 16 - 14 Σέρρες 62 100 Greece Event Time: 09:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Greece |
Dimitri Vassilakis Quartet Live @ “Kazba” Porto Rafti
Porto Rafti club Kazba hosted a jazz party and jam session presenting young players from Markopoulo and East Attica area, including Dimitri Vassilakis, saxes/vocals, Manos Saridakis, keyboards, Antonis Priftis, guitar and Vaggelis Balliousis, drums. Contact:
Dimitri Vassilakis | 6944379563 |
KAZBA Lewforos Gregou 27 Pórto Ráfti, ATTIKI 19003 Greece +302299 076800 Event Time: 10:00 pm - 02:00 am |
| Greece |
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY 2014 / SYROS, GREECE
“b jazz” and the Periphery of S. Aegean organized a festival for the I.J.D. in the city of Ermoupolis, on Syros island. It lasted for four days (27/4-30/4), including live jazz concerts, tap dancing & swing dancing performances as well as a jazz portraits photography exibition. Contact: Thomas Alvertis | +306937446222 |
Appollon Theatre Melinas Merkouri Street Ermoupolis, Syros 84100 Greece 00306972303944 Event Time: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
| Greece |
electric solo
Local musician Mpampis Papadopoulos performed a solo concert at the “Bottle in the Sea” art cafe in Preveza City. Contact: stavros |
ΜΠΟΤΊΛΙΑ ΣΤΟ ΠΕΛΑΓΟ Θεοφάνους 8 Preveza 48100 Greece Event Time: 10:00 pm - 01:00 am |
| Greece |
Crime Swing Investigation and Radio Pepper 96.6 live session party
Live session party at Mpoufos: an evening full of music and dancing with DJ set by the producers of Radio Pepper 96.6, John & Kastanakis Yota Kotseta. Contact: Christine Artemis Pappa | +306943691722 |
Mpoufos Karori 4 Santa Irene, Athens 14123 Greece 210 3211117 Event Time: 09:30 pm - 01:30 am |
| Greece |
Jazz day school celebration
The 3d Primary School of Serres celebrated International Jazz Day for the second year in a row. This year the celebration took place inside the school premises. We presented a short animation film screening, followed by 3 jazz tunes played by our 6th graders and a jazz dance act. Contact: Theofanis Asvestas | +306943070387 |
3d primary school of Serres 54, Konstantinoupoleos str. Serres 62100 Greece +302321022143 Event Time: 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm |
| Greece |
International Jazz Day Thessaloniki, Greece
Thessaloniki’s International Jazz Day celebrations featured a special guest & honoured person of the day: the award winning pianist Dr. Milcho Leviev, one of today’s jazz geniuses, performing with the renowned singer Mrs. Vicky Almazidou. Best wishes for success to all global UNESCO events! みなさんにご成功を祈ります! Contact:
Alexandra Kaletsaris | +30 6972 018 490 |
Music Centre of Thessaloniki Navarhou Kountouriotou str, 17 Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia 54625 Greece +30 2310 538 491 // +30 2313 318 228, -203 Event Time: 06:30 am - 11:00 am |
| Guatemala |
Jazz Day
Concert organized and sponsored by the masters of “Solfa Academy of Music” in honor of International Jazz Day. Contact:
David Chamay | 0050241537816 |
Centro Comercial La Pradera, Chimaltenango 1era Calle 2-27 Zona 2 Chimaltenango 04000 Guatemala 0050278399784 Event Time: 04:30 pm - 07:00 pm |
| Guatemala |
International Jazz Day 2014: Guatemala
Concert at the Teatro Don Juan featuring the Carlos Soto Trio, La Tribu de Ben Levi Jazz Band, Quartal Fusion Project, Astton, El trío de German Giordano, and De la Ru. Organized by Jazz.Gt. Contact:
Jorge Sierra |
Teatro Don Juan 7 Av. 5-37 zona 1 Guatemala City Guatemala Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Guatemala |
Jam Session At IGA!
Everyone was invited to this gathering for musicians and jazz lovers to celebrate IJD in the best way: jammin’, listening and sharing! Activity aimed to continue the 5-day Casper College & Guests jazz program and to create a space for musicians and people to convey and enjoy jazz. Contact:
Gabriela Alonzo | (502)24225555 |
Instituto Guatemalteco Americano IGA Ruta 1 4-05 Zona 4 Guatemala City 01010 Guatemala (502)24225555 Event Time: 07:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Guinea |
International Jazz Day 2014: Guinea
The Centre Culturel Franco-Guineén incorporated the International Jazz Day celebration into its events for April and May, and posted information on its website and in its documentation centre. Contact:
Mme Boiro Marie Somparé |
Centre Culturel Franco-Guinéen Face au cinéma “Liberté” Conakry B.P. 492 Guinea |
| Guinea-Bissau |
International Jazz Day 2014: Guinea-Bissau
The Centre Culturel franco-bissau-guinéen organized an event informing visitors about the day and its history, message and values. Contact:
Mme Garba |
Centre Culturel Franco-Bissau-Guinéen Praça Che Guevara Bissau Cp 1001 Guinea-Bissau |
| Guyana |
International Jazz Day 2014: Guyana
The Princess Hotel Guyana International informed its guests about the day and its positive message. Contact:
Petal Elizabeth Ridley |
Princess Hotel Guyana International Lot Bx Block Z Providence, East Bank Demerara 00000 Guyana |
| Haiti |
Haiti Jazz Foundation celebrates International Jazz Day
A special night of jazz in Port-au-Prince, Haiti celebrating International Jazz Day at Royal Oasis, featuring Paquito D’Rivera, Berta Rojas and latin jazz saxophonist Felipe Lamoglia. Concert was followed by a jam session. Proceeds benefitted the Haiti Jazz Foundation. Contact:
Haiti Jazz Foundation | 50931010003 |
Hotel Royal Oasis 115, Ave Panamericaine Petion-Ville, Ouest 1036 Port-au-Prince Haiti 50929406274 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Honduras |
International Jazz Day at the Centro Cultural Sampedrano
The Centro Cultural Sampedrano encouraged its constituency to celebrate International Jazz Day, and posted a message on its official Facebook page. Contact:
Kelsey R. David |
Centro Cultural Sampedrano Barrio Guamilito 3 Calle 3-4 Avenida, N.O. San Pedro Sula Honduras |
| Hungary |
Slam Jazz Poetry
Trafik hosted a Slam Jazz Poetry session in honor of International Jazz Day. Contact:
György Tóth |
Trafik Perczel utca 22 Pécs, Baranya megye 7621 Hungary Event Time: 9:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Discussion: The manifold cultural map of Europe/Janka Vörös e-Series/Krisztián Oláh Trio/Jam Session
A Szabadművelődés Háza (The House of Free Education) hosted a discussion entitled “The manifold cultural map of Europe,” followed by an open jam session. Contact:
Réka Nagy |
A Szabadművelődés Háza (The House of Free Education) Fürdő sor 3 Székesfehérvár, Fejér megye 8000 Hungary Event Time: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Raphael Wressnig & The Soul Gift Band (AT)
The Mediawave Festival hosted a concert featuring Raphael Wressnig & The Soul Gift Band (AT). Contact:
Jenő Hartyándi |
Mediawave International Jazz Get-together Monori Erőd Komárom Hungary Event Time: 10:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Péter Sárik Trio – an evening of jazz requests
Budapest Jazz Club hosted “an evening of jazz requests” with the Péter Sárik Trio. Contact:
Kristóf Keleti |
Budapest Jazz Club Hollán Ernő utca 7 Budapest 1118 Hungary Event Time: 8:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Viktor Burkland Trio
Opus Jazz Club hosted a concert featuring the Viktor Burkland Trio. Contact:
Tamás Bognár |
Opus Jazz Club Mátyás utca 8 Budapest 1039 Hungary Event Time: 8:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Halper Hendrix Experiment
Led by guitarist László Halper, the group successfully reinterpreted a few of Hendrix’s classics while capturing his mystic and offering something fresh. Laszlo Halper guitar, Istvan Fekete trumpet, Zsolt Kosztyu bass, Laszlo Hajas drums. Contact: Gyorgy Hoffmann | +36309218063 |
iF Cafe Raday street 19 Budapest, IX district H1092 Hungary +3612990694 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Hungary |
Gábor Gábriel Farkas Jazz Trio feat. Imre Héder
Orfeum Club hosted a concert with the Gábor Gábriel Farkas Jazz Trio feat. Imre Héder. Contact:
Ildikó Sziklai |
Orfeum Club Erzsébet körút 43-49 Budapest 1073 Hungary Event Time: 9:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Gábor Juhász – István Gyárfás Duo
Concert at Nyitott Műhely featuring the Gábor Juhász – István Gyárfás Duo. Contact:
László Finta |
Nyitott Műhely (Open Workshop) Ráth György utca 4 Budapest 1123 Hungary Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Boyzless Voice Vocal Group
Benczúr Ház hosted a concert featuring the Boyzless Voice Vocal Group. Contact:
Zsuzsa Vadócz |
Benczúr Ház Benczúr utca 27 Budapest 1068 Hungary Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Károly Gáspár Trio
Jedermann Kávézó hosted a concert featuring the Károly Gáspár Trio. Contact:
Hans van Vliet |
Jedermann Kávézó Ráday utca 58 Budapest 1092 Hungary Event Time: 9:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Balázs Neumann Trio feat. Klára Hajdú (voc)
Almárium Gasztro Art Bisztró hosted a concert featuring the Balázs Neumann Trio feat. Klára Hajdú (voc). Contact:
Ádám Boor |
Almárium Gasztro Art Bisztró Horánszky utca 5 Budapest 1085 Hungary Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Orsolya Burján & Pálinkálom – Júlia Karosi Quartet – Márió Rafael Trio – Santa Diver – Smárton Trio
Művészetek Palotája (Palace of Arts) hosted a concert featuring multiple groups, including Orsolya Burján & Pálinkálom, the Júlia Karosi Quartet, the Márió Rafael Trio, Santa Diver and the Smárton Trio. Contact:
Barbara Bércesi |
Művészetek Palotája (Palace of Arts) Komor Marcell utca 1 Budapest 1095 Hungary Event Time: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Hungary |
Panni Kalmár-Szabolcs Oláh-Márton Almássy Trio
Moha Kávéház és Kulturtér hosted a concert featuring the Panni Kalmár-Szabolcs Oláh-Márton Almássy Trio. Contact:
Bálint Kaucsek |
Moha Kávéház és Kulturtér Bartók Béla út 11-13 Budapest 1114 Hungary Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Road Six Sax
Fonó Budai Zeneház hosted a concert featuring the group Road Six Sax. Contact:
Anna Hegedűs |
Fonó Budai Zeneház 1116 Sztregova utca 3 Budapest Hungary Event Time: 9:30 pm |
| Hungary |
Clayton Thomas-Krisztina Dányi Duo
Mika Tivadar Mulató hosted a concert featuring the Clayton Thomas-Krisztina Dányi Duo. Contact:
Ernő Zoltán Rubik |
Mika Tivadar Mulató Kazinczy utca 47 Budapest 1075 Hungary Event Time: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Hungary |
Pedal Steel
Bethlen Cafe hosted a concert featuring the group Pedal Steel. Contact:
Panni Cserepes |
Bethlen Cafe - Cökxpon programok Bethlen Gábor tér 3 Budapest 1071 Hungary Event Time: 9:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Balázs Neumann Trio featuring Klára Hajdú
Free concert at Almárium Gasztro Art Bisztro with the Balázs Neumann Trio featuring Klára Hajdú. Contact: Ádám Boor |
Almárium Gasztro Art Bisztro Horánszky utca 5 Budapest, Budapest 1085 Hungary Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Hungary |
International Jazz Day Hungary 2014
Backstage Pub – an acclaimed place for jazz musicians in the heart of Budapest – held an exclusive concert with some of the best names from Hungarian jazz music. Liszt Academy instructor Regály György and friends performed at this free event. Contact:
Tamás Mánfai |
Backstage Pub Városligeti fasor 44. Budapest 1068 Hungary Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Hungary |
Morze Trio – Artezis Trio – Kata & The Magic Kiwis
The Sikk Klub hosted a concert featuring the Morze Trio, the Artezis Trio and Kata & The Magic Kiwis. Contact: Gábor Lutz |
Sikk Klub Domb utca 1 Debrecen, Hajdu-Bihar 4029 Hungary Event Time: 8:00 pm - 12:30 am |
| Hungary |
Berki Trio
Kanizsai Kulturális Központ Móricz Zsigmond Művelődési Há hosted a concert featuring the Berki Trio. Contact:
Ibolya Godinek |
Kanizsai Kulturális Központ Móricz Zsigmond Művelődési Há Hajgató Sándor utca 1 Nagykanizsa, Zala 8800 Hungary Event Time: 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Iceland |
Jazz in Iceland
We produced a radio program featuring live music with some of Iceland’s finest jazz musicians. Interviews with those involved in celebrating jazz as promoters, those involved with presenting it to those interested in learning about it and those who participate as players and/or listeners. Contact:
Pétur Grétarsson | +3548613587 |
Iceland State Broadcasting - Radio 1 Efstaleiti 1 Reykjavik, Reykjavik 108 Iceland Event Time: 04:05 pm - 06:00 pm |
| Iceland |
Reykjavikjazz at Café Rósenberg
Concert featured new music by saxophonist Oskar Gudjonsson, guitarist Edvard Larusson, drummer Matthias MD Hemstock and basist Petur Sigurdsson. Contact:
Pétur Grétarsson |
Café Rósenberg Klapparstigur 21 Reykjavik, Reykjavik 108 Iceland Event Time: 08:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Iceland |
Jam Session at Hressó
We held a special edition of the weekly Sunday session at popular watering hole Hressó, under the direction of bassist Richard Anderson. House band also included drummer Einar Scheving and pianist Agnar Már Magnússon.
Contact: Pétur Grétarsson |
Hressingarskálinn Austurstræti 20 Reykjavik, Reykjavik 101 Iceland Event Time: 10:00 pm - 12:00 pm |
| India |
Jazz Goa celebrates International Jazz Day
A concert at a beautiful new amphitheatre featuring some of India’s most accomplished jazz musicians in concert with visiting international virtuosos. Contact: Jazz Goa |
Amphitheatre Houses of Goa Salvador do Mundo Porvorim Bardez, Goa Porvorim India Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| India |
International Jazz Day at Blue Frog curated by Jazz Pianist /Composer Louiz Banks
Our second International Jazz Day celebration, featuring some of the best jazz musicians in India. Curated by jazz pianist and composer Louiz Banks and hosted by the best nightclub in India – Blue Frog, Mumbai – through the good offices of Ms. Srila Chatterjee. Contact:
Louiz Banks | +91 9833172914 |
Blue Frog Mumbai India Mathurdas Mills Compound Lower Parel Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013 India 09821084633 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| India |
JAZZ UP
Hosted by Adil Manuel, the evening featured performances by Delhi’s leading jazz artists for a family-friendly evening of music, Bihari cuisine and light-hearted banter. Contact:
Adil Manuel |
The Potbelly Rooftop Cafe 116C , 4th floor, Shahpurjat Near Asian Games Village Behind UCO Bank New Delhi India 01141612048 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Indonesia |
Celebrating International Jazz Day 2014
A seminar was held to celebrate International Jazz Day 2014. It introduced the history of jazz and its development in Indonesia to the community and especially to the youth in attendance. Contact: Muhamad Abas | 087839197210 |
American Corner Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Jalan Lingkar Selatan, Tamantirto, Kasihan Bantul, Yogyakarta 55183 Indonesia 087839197210 Event Time: 12:30 pm - 03:00 pm |
| Indonesia |
The Music Journey of Jay & Gatra Wardaya
After three years of researching, composing, and performing Poetry Music in the jazz style, Jay & Gatra Wardaya celebrated International Jazz Day 2014 by sharing their experiences on Jazz Poetry Music in a special musical performance at Studio Teater Garasi. Contact: Jay Afrisando | +62 8180 264 7007 |
Studio Teater Garasi Jln. Bugisan Selatan No. 36 A Bantul, DIY 55181 Indonesia +62-274-415844 Event Time: 08:00 pm - 09:30 pm |
| Indonesia |
@america: Celebrating Jazz, Celebrating Life!
The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia hosted “Celebrating Jazz, Celebrating Life!” featuring pianist Nial Djuliarso and friends for a journey through American jazz. Contact: @america |
@america Jendral Sudirman Kav 52 53 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta 12190 Indonesia Event Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Indonesia |
Indonesia Nge-JAZZ
Hajarbleh Big Band put on a Jazz Parade at the Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, in the heart of Jakarta. Contact:
HajarBleh Big Band |
Grand Indonesia Shopping Town - Level 5, West Mall Jln. MH.Thamrin No.1 Jakarta, DKI Jakarta 10310 Indonesia +622123587000 Event Time: 06:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Indonesia |
Makassar International Jazz Day 2014
Concert at the Swiss-Belinn Hotel featuring artists Moexin, the Mangara Jazz Project, the Blues Experience and Mr Azman. Contact: Jerry Toisa | +62816973169 |
Swiss-Belinn Panakkukang Makassar Jalan Boulevard Raya No.5 Panukukang Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90222 Indonesia +62 411 430430 Event Time: 08:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Ireland |
Dublinjazz.ie celebrates Jazz Day 2014
Promotions website dublinjazz.ie distributed information on the day via social media channels and to various Irish venues. Contact: Dominic Reilly Pga |
dublinjazz.ie Ireland |
| Ireland |
The Tommy Halferty Trio Album Launch
Leading Irish jazz guitarist Tommy Halferty and his trio featuring Dave Redmond on bass & Kevin Brady on drums launched their latest recording entitled ‘Burkina’. The launch took place at the Bello Bar in Dublin, Ireland on International Jazz Day. Contact:
Kevin Brady | 00353868708829 |
Bello Bar 1 Portobello Harbour Portobello Dublin 8 Ireland +353 86 3584435 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Ireland |
Pawel Grudzien Live at The Fumbally
This concert with pianist Pawel Grudzien explored many avenues and styles of piano performance, playing his own original, improvised pieces as well as taking from the rich tradition of the twentieth century jazz and film music. Contact:
Pawel Grudzien | +353863752720 |
The Fumbally Fumbally Lane Dublin 8 Ireland 01 529 8732 Event Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Israel |
Shablul Jazz Club: International Jazz Day Concert Screening
The Shablul Jazz Club hosted a screening of the All-Star Global Concert from Osaka. Contact:
Ely |
Shablul Jazz Club Israel |
| Israel |
Italy Israel Festival at the Jazz Alley Club in Old Jaffa Israel
This represents the fourth collaboration between Israeli and Italian Jazz musicians in the last two years. Enjoy audio and photos from the concert on YouTube. Contact:
Shlomi Goldenberg | 972-50-8322361 |
Jazz Alley Club 8 Mazal Dagim st. Tel Aviv/Old Jaffa 68207 Israel 972-3-6812126 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Italy |
Cantautori d’Italia: Brazilian way
Successful artists enriched the squares of the city of Alba with their music in one of the most beautiful landscapes, the Langhe, provoking unforgettable emotions. Cantautori d’Italia produced a concert of brazilian music with Elisabetta Prodon for a meeting of world music and cultures. Contact:
Filippo Cosentino | +393347867028 |
Cantautori d'Italia Piazza Pertinace Alba, Cuneo, Piemonte 12051 Italy +393347867028 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Italy |
UNESCO International Jazz Day festival with notes of Mediterranean diet
The event program took place over April 26, 27 and 30. During the evenings, excellent live jazz and tastings of typical products helped to animate the streets of Trulli. Contact:
Maria Punzi | +39 080 4327233 |
City of Alberobello (UNESCO Site) Piazza del Popolo, 23 Alberobello, Bari - Puglia 70011 Italy +39 080 4327233 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Italy |
International Jazz Day 2014 @ Ancona Jazz
Festival organizers produced a masterclass and panel at a local high school: “JAZZ : Improvisation & Interplay” featuring Alessandro LANZONI, piano, Gabriele EVANGELISTA, contrabbasso, Enrico MORELLO, batteria and Marco POSTACCHINI, tenor sax. Contact: Giancarlo Di Napoli | +393356827974 |
Aula Magna Liceo MUSICALE Rinaldini Via Canale, 1 ANCONA, Italy/Ancona/Marche 60100 Italy Event Time: 11:00 am - 01:00 pm |
| Italy |
Andria in Jazz
Organized as an appendix to the centuries-old Fiera d’Aprile, the event featured four groups performing in the ancient streets and piazze of Andria: Via Vaglio: Margie and the bluliners (Mariangela Cagnetta voice, Sergio Langella piano, Francesco Cinquepalmi bass, Franco Giancaspro drums); Piazza La Corte: Tribute to Miles Davis (Pietro Lomuscio piano, Francesco Angiuli bass, Fabio Delle Foglie drums); Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II: Black beauty, the Duke Ellington music (Patrizia Lomuscio voice, Piero Vincenti hammond, Fabio Accardi drums); and Via De Anellis: Swing Made in Italy feat. “I Ragazzi perbere” (Giuseppe Balducci voice, Andrea campanella sax and clarinet, Nicola Lupo guitar, Francesco Volpe bass, Nicola Caporusso drums). Contact: Gianfranco Cannone |
Various Centro Storico Via Vaglio, Piazza La Corte, Piazza Duomo, Via De Anellis Andria 76123 Italy Event Time: 9:00 pm - 1:30 am |
| Italy |
Artisti Jazz Siciliani in Piazza per International Jazz Day
The Comune di Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto (Messina), together with the cultural/recreational association “MACONDO,” was pleased to welcome Sicilian jazz artists to the piazza for a jam session on the occasion of International Jazz Day 2014. Contact: Lorenzo di Salvo | +39 338 80 12 633 |
Parco Urbano Piazza Vecchia Stazione Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto 98051 Italy Event Time: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am |
| Italy |
Inside Jazz Quartet
Tino Tracanna: sax; Massimo Colombo: piano; Attilio Zanchi: acoustic bass; Tommy Bradascio: drums. Presentation on the CD “Portraits.” Dedicated to the music of Monk, Shorter, Swallow, Carla Bley and Yusef Lateef. Contact: Attilio Zanchi | +39 335 6773125 |
Ciuciulia Via Ostiglia, 3B Brescia 25010 Italy +39 030 2319383 Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Italy |
David Liebman – Ellery Eskelin Quartet
Nuovo Eden hosted a concert featuring the David Liebman – Ellery Eskelin Quartet. With a two saxophone front line, this group traverses into the free jazz world with a definite grounding in tradition. Contact: Francesca Raimondi |
Nuovo Eden via Nino Bixio 9 Brescia 25122 Italy Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Italy |
Lezione-concerto del Festival Jazz Lanciano al “Marino” di Casoli
The Festival Jazz Tradizionale di Lanciano presented a lesson-concert by the superb instrumentalist “A. Marino” from Casoli on the occasion of International Jazz Day. Students from the third class learned the history of jazz from the first recording of “Back Home in Indiana” in 1917 to the present day. Contact:
Leda D'Alonzo |
Casoli Via del Campo n.35 Casoli, Chieti 66043 Italy +39 0872 991357 |
| Italy |
2014 International Jazz Day
A jazz concert with Enrico Rava & the Giovanni Guidi Duo, featuring Rosalba Bentivoglio. Contact:
Cateno Piazza | +39 3280246936 |
Teatro Ambasciatori Via Eleonora D'Angiò Catania, Sicily 95125 Italy +39 3280246936 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am |
| Italy |
Stefano De Bonis Trio
STEFANO DE BONIS – Grandpiano and Fender Rhodes Three great musicians performed in the beautiful setting of the Grotto, in Coriano. Followed by a jam session. Contact: Sara | 3384788504 |
Cantinetta della Corte Via M.L.King Coriano, Rimini 47853 Italy 3474835584 Event Time: 08:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Italy |
Casalmaggiore Jazz Day 2014
In the 3rd edition of the CJD, the celebration moved to Casalmaggiore’s opera theatre thanks to the success of the past editions. As usual, the concert was joined by jazz (and not only) musicians from the area. This year the event was connected with collateral events and charity initiatives. Contact:
Andrea Acquaroni |
Teatro Comunale via Azzo Porzio Casalmaggiore Cremona 26041 Italy Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Italy |
Paolo Bonifacio & His Band + Late Night Jam Session
Agorà Club was proud to host this concert and jam session featuring Paolo Bonifacio, in support of our wonderful musician community. Contact:
Roberto Gelli |
Agorà Circolo Arci via monte Grappa 27 Cusano Milanino 20095 Italy Event Time: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am |
| Italy |
Bergamo for International Jazz Day
Over 70 jazz musicians coming from Bergamo and northern Italy presented different jazz projects, both original and classic (swing, bebop, funky, ethnic, modern jazz). The concert was promoted by CDpM Europe jazz school. Musicians included: Claudio Angeleri, Gabriele Comeglio, Gianluigi Trovesi, CDpM Europe big band, Sergio Orlandi and many others. Contact: Claudio Angeleri |
Cielo Live Via Provinciale 58 Dalmine 24100 Italy Event Time: 9:30 pm - 12:00 am |
| Italy |
FESTA DEL LIBRO EBRAICO & JAZZ CLUB FERRARA I BEN GOLDBERG TRIO
For the International Jazz Day 2014, Jazz Club Ferrara in collaboration with La Festa del Libro Ebraico (Jewish Book Festival) was glad to present to Ben Goldberg Trio, featuring Ben Goldberg, clarinet, Greg Cohen, double bass and Kenny Wollesen, drums. Contact:
Jazz Club Ferrara | + 39 339 7886261 |
St. Paul's Cloister Corso Porta Reno, 60 Ferrara 44121 Italy Event Time: 09:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Italy |
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY in Foggia
MOODY JAZZ CAFE were pleased to host INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY in Foggia. From morning to night we organized some events that joined various kinds of arts and subjects: literature, education, cinema, food, history, art and, obviously, music with the RINO ZURZOLO septet. Contact:
Nino Antonacci | 0881711432 |
MOODY JAZZ CAFE Via Nedo Nadi 5 Foggia, Foggia 71122 Italy +39.0881.71.14.32 Event Time: 10:03 am - 01:13 am |
| Italy |
Andrea Pozza & Mattia Cigalini
We were proud to present one of the most talented young Italian saxophone players together with a Genoese icon of italian jazz piano. They warmed the evening with original interpretations of old and new standards, together with songs of their composition. Contact: Mario De Simoni | +393334706296 |
Count Basie Jazz Club Vico Tana 20r Genova 16126 Italy +393452650347 Event Time: 10:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Italy |
Locomotive Jazz Festival for International Jazz Day 2014
This year, The Locomotive Jazz Festival joined the UNESCO initiative by dedicating a rich concert program to jazz music. Contact: | +393459219407 |
Locomotive Jazz Festival MUST , Via degli Ammirati, 11 Lecce, LE 73100 Italy +393459219407 Event Time: 10:30 am |
| Italy |
International Jazz Day – Matera
Onyx and Casa Cava, with the support of the Instituto Francese in Italia and the Italian National Commission for UNESCO, celebrated the third International Jazz Day in Matera. Event featured a performance by Radio Babel, a vocal ensemble founded in the music of the Mediterranean and the world. Contact:
Antonio Nicoletti |
Casa Cava via San Pietro Barisano 47 (accesso sotto il campanile della chiesa) Matera, Basilicata 75100 Italy 00393471202345 Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Italy |
“OFF in JAZZ” Messina for International Jazz Day 2014
“OFF in JAZZ” Messina celebrated with a special night of jazz at the Centro Multiculturale Officina, starting at 18:00. This free event consisted in a musical marathon with many participants, including Sicilian jazz musicians, jazz bands and students, concluding with a final jam until 2 am. Contact:
Mimmo Papa |
Centro Multiculturale Officina Messina via Croce Rossa 69 Messina 98100 Italy Event Time: 6:00 pm - 2:00 am |
| Italy |
Vocal Streams & More
This event consisted in a musical marathon with three distinctly original and innovative projects, each enriched with video projections and other multimedia content. With Tito Mangialajo Rantzer Solo, Valentino Tamponi Trio, Tiziana Ghiglioni and Vocal Streams. Contact:
Antonio Ribatti |
Auditorium Comunale via Grandi 10 Settimo Milanese Milano 20019 Italy Event Time: 9:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Italy |
A Concert Lecture on Jazz & Contemporary Pop
Dérive trio, a jazz trio based in Milan, organized a concert lecture about jazz and contemporary pop for the students and professors of the Art School of Brera. Contact: Luca Sguera |
Liceo Artistico Statale di Brera via Hajech, 27 Milan, MI 20129 Italy +39 0270102093 Event Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 am |
| Italy |
IJD 2014 Arci “Makeba”
Concert featuring the “Jazz Friends” with Pucci Nicosia (drum), Guglielmo Beneventano (piano), Fabrizio Scalzo (cb) and Antonio Caldarella (tr). The evening concluded with a free jam session. Contact:
Marco Santonocito |
Biblioteca Comunale C.Marchesi Via Giacomo Matteotti 63 Misterbianco, Catania, Sicily 94045 Italy Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Italy |
Maratona Jazz
A Jazz Marathon took place from 7 to midnight, featuring special guest Frescobaldi Jazz Ensemble: sstudents and teachers from Ferrara Conservatory’s Jazz Department directed by Maestro Teo Ciavarella. Also featuring the ECOE trio and Stefano Calzolari & Valerio Renzetti open duo. Contact: Mrs Valeria Fangareggi |
La Tenda, Modena Italy Viale Molza angolo Viale Monte Kosica Modena 41121 Italy Event Time: 07:00 pm - 12:00 pm |
| Italy |
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY on AIR (Radio CRC e PomiglianoJazz)
This IJD On-Air broadcast event was organized by the “JAZZ CAMPANIA” radio program, curated by Onofrio Piccolo and produced by Pomigliano Jazz and Radio CRC. A day dedicated to jazz live radio, with concerts, interviews, playlists and more. Contact:
Onofrio Piccolo | 00393396540264 |
RADIO CRC (Naples) Via Circumvallazione Esterna, 4 Mugnano, Napoli/Campania 80018 Italy 0039 0815711969 Event Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Italy |
International Jazz Day – Special Jam
Strict but anarchist, popular but educated, modern but with deep roots, jazz is a way of thinking about music that is now part of the blood of our world. On the occasion of this extraordinary celebration, ATOM Booking, Dartevaria and Joker Naples organized a special jam. Contact: Caterina Piscitelli |
JOKER Via Francesco De Mura 35 Napoli, Campania 80128 Italy Event Time: 09:00 pm - 02:00 am |
| Italy |
International Jazz Day – Jazz Inclusion
The University of Padua organized a conference/concert themed around “Jazz Inclusion. The conference (9.00-19.00) explored the inclusive dimension of jazz; a jazz concert (20.30-21.00) concluded the event. Contact: Marina Santi |
Multisala MPX via Bonporti, 22 Padova 35100 Italy Event Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Italy |
Forme d’arte Ensemble Live @ Auditorium Rai Palermo
Concert featuring the orchestra “Forme d’arte Ensemble,” comprised of musicians that used to meet at the Saturday afternoon jam session at the Atelier Forme d’arte in Via Goethe in Palermo. Contact: Fabrizio Pezzino | +393475981073 |
Auditorium Rai Palermo Viale Strasburgo, 19 Palermo 90146 Italy +390916908328 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Italy |
RADIO IN 102 EFFETTO JAZZ A PALERMO
Jazz Radio Show with 10 speakers and involvement and participation of local and international jazz artists. Included interviews, reviews and live music. Contact:
Marco Girgenti Meli | + 39 328 59 11 757 |
Radio In 102 Palermo Via Carlo Goldoni, 9 Palermo 90145 Italy +39 091 68 29 414 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Italy |
TORINO JAZZ FESTIVAL: GIORNATA UNESCO PER IL JAZZ
This event received the patronage of the Italian National Commission for UNESCO. The festival featured concerts by the Louis Moholo-Special Unit, the Blue Notes and Caetano Veloso. Contact:
Torino Jazz Festival | 800 329 329 |
Piazza Castello - main stage Torino Piemonte 10100 Italy Event Time: 11:00 am |
| Italy |
Pisa International Jazz Day
The Pisan journalist and jazz historian Francesco Martinelli presented the publication of the Italian translation of The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia, curated by himself, introducing the different periods and styles of jazz with the help of the live music provided by JazzWide 4tet feat. Nico Gori. Contact:
Francesco Mariotti | +39 347 9574512 |
SMS Biblio - Biblioteca Comunale di Pisa Via San Michele degli Scalzi Pisa 56100 Italy 050 866 9200 Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Italy |
International Jazz Day @ Suerte Caffè Letterario
We celebrated jazz at Il Suerte di Poggiomarino for the third consecutive year with an homage to Miles Davis. We celebrated with an ambitious program for such a small jazz club – two bands with 20 and 40 players, respectively, ages 6 to 16 years; and a concert by the 14-piece Oliva & Capperi Big Band. Contact:
Andrea Maurelli | 3204886686 |
Suerte Caffè Letterario Piazza G. Marconi, 1 Poggiomarino, Napoli 80040 Italy 3204886686 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 1:00 am |
| Italy |
Giornata Internazionale del Jazz
Series of events celebrating International Jazz Day throughout the day:
Contact: Maurizio Calcaterra | 00390966931649 |
Viale Italia Viale Italia Via Onorevole Pietro Nenni 56 Polistena 89024 Italy 00390966631649 Event Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 am |
| Italy |
BUG presenta Bari Jazz Day con Bones Trio & Black Vibrations
The Bones Trio (Vito Di Modugno, Davide Penta, Antonio Di Lorenzo) performed street jazz, hammond vibes, and boogaloo with other guest musicians (TBA) that joined in for a hot jam session. The Black Vibrations DJ spun jazzy flavoured vinyls, from the classic tunes to the new beats. Contact:
Black Vibrations |
Auditorium Ipercoop Japigia Via Natale Loiacono 20 Bari Puglia 70126 Italy |
| Italy |
RANDAZZO Celebrates International Jazz Day ’14
In the medieval town of Randazzo a special event took place: A magic combination of music, art and taste. After a vernissage of the Sicilian artist Anna Grasso and a taste of local wines by Casa Vinicola Valenti, people enjoyed jazz music from the Triton Jazz Trio. Jam session followed the concert. Contact:
Gaetano Spartà |
Randazzo - Chiesa S. Maria dell'Agonia Via Agonia Randazzo 95036 Italy Event Time: 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm |
| Italy |
International Jazz Day Roma @ Jazzit Club
The Jazzit Club Rome celebrated Italian jazz by inviting as many musicians and industry players as possible onstage for a short performance. Afterwards, organizers took a collective photograph of the celebration, in memory of the famous photo “A Great Day In Harlem.” More information: http://www.jazzit.it or http://www.groovemasteredition.it/ Contact:
Roberto Ramberti (Groove Master Edition)/ Luciano Vanni (Jazzit Magazine) | +393387249974/ +390744817579 |
Jazzit Club Rome @ Auditorium Antonianum Viale Manzoni, 1 Roma 00185 Italy +390645582593 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Italy |
Duke Ellington Orchestra
Forty years after the disappearance of the “Duke” Edward Kennedy Ellington, the jazz band he founded and directed and which still represents him all over the world performed on April 30th in Rome, at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, on the occasion of the International Jazz Day. Contact:
Elisabetta Castiglioni | +39 06 3225044 |
Auditorium Parco della Musica Viale Pietro De Coubertin, 30 Roma 00196 Italy +39 06 80241281 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Italy |
Swing All Night Long!
REAL swing music for REAL swing dancers! SWING VALLEY BAND: DJ: Contact:
Giorgio Cuscito |
CASA DELLA PACE Via di Monte Testaccio 22 Roma 00100 Italy Event Time: 11:00 pm - 03:00 am |
| Italy |
Sunset Jazz at Hotel Eden Rome with Red Pellini, Walter Ricci, Daniele Cordisco
Hotel Eden hosted two concert sets on the Roof Garden “La Terrazza” with panoramic view of Rome: Contact:
Luca R. Jacovella | +39 06 30683466 |
Hotel Eden Rome via Ludovisi 49 Roma 00100 Italy +39 06478121 Event Time: 06:30 pm - 12:00 am |
| Italy |
CASA DEL JAZZ – STEFANO BATTAGLIA “ALEC WILDER – SONGS WERE MADE TO SING”
Concert at the Casa del Jazz featuring Stefano Battaglia’s “Alec Wilder – Songs Were Made to Sing.” With Avishai Cohen (trumpet), Stefano Battaglia (piano), Joe Rehmer (bass) and Fabrizio Sferra (drums). Contact:
Casa del Jazz | 0039 06 704731 |
Casa del Jazz Viale di Porta Ardeatina 55 Rome 00154 Italy 0039 06 704731 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Italy |
In a Bolero Mood… – Eleonora Bianchini & Luca R. Jacovella
Concert of Latin American-inspired boleros arranged as jazz, featuring Eleonora Bianchini – voice & guitar; Luca Ruggero Jacovella – piano; Marco Siniscalco – bass; Davide Pentassuglia – drums. Contact:
Luca Ruggero Jacovella |
Cotton Club Roma via Bellinzona 2 Rome 00100 Italy +39 349 070 9468 Event Time: 10:15 pm - 12:30 am |
| Italy |
A session with New Talents Jazz Orchestra
Percentomusica music center presented a session with New Talents Jazz Orchestra, directed by Mario Corvini. Contact:
Stefano Micarelli |
Percentomusica via dei Cessati Spiriti 89 Rome 00173 Italy Event Time: 12:00 pm |
| Italy |
WALKIN’ JAZZ QUARTET
Concert by the Walkin’ Jazz Quartet (ITA) || Walter Civettini: trumpet/flugehorn | Stefano Raffaelli: piano/livelectronics | Enrico Tommasini: drums | Flavio Zanon: doublebass. Contact: WALTER BONAVENTURA | +39 349 7296496 |
Loco's Bar Via Valbusa Grande 7 Rovereto, TN 38068 Italy Event Time: 09:30 pm - 11:55 pm |
| Italy |
Omaggio a Duke Ellington
Six jazz musicians presented their recorded tribute to one of the key figures of music in the 20th century – the extraordinary pianist and composer whose work defined an era, and whose legacy has inspired all those musicians who have pursued jazz as an art. Contact:
Rovigo Jazz Club | +39 0425 27853 |
Ridotto del Teatro Sociale Piazza Garibaldi, 14 Rovigo, RO 45100 Italy +39 0425 27853 Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Italy |
Jam in Chaos
This jam was based on the idea the music is first a flow of emotions that every musician has inside. Chaos doesn’t mean disorder, but is a condition before the setting of the order and the distinctions of genres. Different styles and cultures have to harmonize their chaos in totally improvisation. Contact:
Alice Rinaldi | 3357630396 |
Radio Booonzo Via cimarosa Battipaglia Salerno, Campania 84091 Italy 0828 307430 Event Time: 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm |
| Italy |
Open Jazz Day
To celebrate International Jazz Day, we talked about jazz all day; at the end we played jazz together to be happy for the rest of the year! Contact:
Antonia De Angelis | +393355639077 |
Associazione Over Jazz School Via Pomezia, 6 San Benedetto del Tronto 63074 Italy +393355639077 Event Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Italy |
Exhibition of paintings dedicated to the stars of jazz
The Galleria Jazz presented an exhibition of paintings as a tribute to this genre of music and the great performers of the past. Contact: Donata Romagnoli |
Galleria jazz Piazza Caduti n.3 San Marcello 60030 Italy Event Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Italy |
Giornata Internazionale del Jazz
The Associazione Jecos held a workshop and concert featuring local and youth jazz groups. Workshop Concert Contact: Associazione Jecos |
Istituto Musicale Viale Regina Margherita 19 Siracusa SR 96100 Italy +39 931 61033 Event Time: 04:00 pm - 09:00 pm |
| Italy |
International Jazz Day – Treviso
Basilico Tredici, plus some private sponsors, organized in cooperation with Comune di Treviso and Teatri S.p.A. a unique event featuring an amazing duo: Kenny Barron & Dave Holland. Contact:
Francesco Schiavinato | +39 0422 549789 |
Teatro Mario del Monaco - Treviso Corso del Popolo 31 Treviso 31100 Italy +39 0422 540480 Event Time: 8:45 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Italy |
Radiotrio presents Radiotrio
The public enjoyed the project “Radiotrio presents Radiotrio” with Paolo Birro, Federico Malaman and Mauro Beggio at the Auditorium di Thiene. The group officially presented their recent CD, produced on their label Almar dell’Istituto di Thiene. Contact:
Istituto Musicale Veneto Città di Thiene | +390445364102 |
Auditorium Fonato Via Carlo del Prete 37 Thiene Vicenza, Veneto 36016 Italy Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Jamaica |
Jazzin with the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts
The College organized an educational seminar and a free concert: 12:30 – 1:30 pm Seminar “What is Jazz Anyway” 7:00 pm -9:00 pm Faculty and students performed FREE at the famous Devon House Jamaica Contact:
Coleen Douglas | 876-468-5409 |
Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts 1 Arthur Wint Drive Kingston Jamaica 876-9204633 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Jamaica |
The Global Jazz Party!
The Global Jazz Party! featured jazz tracks spun by a DJ. Presented by GW Jazz. A lively yet chilled atmosphere through delivery of fresh and unique world/jazz sounds. Contact:
Gordon Wedderburn | 876-799-9303 |
The Zinc Shack 55 Gloucester Avenue The Hip Strip Montego Bay, St. James Jamaica Event Time: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Japan |
Kanazawa night museum × International Jazz Day
On April 30, 2014, “Kanazawa Jazz Renmei” (Kanazawa Jazz Community) organized a Jazz Live in 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, in order to celebrate International Jazz Day. The event included performances by the Kanazawa University MJS, the Hangarian Gypsy Trio and others. Watch the video here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/jazzday-kanazawa Contact:
Yoshiyuki Kawamori |
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa 1-2-1, Hirosaka Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0999 Japan Event Time: 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm |
| Japan |
Miyazaki International Jazz Day
A lively jazz night starring the one and only Yosuke Yamashita on piano, with his band featuring Erena Terakubo on saxophone. The award-winning Miyazaki municipal primary school brass band joined the pros on stage to perform a red-hot version of I Got Rhythm – showing kids know how to groove! Contact:
Akira HIDAKA |
Miyazaki Municipal Culture Hall 3-25-3 Hanayamate-higashi Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture 880-0930 Japan 0985-52-7722 Event Time: 06:30 pm - 09:00 pm |
| Japan |
Jazz Jam in Osaka Castle Park
In order to exchange experiences, Mongolian musicians and singers sang jazz songs and played jazz music. Featuring amateur and professional jazz musicians. Contact: Nyandag Ganbat |
Osaka Castle Park 〒540-0002 Osakajo Chuo-ku Osaka 27100 Japan Event Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Japan |
Jazz Day at Sub club Osaka
In conjunction with this diverse musical event, Jazz Club Sub, one of the oldest jazz establishments in Osaka, proudly presented jam sessions to welcome both young up-and-coming and experienced musicians from 7PM to 11PM, Monday, April 28 through Wednesday, April 30. Contact:
Ro Hasegawa | 81667623226 |
Sub Ueshio 2-4-6 Ueroku Center Bld #B1F Chuo-ku Osaka 5420064 Japan 0667623226 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Jordan |
Jazz for Syria
“If reconciliation starts anywhere, let it be music” is the main motto of the project Jazz for Syria. Initiated by Syrian Music Lives, Jordan, Lebanon and the Netherlands united to join the celebration of International Jazz Day. Three simultaneous concerts in different cities connected via Internet broadcast and Skype. The concert in Amman showcased the creative results of a one-week music workshop with Syrian refugee children from the Zaatari camp, initiated and held by SYRIOUS Mission. This was also the official opening of the Amman Jazz Festival featuring Jazz musicians from Jordan and the Palestinian Territories. Contact:
Hannibal Saad |
Zara Expo Theatre Amman Jordan Event Time: 20:00 |
| Jordan |
Amman Jazz Festival Celebrates “Jazz for Syria”
Amman celebrated “Jazz for Syria” on International Jazz Day in collaboration with Syrious Mission (Holland) and Syrian Music Lives. Featuring a tribute to Paco De Lucia by Jordanian “Andalucía” as the opening concert of the 2014 Amman Jazz Festival. Contact:
Lama Hazboun | +962795351812 |
Zara Expo - Grand Hyatt Jabal Amman 3rd Circle Amman, Amman 962 Jordan +962 6 465 1234 Event Time: 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm |
| Kazakhstan |
JAZZYSTAN. UNESCO International Jazz Day
Concert featuring Vanessa Freeman Sextet & Nathan Haines (London, UK) and A Bu Trio (Beijing, China) Contact: Rustam Ospanoff | +77011110413 |
LUXOR (Outdoor event) Dostyk 341 Almaty, Almaty 050000 Kazakhstan 8 (727) 2677555 Event Time: 07:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Kenya |
All That Jazz
Concert at The National Museum, Nairobi. Our “All That Jazz” concert series started off in February 2011, with an inaugural concert at the National Museum in Nairobi. The concert’s aim is to promote and extend the jazz culture in Kenya by providing a platform for musicians to share their craft. There have been 11 concerts since. Contact:
Sarah Gakere | +254205259817 |
Louis Leakey Auditorium The National Museum, Nairobi Museum Hill Road Nairobi 00100 Kenya +254202339158 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Kenya |
Jazz Day Celebrations at Tree House
Our 2nd annual Jazz Day celebration at Tree House brought together more than 8 bands on one stage, as well as Kenyan jazz enthusiasts, members of the international community and corporate partners in celebrating jazz with the rest of the world. This year’s theme was “For The Love Of Jazz.” Contact:
David Njuki | +254720979948 |
Tree House International Casino Complex, Museum Hill, Westlands P.O Box 8901 Westlands Road Nairobi Kenya Event Time: 7:00 pm |
| Kosovo |
International Jazz Day 2014: Kosovo
The Hamam Jazz Bar dedicated its evening program to the day. Contact: Isni |
Hamam Jazz Bar Pristina Kosovo |
| Kuwait |
International Jazz Day 2014 at the US Embassy Kuwait
The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait posted about the day and its message of peace on its Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram channels. Contact:
Nour Soliman |
US Embassy Safat Kuwait City 13001 Kuwait |
| Kyrgyzstan |
International Jazz Day 2014 at the US Embassy Bishkek
The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek displayed posters and distributed information about the day and the values of jazz via its Facebook page. Contact: Kristin Roberts |
US Embassy 171 Prospect Mira Bishkek 720016 Kyrgyzstan |
| Laos |
International Jazz Day 2014: Laos
The National School of Music & Arts introduced students to the history and purpose of the day. |
National School of Music & Arts Vientiane Laos |
| Latvia |
International Jazz Day Latvia
In 2014 Wise Music Society brought International Jazz Day to Latvia, uniting most of the active jazz musicians, venues, schools and listeners in order to celebrate freedom, creativity and – above all – jazz. Further information on the many celebrations is available on our Facebook and Web pages. Watch a YouTube clip of a special concert broadcast in honor of the day on RigaTV 24. Contact:
Aleksandra Line | 0037126770707 |
Various Venues Various Cities Latvia Event Time: 4:00 pm - 4:00 am |
| Latvia |
International Jazz Day 2014 at the US Embassy Riga
The U.S. Embassy in Riga promoted the day and its message of peace and cooperation, and posted on its official Facebook page and website. Official Website: http://riga.usembassy.gov |
US Embassy Riga Riga Latvia |
| Lebanon |
Ahliah School International Jazz Day Concert
Ahliah School in downtown Beirut, member of the UNESCO School network, held a jazz concert in participation with Marc Ernest Trio and Ahliah School Members. Contact: Ahliah School |
Ahliah Campus Wadi Abou Jmil Down Town Beirut 97355 Lebanon 961 1 372579 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Lebanon |
Beirut Speaks Jazz
16 rock, pop, rap, blues and tarab artists assembled on one stage to perform arrangements of songs using the foundations of jazz harmonies and rhythms. Contact:
Tarek Yamani |
Metro Al Madina Hamra Beirut 2025 Lebanon +961 1 753 021 Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Lebanon |
Jazz for Syria
“If reconciliation starts anywhere, let it be music” is the main motto of the project Jazz for Syria. Initiated by Syrian Music Lives, Jordan, Lebanon and the Netherlands united to join the celebration of International Jazz Day. Three simultaneous concerts in different cities connected via Internet broadcast and Skype. The Beirut stage became the place to express a musical message of peace for Syria, featuring more than 9 bands from Syria and Lebanon. The refugee children from Shatila camp presented their collaborative work created during the workshops held by the Hani Sawah team. Contact:
Hannibal Saad |
Babel Theatre Cairo St. Beirut Lebanon +961 1 744 033 |
| Lebanon |
Beirut International Jazz Day
For the second consecutive year, Beirut joined other cities globally to celebrate the art of Jazz. Live concerts in Uruguay Street started at 7 PM. Contact: Randa Armanazi | 00961980650 |
Uruguay Street - Samir Kassir Garden Uruguay Street Beirut Central District Beirut, Beirut 0000 Lebanon Event Time: 07:00 pm - 01:00 am |
| Lebanon |
#jazzday4publictransportation
Street art performance that took place in the streets of Beirut City. The public experienced nine artistic street performances and three street public transportation exhibitions divided on 4 locations. Organizers moved from location to location by bicycle. Contact: ODDD | 00961 3 604034 |
Hamra str. / Bliss str. / Corniche el manara Hamra street Bliss street Beirut, Beirut 1103 Lebanon Event Time: 08:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Lesotho |
Lesotho Tourism Festival Celebrates International Jazz Day
Organizers from the Lesotho Tourism Festival coordinated a special 3-hour broadcast on Ultimate FM, and organized a jam session at Baduza Family Park in Maseru featuring local musicians. |
Baduza Family Park 123 First Street Maseru Lesotho |
| Liberia |
Ambassador Davis Daniels and the International Music House
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia was proud to sponsor a midday concert on Friday, April 25, 2014 featuring Ambassador Davis Daniels and the International Music House. The audience included Liberians from all sectors of society, including officials, artists, journalists and youth. Contact: Sally Hodgson, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy, Monrovia | (231) 777-207-298 |
U.S. Embassy, Monrovia, Liberia 502 Benson Street Monrovia 1000 Liberia (231) 776777001 Event Time: 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm |
| Liberia |
Jazz Performance at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence on April 30
U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac hosted a jazz performance in Monrovia, Liberia on April 30 by Ambassador Davis Daniels and the International Music House to commemorate International Jazz Day. Guests included Liberian officials, journalists and representatives of non-governmental organizations. Contact:
Sally Hodgson, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy, Monrovia, Liberia | (231) 776777031 |
U.S. Ambassador's residence in Monrovia, Liberia 111 U.N. Drive Monrovia 1000 Liberia (231) 776777438 Event Time: 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm |
| Libya |
International Jazz Day 2014: Libya
The Institut Français de Lybie organized cultural programming in honor of International Jazz Day and shared information on the day with visitors. Official Website: http://www.iflibye.com |
Institut Français de Libye Tripoli Libya |
| Liechtenstein |
Luca Ciarla Quartet
Tangente Jazz+ hosted a concert featuring the Luca Ciarla Quartet. Contact: Karl Gassner | +423 373 2817 |
Tangente Jazz+ Haldengasse 47 Eschen, FL FL-9492 Liechtenstein +423 373 28 17 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Lithuania |
UNESCO International Jazz Day
Kėdainiai Music School together with the Music Academy of Kaunas Vytautas Magnus University celebrated International Jazz day for the second time, presenting a concert and seminar. Contact: Vitalis Vidikas | +37069921031 |
Kėdainiai Music School Didžioji g. 43 Kėdainiai 57257 Lithuania Event Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Lithuania |
Jazz Heralds in Klaipeda
In celebration of International Jazz Day and the 20th Anniversary of the Klaipeda Castle Jazz Festival, Saxophonist Laimonas Ubrikas and his musician buddies held a public performance in Klaipeda’s M.Mazvydo Alley at noon on April 30. Contact:
Inga Grubliauskiene |
Cafe M. Mazvydo aleja 5 H. Manto gatve 10 Klaipeda, Klaipeda 92131 Lithuania Event Time: 12:00 am - 01:00 pm |
| Lithuania |
Jazz Day concert at Rokiskis Rudolfo Lymano Music School
Concert of the Rokiskis Rudolfo Lymano music school students dedicated to the International Jazz Day. Contact: Albertas Mikulėnas | +370 458 52234 |
Rokiskis Rudolfo Lymano Music School Kauno g. 4 Rokiškis 42115 Lithuania +370 458 52234 Event Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Lithuania |
LMTA Jazz Department Concert
Students and professors from the Jazz Department of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, under the guidance of Professor Arturas Anusauskas, performed at the Juozas Karosas Hall of the LMTA. Contact: Prof. Artūras Anusauskas |
Juozas Karosas Hall at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre Gedimino pr. 42 Vilnius 01110 Lithuania +370 5 2612691 Event Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
| Lithuania |
JazzDay Concert and Jazz Session
Eight colorful jazz performances by the students of Vilnius College Art department, other Vilnius music schools and well-known jazz masters. The concert finished with a mass jam session. Live stream: http://tv.audiomastering.lt Contact:
Solveiga Rusyte | +370 699 98877 |
SoulBox music club Vilniaus g. 33 Vilnius 01513 Lithuania Event Time: 08:00 pm - 12:00 pm |
| Lithuania |
Jazz Day Tribute at Tamsta
The Tamsta Jazz Club played Herbie Hancock compositions over the PA and promoted the day and its message on its website. Official Website: http://www.tamstaclub.lt |
Tamsta Vilnius Lithuania |
| Luxembourg |
Jazz in Luxembourg Celebrates International Jazz Day
Jazz in Luxembourg celebrated the day with a special feature in its monthly Jazz Agenda and a concert by the young talent Pit Dahm. Contact:
Jazz in Luxembourg |
Apero Jazz Luxembourg |
| Macedonia |
International Jazz Day 2014 Bitola, Macedonia
The UNESCO youth cultural center in Bitola, in collaboration with Porta Jazz, organized a live concert by the Popovski, Josifovski, Sekulovski Trio featuring Kiril Kuzmanov on saxophone. Contact:
Zlatko Talevski | +389 47 233 020 |
Porta Jazz Sv. Kiril I Metodij Number 12 Bitola, Macedonia 7000 Macedonia Porta Jazz Event Time: 09:30 pm - 01:00 am |
| Macedonia |
International Jazz Day 30 April
Open air, free of charge for the audience concert in honor of International Jazz Day. Contact:
Vladimir Mandicevski Mande | + 389 75 328 989 |
Skopje City Mall Skopje City Mall Ljubljanska 4 Skopje 1000 Macedonia +389 2 32 53 990 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Macedonia |
Skopje Jazz Festival celebrates the International Jazz Day
The event at MKC Club & Restaurant in Skopje started with a screening of the documentary film “Thelonious Monk: Straight, no Chaser.” It continued with a concert by Macedonia’s most renowned and accomplished jazz musicians and bands: Toni Kitanovski Trio, Letecki Pekinezeri, Marija Jazz Duo, Jazzobell Quintet Deux, and the bands of students and professors from the Jazz Academy in Stip (Percussion Ensemble & Goce Micanov Quartet). The evening concluded with a jam session. Contact:
Oliver Belopeta | +389 75 220 740 |
MKC Club and Restaurant Kej Dimitar Vlahov 15 Skopje 1000 Macedonia Event Time: 8:00 pm - 2:00 am |
| Madagascar |
International Jazz Day 2014: Madagascar
Organizers at the Goethe Institute and Jazz Club CGM coordinated a free program including a film screening and a series of live performances by multiple bands. |
Goethe Institute / Jazz Club CGM Antananarivo Madagascar |
| Malawi |
International Jazz Day 2014 at Harry’s Bar
Harry’s Bar in Lilongwe familiarized patrons with the day and the connection between jazz and peace/intercultural dialogue and organized a special event in celebration. Contact: Harry Gibbs |
Harry's Bar Lilongwe Malawi |
| Malaysia |
A Celebration Of Jazz 2014
The Penang Philharmonic celebrated UNESCO International Jazz Day with “A Celebration Of Jazz 2014” on 30th Apr 2014. The celebration featured performances from the Penang Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra and special invited artists. Contact:
Mr. Ramesh Sharma | +6016-444 8383 |
The Penang Philharmonic @ The Star 2nd Floor, The Star Building 15 Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling George Town, Penang 10200 Malaysia +604-2622462 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Malaysia |
World Heritage City Charity Jazz Concert
In conjunction with International Jazz Day, Malaysian Jazz band WVC TRiO +1 performed a concert in Melaka, the UNESCO Heritage City. WVC TRiO +1 performed their original compositions and standards, together with singer Janet Lee. The concert was hosted in a beautiful traditional house. Contact:
Tay Cher Siang | +60173643202 |
Idea Workshop Melaka No 85 Jalan Tengkera Melaka 75200 Malaysia +606-292 1456 Event Time: 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Malaysia |
Miri Jazz & Blues Jamm Night
Pitstop Bar hosted a Jamm Night with all local jazz lovers and music enthusiasts invited. Contact: Prostasindra |
Pitstop Bar, Permai Jaya, Miri, Sarawak Jalan Desa Pujut Bandar Baru Permyjaya Sarawak Miri, Sarawak Miri 98000 Malaysia Event Time: 09:30 pm - 12:00 am |
| Maldives |
International Jazz Day at Jazz Café, Maldives
Jam session at the Jazz Café, Maldives. Contact: Yaseen Hameed | +960 332-5299 |
Jazz Café Haveeree Hingun Malé 20282 Maldives Event Time: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am |
| Mali |
Jazzy Koum ben festival (JKFB)
The jazzy Koum ben festival joined UNESCO in celebrating International Jazz Day, organizing a jam session with several Malian and international artists. This edition was dedicated to peace and reconciliation among communities. Contact: Zoe Dembélé | 00223 76 07 98 70 |
Institut Français de Bamako Boulevard de l'indépendance Bamako, Bamako 0000 Mali 00223 76 07 98 70 Event Time: 06:00 pm - 01:00 am |
| Malta |
International Jazz Day 2014: Malta
The Django Jazz Bar dedicated the day’s programming to International Jazz Day. Contact: Isabelle Gatt |
Django Jazz Bar Valletta Malta |
| Marshall Islands |
International Jazz Day Workshop
This workshop introduced the participants to the basic streams of jazz from classic to bebop, cool, modal and free, leading into contemporary jazz expression, while also introducing many of the jazz greats and their contributions to the idiom. Event included the performance of several jazz standards. Contact: Norman Barth |
Majuro Cooperative School Majuro Atoll, MH 96960 Marshall Islands Event Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Mauritania |
International Jazz Day 2014: Mauritania
The Conservatoire International pour la musique et les arts nationaux organized a photo exhibition, roundtable discussion, concert and film screenings for students. |
Conservatoire International pour la musique et les arts nationaux Nouakchott Mauritania |
| Mauritius |
International Jazz Day 2014: Mauritius
The Institut Français de Maurice held a concert with French saxophonist Géraldine Laurent. |
Institut Français de Maurice Reduit Rd Beau Bassin-Rose Hill Mauritius |
| Mexico |
Héctor Infanzón
Concert with Héctor Infanzón along with his Latin Jazz quartet at the classic jazz club El Convite in celebration of International Jazz Day. Héctor Infanzón is one of the great jazz pianists in México. Contact:
Edgardo Aguilar | 56012260 |
El Convite Ajusco 79 bis, Portales Sur México City, DF 03300 Mexico 56012260 Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Mexico |
Concierto por el Día Internacional del Jazz
The City of Chihuahua, through its Institute of Culture, and along with the Benjamin Franklin Corner at Mediateca Municipal, invited the general public to its concert in Honor of International Jazz Day. Students from a local Jazz Workshop and a local Jazz Quartet joined in with performances to celebrate the day. Contact: Esquina Benjamín Franklin |
Mediateca Municipal Teófilo Borunda 1617 El Palomar Chihuahua 31000 Mexico Event Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Mexico |
8 HRS DE JAZZ EN SAN PEDRO CHOLULA
The Jazzatlan Club de Jazz and the Town Hall of San Pedro Cholula produced their first-ever public celebration of International Jazz Day, with 8 hours of continuous jazz and over 12 groups performing – all free and open to the public. Contact:
Rodrigo Moctezuma | 52 2224 840405 |
JAZZATLAN CLUB DE JAZZ 2 sur 102 San Pedro Cholula, Puebla 72760 Mexico 52 222 1 78 24 70 Event Time: 07:00 pm - 03:00 am |
| Mexico |
Día Internacional del Jazz en Ensenada
La Covacha Foro in Ensenada hosted a catered concert in honor of International Jazz Day. Contact:
Julia Chavez | 00 + 52 6461088926 |
La Covacha Foro/Galería Calle 3ra no. 5 interior A, Pasaje Romero entre Ruiz y Obregon, Zona Centro Ensenada, Baja California 22800 Mexico 00 + 52 6461535614 Event Time: 07:00 pm - 11:59 pm |
| Mexico |
Daniel Wong and Friends
Mexican jazz pianist celebrated International Jazz Day with four different performance projects! Contact:
Daniel Hidalgo Wong | 52-5511623677 |
El Lunario Av. Paseo de la Reforma #50 Mexico City 11580 Mexico 52-(55) 9138-1350 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Mexico |
Celebration of International Jazz Day at the Escuela Superior de Música
We proudly celebrated that which has united us as a school for more than 13 years: jazz. We celebrated with a concert featuring ensembles from our institution as well as from other states in México. The concert was broadcast via radio and TV. Contact:
Eduardo Piastro |
Escuela Superior de Música, Plantel Fernández Leal Fernández Leal No. 31 Col. del Carmen, Coyoacán Mexico City 04100 Mexico 56581096 Event Time: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Mexico |
Calacas Jazz Band celebrating International Jazz Day
Calacas Jazz Band, the hottest hot jazz band in Mexico, brought the house down with a concert at The Jazz Base celebrating International Jazz Day. Contact: Jose Fernandez | 55-2966-2018 |
The Jazz Base Calle 21, #133 Esquina Patriotismo San Pedro de Los Pinos Mexico City, DF 03020 Mexico 55-6364-0553 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Mexico |
Roger Nuncio Quartet “Inner Silence”
The Roger Nuncio Quartet celebrated International Jazz Day in Monterrey, Mexico, with a concert celebrating the release of their new album “Inner Silence.” Featuring Roger Nuncio (drums), Pablo Gonzalez (bass), Pavel Cal (guitar) and Paco Lopez (piano). The FAMUS Big Band, conducted by Arturo Avila, opened the concert. Contact:
Roger Nuncio | 0448115190392 |
Center of Arts Theater Parque Fundidora Monterrey 64000 Mexico (0181)84790010 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Mexico |
Los Alebrijes Radio en el Día Internacional del Jazz
We presented the “Los Alebrijes Radio” program, adventurously exploring news, games, ideas, personalities and other cultures – always to the rhythm of music! This was our first year celebrating #JazzDay. Contact:
Oscar N. Sánchez Moreno | +52 55 5361 2568 |
Sanlor Imaginar Av. Ejidos de San Andrés 26-B Col. Francisco Villa Tlalnepantla de Baz, Estado de México 54059 Mexico +52 55 5361 2568 Event Time: 04:00 pm - 05:00 am |
| Mexico |
Celebración del día del Jazz
Jazz community celebration in Veracruz, Mexico. We had a barter space for exchanging books and CDs or meeting other people with an interest in jazz. Also featuring a jazz concert, film screenings, a dance performance and a jam session with local musicians inspired by local traditional music. Contact: Iliana Alva |
Casa de la Música Popular Veracruzana El Casón Díaz Aragón esquina 1 de Mayo Veracruz, Veracruz 91700 Mexico Event Time: 18:00 - 23:00 |
| Mexico |
Día Internacional del Jazz 2014: Xalapa se Inunda de Jazz
The Universidad Veracruzana’s Jazz Studies Department organized a day of activities in celebration of the Day, including public concerts, student performances and a late-night jam session. Contact:
Jordi Albert |
Centro de Estudios JAZZUV Úrsulo Galván #30 Xalapa Mexico Event Time: 10:00 - 00:00 |
| Micronesia |
International Jazz Day 2014: Micronesia
O’Keefe’s Waterfront Inn celebrated with an evening of jazz for patrons and staff. Contact:
Don Evans |
O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn Yap FSM 96943 Micronesia |
| Moldova |
International Jazz Day 2014 with Trigon ethno-jazz group
The Trigon ethno-jazz group organized a concert in honor of the day. |
Trigon ethno-jazz group Chisinau Moldova |
| Monaco |
International Jazz Day 2014: Monaco
The International School of Monaco introduced students to the purpose and message of International Jazz Day. |
International School of Monaco Monaco |
| Monaco |
L’Academie Rainier III Celebrates Jazz Day
A sextet from the Academie Rainier III Orchestra entertained passersby with a morning concert at the Place du Marché. |
au pied du Rocher Place du Marché de la Condamine Monaco Event Time: 11:00 am |
| Mongolia |
International Jazz Day 2014 at the US Embassy Ulaanbaatar
The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar organized a concert featuring the Kush & Oyuka Jazz Band in one of its “American Corner” facilities. Contact:
US Embassy |
US Embassy Ulaanbaatar Сөүлийн гудамж-7 Ulaanbaatar 14251 Mongolia Event Time: 7:00 pm |
| Montenegro |
Jazz Art Association presents: Tigran Hamasyan Trio
Cultural Information Center Budo Tomovic (KIC) Podgorica hosted a concert featuring the Tigran Hamasyan Trio.
Each April, the Jazz Art Association organize Jazz Appreciation Month in Montenegro. The monthly event is crowned with the 30 April concert at the Cultural Information Center Budo Tomovic (KIC) Podgorica. Organized in cooperation with numerous international and local partners, all events (concerts, workshops, movie screenings, jam sessions, presentations, exhibitions) are non-commercial and educational, aiming to include all ages and profiles of audiences, especially the youth. Our theme for this year was East Meets Jazz, exploring Eastern influences on jazz music.
Contact:
Maja Popovic |
Cultural Information Center Budo Tomovic (KIC) Podgorica 12 Vaka Djurovica St Podgorica Montenegro Event Time: 8:00 pm |
| Morocco |
International Jazz Day 2014: Morocco
The Armstrong Jazz Club dedicated its evening programming to International Jazz Day. Contact: + 212 (0)6.63.03.34.74 |
Armstrong Jazz Club Casablanca Morocco |
| Mozambique |
International Jazz Day 2014: Mozambique
The Kampfumo Jazz Café dedicated its April 30 program to International Jazz Day. |
Kampfumo Jazz Cafe Estação dos Caminhos de Ferro Maputo Mozambique |
| Myanmar |
Celebrate International Jazz Day at the Institut Français Yangon
Visitors brought their dancing shoes and a mat to sit on as we enjoyed the sounds of Chameleon, Rainbow Band and more!! A free event made possible through the support of the Goethe Institute & Institut Français. Contact: Shon Campbell |
Institut Français 340 Pyay Road Sanchaung Township Myanmar Event Time: 7:00 pm |
| Namibia |
International Jazz Day 2014: Namibia
The Franco Namibian Cultural Centre distributed informational materials to visitors to promote International Jazz Day and its message. |
Franco Namibian Cultural Centre 118 Robert Mugabe Avenue Windhoek Namibia |
| Nepal |
International Jazz Day 2014: Nepal
The Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory hosted an event in the spirit of International Jazz Day featuring participation by outstanding national and international jazz musicians, who performed jazz standards in a concert followed by an open jam session. Contact: Rajat Rai |
Moksh Auditorium Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, Nepal Lalitpur Kathmandu, Bagmati 977 Nepal Event Time: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Netherlands |
Jazz for Syria
“If reconciliation starts anywhere, let it be music” is the main motto of the project Jazz for Syria. Initiated by Syrian Music Lives, Jordan, Lebanon and the Netherlands united to join the celebration of International Jazz Day. Three simultaneous concerts in different cities connected via Internet broadcast and Skype. The concert in The Hague featured 10 well known Dutch jazz musicians who visited Syria before the crisis or have a special relationship with the country. They shared their stories and performed in the Korzo theatre. The Hague concert also aimed to collect funds to buy musical instruments for workshops with children in refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan. Contact:
Hannibal Saad |
Korzo Theater Prinsestraat 42 2513 CE Den Haag Netherlands +31 70 363 7540 Event Time: 20:00 |
| Netherlands |
Bimhuis Presents: Ches Smith and These Arches
Concert featuring Ches Smith and These Arches, with master drummer Ches Smith and four brilliant New York avant-jazz musicians: Tim Berne and Tony Malaby on saxophones, Mary Halvorson on guitar and Andrea Parkins on accordion and electronics. Contact:
Reinier Thijs | +31 (0)20 788 2188 |
Bimhuis Piet Heinkade 3 1019 BR Amsterdam Netherlands Event Time: 8:30 pm |
| Netherlands |
Dutch Concert Big Band radio broadcast
The Dutch Concert Big Band played three pieces on the Mijke & Co radio program live from the Sugarfactory in Amsterdam. The original compositions were from the greatest Dutch big band composers, such as Jerry van Rooyen and Rob Pronk. Contact:
Kevin van den Elzen | +31633995624 |
Sugarfactory Lijnbaansgracht 238 Amsterdam 1015 HT Netherlands Event Time: 10:00 pm - 1:00 am |
| Netherlands |
International Jazz Day at Rokin, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The 2014 Amsterdam World Jazz City project celebrated in ten business locations on the Rokin (centre of the city). Between 14:00 PM and 0:30 AM live jazz was played by artists such as Rebecca Lobry, Sanne Huijbreghts, Femke Smit and Thaisa Olivia. Free entrance to all performances. The event started at 14:00 PM with jazz standards on the bells of the Mint tower. For details visit http://www.amsterdamworldjazzcity.com Contact:
Josee Roël | +31 6 28 27 48 66 |
Rokin, Amsterdam Amsterdam 1012 Netherlands Event Time: 2:00 pm - 12:30 am |
| Netherlands |
Thaïsa Olivia Trio
Concert at the Café Americain featuring the passionate Thaïsa Olivia and her trio. Contact:
Thaïsa Olivia | +31-621895506 |
Café Americain at the Amsterdam Americain Hotel Leidsekade 97 Amsterdam 1017 PN Netherlands +31-20-5563000 Event Time: 02:30 pm - 04:30 pm |
| New Zealand |
Awatea-Pacific Jazz Collaboration presents: Le Va
Focusing on the indigenous peoples of New Zealand (Maori) and the Pacific Islands (including Samoans who are New Zealand based), in 2014 the Awatea-Pacific Jazz Collaboration hosted a Pacific Jazz showcase at the Auckland Museum. The performance was preceded by a traditional Maori ceremonial Dawn Blessing as attendees welcomed the Sun and heralded the arrival of April 30 – UNESCO International Jazz Day. Contact:
Peta Si'ulepa | + 64 9 309 0443 |
Auckland Museum The Auckland Domain Parnell Auckland New Zealand |
| Nicaragua |
Jazz Day Nicaragua
Jazz Day Nicaragua was free and inclusive! Featuring: Master class by Ramai Das; concert with Ramai Das Trío / Nico Jazz / H20 / Staccato / César Trío
Contact: Ramai Das | 505-22535346 |
Centro Cultural Nicaragüense Norteamericano Entrada Villa Tiscapa De los semáforos de la UCA 700 metros al norte, 100 metros al suroeste Managua 0000 Nicaragua (505) 2278-1288 Event Time: 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Niger |
Jazz in the Piano Bar
The Hotel Gawaye played jazz for visitors and guests in honor of the day. |
Hotel Gawaye Niamey Niger |
| Nigeria |
The Nigeria Jazz Club presents International Jazz Day (Nigeria)
The Nigeria Jazz Club presented 2014 International Jazz Day (Nigeria), a 3-day event featuring jazz education in selected schools, a conference on a chosen topic, master classes and a concert featuring an array of the best artists and groups on the last day – April 30. Contact:
Ben Ufeli | 2348157030728 |
Bogobiri House 9, Maitama Sule Lagos, Lagos 71661 Nigeria 2348037236988 Event Time: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Niue |
International Jazz Day 2014: Niue
The Niue Tourism Office played jazz music for office visitors. Contact: Vanessa Marsh |
Niue Tourism Office Visitor Information Centre Alofi Niue (683) 4224 |
| Norway |
ÅPEN SCENE MOLDE
Concert by the band STORYWELL, featuring Terje Venaas (Bass), Gunnar Bech (Trombone), Torstein Fuglset (Guitar) and Espen Krumpolc (Percussion). Contact: Tor Wetle Hoem | +47 41789389 |
ÅPEN SCENE TOLLBODEN MOLDE Storgata 4 Molde, More og Romsdal 6400 Norway 41789389 Event Time: 10:00 pm - 02:00 am |
| Oman |
Diana Krall at the Royal Opera House Muscat
Concert featuring Diana Krall: Canadian singer and pianist, known for her mesmerizing vocals, spontaneous arrangements and inspired performances from a vast songbook. Contact:
Francesca Campagna | +968 2440 3366 |
Royal Opera House Muscat Shatti Al Qurum Muscat 103 Oman +968 2440 3332 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Pakistan |
Music For Soul
To pay tribute to the legends of Jazz, Pakistani record label Geo Music developed a promotional campaign for web and social media . Contact: Ali Tim |
Land Mark Plaza 190-d -block 2 Pechs Anwar Adil Road Karachi, Sind 29 Pakistan |
| Palau |
International Jazz Day 2014: Palau
The U.S. Embassy in Koror, Palau liaised with a local TV channel to live-stream the All-Star Global Concert from Osaka. |
US Embassy Koror Palau |
| Panama |
Jam Session @ Danilo’s Jazz Club
Open jam session followed the club’s 10 pm show. Contact: Gabriel Fonseca |
Danilo's Jazz Club Plaza Herrera Casco Antiguo Panama City 00000 Panama 2112000 Event Time: 11:00 pm - 2:00 am |
| Papua New Guinea |
International Jazz Day 2014 at the US Embassy Port Moresby
The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby organized a video exhibit at its “American Corner” facility. |
U.S. Embassy Port Moresby Papua New Guinea |
| Paraguay |
Día Internacional del Jazz, Asunción 2014
On the occasion of UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, we celebrated at 8pm on Wednesday, April 30 on the Centro Cultural Manzana de la Rivera’s Patio Leonor. We presented some of the greatest exponents of the Paraguayan jazz scene. Contact: Víctor Morel | 595981 980 253 |
Centro Cultural Manzana de la Rivera Ayolas 129 Benjamín Constant Asunción, Central 2224 Paraguay 595981 980 253 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am |
| Peru |
AJL Celebrates the International Jazz Day
This year, Lima and the Association of Jazz in Lima added to the celebrations with a concert featuring some of the city’s most interesting artists: the Diego Salvador Trio with the saxophonist David Comidi from NY as guest artist, Jazz & CO. and the MGM band. The night ended in a jam session! Contact: Carlos Olivera |
Casa Shenan de Arte Integral Pasaje Sanchez Carrión 181 Barranco Lima 04 Peru Event Time: 09:00 pm - 01:00 am |
| Peru |
Serenade for Jazz at the Jazz Zone – Lima, Peru
Performance by jazz & blues trio comprised of Canadians Pete Schmidt, Chris Grapel and Hugo Ortiz in honor of International Jazz Day. The jam session featured another trio with Alex Emery, Chris Grapel and Javier Reyes. The Jazz Zone is a new musical space characterized by the union of different musical genres with the proper improvisation of jazz and the blues. In the last part of the show we had a classic jam session open to different musicians from the local scene. We sought through this event to unify all musical genres through the language of improvisation. Contact:
+51-1- 2418139 |
Jazz Zone Av. La Paz 656 Miraflores Lima Peru +51- 994273659 Event Time: 10:15 pm |
| Philippines |
International Jazz Day @ Tago Jazz Café Manila, Philippines
Tago Jazz Cafe hosted a special two-day celebration on the 29th and 30th, including live performances, jam sessions, and workshops between local and foreign acts. Contact: Nelson C. Gonzales | +639223591188 |
Tago Jazz Cafe 14 Main Avenue Manila-Quezon City, National Capital Region 1111 Philippines +639223591188 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 2:00 am |
| Philippines |
International Jazz Day Manila
4:30 pm – Drums & Percussion Workshop w/ Paul Matcott 8:00 pm – Romy Posadas Trio w/ Bo Razon, Colby de la Calzada, Jun Viray, Johnny Gaerlan, Tonet Lipana, Cheryl Santaromana, Margaux Salcedo, Megan Herrera, Rosanna Gaerlan, Tessie Garcia 9:00 pm – Ghost Pepper w/ Chuck Joson, Johnny Gaerlan, Paul Matcott, Paolo Cortez, Rick Countryman, Stella Ignacio 9:30 pm – Jazz Cabaret w/ Michele Fitzgerald, Ed Carino, Jun Viray, Stella Ignacio, Carina Quiogue Dignos and special guest Masashi Tsudaka 10:00 pm – Alvin Cornista Jazzmatik w/ Mel Santos, Dave Harder, Rey Vinoya 10:30 pm – Open Jam Hosted by Sandra Lim Viray | Free Admission Contact:
Sandra Lim Viray |
Greenbelt 5 Fashionwalk Manila Philippines Event Time: 4:30 pm |
| Poland |
Katowice JazzArt Festival 2014
Katowice JazzArt Festival 2014 lasted from April 26th till May 2nd. A lot of international stars performed in Katowice. On April 30th we hosted the David Liebman & Ellery Eskelin Quartet – Different But The Same – as well as the distinguished polish artist Mikolaj Trzaska with his trio. Contact:
Martyna Markowska | +48 885 340 700 |
Jazzclub Hipnoza pl. Sejmu Śląskiego 2 Katowice, Silesia 40-032 Poland +48 32 7857131 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Poland |
Jazz Festival ‘Masters and Youngsters’ in Krakow, Poland
At 8pm the last event of the Jazz Festival ‘Masters and Youngsters’ took place in Krakow, Poland, as part of the International Jazz Day celebration. The event featured a concert of students and faculty from the Music Academy of Krakow and Krakow School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. Contact:
International Krakow Jazz Festival | +4812417 4045 |
The Lizard King Club sw. Tomasza 11a Krakow, Malopolska 31-018 Poland Event Time: 08:00 pm |
| Poland |
International Jazz Day at the KDK
The Kraznystaw Big Band, made up of students from the National School of Music in Kraznymstawie, as well as graduates and faculty, presented a musical program in the Krasnostawski Dom Kultury (KDK) performance hall consisting of songs essential to the genre. Contact:
Wojciech Machejus | 509348197 |
Krasnostawski Dom Kultury Okrzei 10 22-300 Krasnystaw Krasnystaw, lubelskie 22-300 Poland +48825762218 Event Time: 06:00 pm |
| Portugal |
Dia Internacional do Jazz
To celebrate International Jazz Day 2014, the Setúbal Jazz Class invited the Orquestra de Jazz Humanitária to the local Teatro de Luísa Todi. Led by the well respected Claus Nymark, the OJH brought to the stage some of the traditional Big Band, Swing-Era style, as well as new repertoire. Contact: Vitor Boga | +351 265 522 127 |
Fórum Luísa Todi Avenida Luísa Todi 61–67 Setúbal, Setúbal 2900-459 Portugal Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Portugal |
Dia Internacional do Jazz na Universidade de Aveiro / International Jazz Day at Universidade de Aveiro
Through its Centre for Jazz Studies, the Universidade de Aveiro joined the worldwide celebrations of International Jazz Day by hosting a series of events throughout the day, including 3 concerts, a lecture and a masterclass. All events were free for participants. Contact:
Luís Figueiredo | 00351916030917 |
Universidade de Aveiro (Centro de Estudos de Jazz / Departamento de Comunicação e Arte / Auditório da Reitoria) Campus Universitário de Santiago Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193 Portugal (+351) 234 370 200 Event Time: 11:00 am - 08:00 pm |
| Portugal |
Big Band Estarrejazz & Marta Hugon
Big Band Estarrejazz returned to Cine-Teatro de Estarreja for a concert celebrating International Jazz Day (April 30th | 9:30 pm). Formed in 2012 by young musicians, the orchestra is directed by Pedro Moreira, featuring jazz singer Marta Hugon and many other surprises. Contact:
Catarina Vasconcelos |
Cine-Teatro de Estarreja Rua Visconde Valdemouro Estarreja, Aveiro 3860-389 Portugal (+351)234811300 Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Portugal |
Estoril Jazz 2014
Concert featuring saxophonist Eric Alexander, produced by Estoril Jazz. Contact:
Duarte Mendonça | (351) 214827862 |
Casino Estoril Auditorium Av. Dr. Stanley Ho Estoril Lisbon 2765-190 Portugal (351) 214667818 Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Portugal |
«Jazz a Dois» Radio Show (RDP Antena 2) – Special episode for International Jazz Day
The «Jazz a Dois» radio show – the audience leader in RDP Antena 2, a public owned radio station – broadcast an anthology of Portuguese jazz, sharing the first records produced by national jazz musicians during the 20th century, covering 50 years of recorded jazz in Portugal. Contact: João Moreira dos Santos |
Avenida Marechal Gomes da Costa, n.º 37 RDP Antena 2 Avenida Marechal Gomes da Costa, n.º 37 Lisbon, Lisbon 1849-030 Lisboa Portugal Event Time: 08:00 pm - 09:00 pm |
| Portugal |
Dia Internacional de Jazz
Concert featuring a number of local artists at the Fórum Machico Caffé Restaurante. Contact: Pedro Martins Workshop Service | 917699691 |
Fórum Machico Caffé Restaurante Forum Machico Machico, Madeira 9200 Portugal Event Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Portugal |
“Comemoração do Dia Internacional do Jazz”
For the second consecutive year, organized by the EB 2/3 do Caniço School’s UNESCO project and Musical Education Group, the event consisted in a concert performance by a group of Jazz music students from the Conservatory –School of Arts – Engº Luíz Peter Clode, open to all the community. Contact: Cristina Maria Lourenço Freire | 00351 291 930 190 |
EB 2/3 do Caniço School Auditorium Rua João Baptista de Sá Caniço, Madeira, Caniço 9125-017 Portugal 00351 291 930 190 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Portugal |
Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve
The 19-piece OJA celebrated International Jazz Day with a concert in Silves. Culture, music and jazz need all of us! Contact:
Cristina Almeida | +351 913469025 |
Teatro Grgório Mascarenhas Rua Candido dos Reis Silves, Algarve 8300 126 Portugal +351 913469025 Event Time: 09:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Puerto Rico |
Ponce Jazz Festival
Special commemoration of International Jazz Day organized by The Ponce Jazz Festival. Contact:
Wanda Borrero | 1(787)467-3458 |
La Concha Acustica de Ponce Barrio Cuarto Parque de la Abolicion Ponce 00716-1107 Puerto Rico 1(787)467-3458 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Puerto Rico |
Jazz and Bossa Radio presents “The History of Jazz”
Radio broadcast presented the history of jazz through music and stories from some of the most relevant musicians. Contact:
Wilbert Sostre | 1 (787) 942-9772 |
Jazz and Bossa Radio PO Box 51062 Toa Baja 00950 Puerto Rico 787-942-9772 Event Time: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
| Qatar |
Jazz at Lincoln Center Doha
A magic evening of world class music hosted by Emmy Award winner Gregory Generet. Generet performed with the JALC All Stars from NYC’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, tango musicians, an Arabic percussionist, a Lebanese Oud player and vocalist, a Ney player from Egypt, musicians from the Qatar philharmonic and more. Contact:
Kaarin Pfeffer | +974 3381.9968 |
Jazz at Lincoln Center Doha The St. Regis Doha West Bay Doha, Qatar Qatar +974 4446.0000 Event Time: 09:00 pm - 12:00 pm |
| Romania |
International Jazz Day Arad – Romania
We screened online the All-Star Global concert, followed by a jam session with the students from “Sabin Dragoi” Arts High-School from Arad. Afterward, we hosted a concert featuring local jazz band Mario & The Teachers. https://www.youtube.com/watch? Contact:
Mihai Molnar | +40756045451 |
International Jazz Day Arad 2014 Splaiul General Praporgescu - Nerv Terrace On Mures Pire Arad 310183 Romania +40756045451 Event Time: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Romania |
IOANID International Jazz Day
Kids Concert and jazz duo performance. Contact: Diana Rosoiu | 0758 054 437 |
Gradinita IOANID 4, Polona street District 1 Bucharest 010491 Romania 0758 054 437 Event Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
| Romania |
JAZZ COMPAS LIVE
Organized by the jazz and improvised music magazine Jazz Compas, the event consisted of two concerts. First, Sebastian Spanache Trio released their new album, ‘A Pasha’s abstinence’ 2014. The second concert was performed by Romanian Jazz Collective, a group performing works by Romanian jazz composers. Contact:
Jazz Compas | +31634836386 |
ArCub Str. Batişte nr. 14 Bucharest 020932 Romania Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Romania |
Quazar avantgarde jazz concert and launch of “Beat vacsora” (Beat supper), a book of poems by Gábor István Ördög
The Székely Nemzeti Múzeum hosted an avantgarde concert and book launch. Contact:
Endre-Lázár Prezsmer |
Székely Nemzeti Múzeum Kós Károly utca 10 Sfantu Gheorghe (Sepsiszentgyörgy), Covasna, 520055 Romania Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Romania |
Balázs Elemér Group
The Jazz Cafe hosted a concert featuring the Balázs Elemér Group. Contact:
Ferenc Hegedűs |
Jazz Cafe Fő tér Targu Secuiesc (Kézdivásárhely), Covasna 525400 Romania Event Time: 7:00 pm |
| Romania |
Tonight Jazz Quartet and Friends
The Jazz & Blues Club welcomed guests to a concert featuring TONIGHT JAZZ QUARTET & FRIENDS. On stage: Puja Brown (trumpet), Szabolcs Trozner (piano), Gombocz Litter (drums), Zonda John (bass) and friends Christina Köszike and Saxony Csab. Contact: Avar Gombocz | +40723745734 |
Tonight Jazz Quartet and Friends str.Sinaia nr.3 Targu Mures, Mures 540319 Romania +40-724 400322 Event Time: 07:00 pm - 09:30 pm |
| Romania |
International Jazz Day 2014: Romania
International Jazz Day 2014: Romania was a nationwide event, with multiple cities celebrating the day with their own events and concerts. The event brought together multiple entities that support jazz in Romania. More information is available on our official website. Contact:
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Various Venues Various Cities Romania Event Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Russia |
International Jazz Day in Berdsk
Short lecture on International Jazz Day (history, events, participants, latest info), film screening (A Love Supreme live, France, 1965), band concert comprised of teachers and students from Sviridov Berdsk Music School featuring guest artists. Hosted by leading jazz expert Alexander G. Mezdrikov from Novosibirsk. Contact: Nina Sobolevskaya | +7.383.41.22853 |
G.A.Sviridov Berdsk Music School, Concert Hall 10, Sverdlov St. Berdsk, Novosibirsk Region 633010 Russia +7.383.41.22853 Event Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Russia |
International Jazz Day in Krasnodar
World Jazz, Art & Music (J.A.M.) gathered together the best Southern Russian jazz musicians, jazz addicts and friends to celebrate International Jazz Day, share music & emotions and declare jazz as a unifying force for cultural integrity, peace & dialogue among people. All-in jam-session wound up the night. Contact:
Ilya Fedorov |
'Don Juan' Resto Club Krasnoarmeyskaya, 78 Krasnaya, 72 Krasnodar , Krasnodar Region 350000 Russia Event Time: 8:00 pm - 2:00 am |
| Russia |
International Jazz Day at the Moscow House of Music
Anatoly Kroll and the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO presented the International Jazz Day celebration at the Moscow International House of Music, Svetlanov Hall. On stage was the Oleg Lundstrem Orchestra, Anatoly Kroll’s Academic Band, Peter Vostokov’s Big Jazz Orcestra, Moscow Ragtime Band and many others. Contact:
Cyril Moshkow | +74959458910 |
Moscow International House of Music 52/8 Kosmodamianskaya Embankment Moscow 115054 Russia +74957301011 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Russia |
Mandarin Piano Jazz
The celebration of International Jazz Day took place in the new Moscow venue, Mandarin Piano Bar, which hosts all kinds of piano jazz weekly. Some of Moscow’s finest pianists gathered to perform in their own unique and individual styles, with an emphasis on jazz. Contact: Maria Motyleva | +7 926 835 46 37 |
Mandarin Piano Bar Bolshoi Cherkassky lane 5/2 Moscow 109012 Russia +7 495 745 12 47 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Russia |
I Will Remember April
Jazz musicians from the Russian cities Kazan and Ulyanovsk took part in an International Jazz Day festival called “I will remember April.” We organized a concert followed by a jam session. The festival was founded by Gazinur Safiullov, leader of the jazz-line in memory of Willis Clark Conover “Only Trust Your Heart.” Contact: Gazinur Safiullov | +7-917-059-15-04 |
Dom Oficerov Ulyanovskogo garnizona Spasskaya Str,17 Ulyanovsk 432000 Russia |
| Rwanda |
Kigali Jazz Marathon 2014
A full week of jazz activities across Kigali with a big concert in honor of International Jazz Day. Jazz was used as an education tool to gather kids, adults, family and friends. Some activities promoting international connections took place live and online. Contact:
Oscar Karekezi | +250788855828 |
Many Nyarutarama Kigali, Kigali Rwanda 0788855828 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Saint Lucia |
Official Launch of Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival
International Jazz Day served as the official launching of the Caribbean’s premier cultural event. The festival attracted thousands to Simply Beautiful Saint Lucia. Featuring performances by over 50 world-acclaimed entertainers and artisans from April 30 to May 11, 2014. Contact:
St Lucia Tourist Board |
Mindoo Phillip Park Marchand Castries WI Saint Lucia 758-452-4094 Event Time: 8:00 pm |
| Samoa |
International Jazz Day 2014: Samoa
Organizers from New Zealand’s Awatea-Pacific Jazz Collaboration coordinated a parallel celebration in Samoa. Contact: Peta Si'ulepa |
Awatea-Pacific Jazz Collaboration Apia Samoa |
| San Marino |
International Jazz Day 2014: San Marino
The San Marino Tourism Board promoted the day and its message on its social media channels, including Facebook. |
San Marino Tourism Board San Marino |
| Sao Tome and Principe |
International Jazz Day at Club Santana, S. Tomé and Principe
Club Santana Beach & Resort hosted a celebration in honor of International Jazz Day. Local musician Yannick Delass and his group sang and played during dinner at the Jaqueira Beach Bar & Esplanade. Contact:
Vanessa Belo | +239 224 2400 |
Jaqueira Beach Bar & Esplanade Club Santana Beach & Resort Praia de Messias Alves Santana, Cantagalo CP144 Sao Tome and Principe Event Time: 7:30 pm |
| Saudi Arabia |
Jazz Day in Saudi
The Saudi Arabian expatriate community was excited to get together and screen the Jazz Day concert live from Osaka, Japan. Hosted at the American Embassy restaurant Uncle Sam’s, jazz enthusiasts in the diplomatic community gathered together for this wonderful event. Contact: Barbara Merkel |
Uncle Sam's Restaurant American Embassy Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As Sahmi, Safarat Riyadh 11693 Saudi Arabia Event Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Senegal |
Pac One Album Release
Senegalese artist Pac One released his album “Hip Hop Soul Jazz” to coincide with International Jazz Day. Contact: Pac One |
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| Serbia |
JazzEra
A jazz jam session was held at the Gradski Cultural Center in Užice as a warm-up for the 2014 Osaka concert. Contact:
Uroš Antić, Marketing Kulture | +381642139892 |
Gradski Kulturni Centar Trg Svetog Save 11, Užice 31000 Serbia +38131 601534 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 11:59 pm |
| Serbia |
O.U.R. Jazz Champions
The great Serbian jazz musicians Misa Krstic, Bata Bozanic, Strahinja Banovic and Pedja Milutinovic, gathered under the name Banovic Strahinja Quartet and Loud Minority Belgrade DJs, presented a live performance and DJ set to celebrate International Jazz Day 2014. Contact:
Aleksandar Djelic | +38163661928 |
O.U.R. Bar No. 71 Beogradska street Belgrade 11000 Serbia +381113238846 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am |
| Serbia |
Jazz day at “Jazz Basta”
We organized a live performance by Serbia’s finest jazz musicians. The live gig was characterized by a colorful mix of jazz, interesting for all generations. Contact: Sanja Milicevic | +38164 823 8224 |
Jazz Basta Karadjordjeva 43 Male stepenice 1a Belgrade, Belgrade 11000 Serbia Event Time: 3:00 pm - 2:00 am |
| Serbia |
Bridging the gaps between east and west, past and future
Promo event for releasing of SASTANCI U STUDIJU-3CD Box – Masterpieces of Ex-YU jazz. Apart from the music, this edition has huge historical importance: these releases are the first true YU Jazz vinyl, originally released in 1960/61 and the first published colaboration of Yugoslav and foreign musicians. Contact: Jovana Jaramaz | +381 64 1647855 |
Leila Records and Books 41, Kralja Petra st. Belgrade 11000 Serbia Event Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Serbia |
BELGRADE – CENTRAL CITY CELEBRATION OF JAZZ DAY
Open air jazz festival in the city center organized by the City of Belgrade’s Secretary of Culture. Performers included Jazz Section of Music School “Stankovic,” Belgrade Dixileland Orchestra, Luz Azul band and Big Band Quintet “Adderley.” Contact: Jovan Radulovic |
BELGRADE - CENTRAL CITY CELEBRATION OF JAZZ DAY Akademski Plato 1 Belgrade, Serbia 11000 Serbia Event Time: 03:00 pm - 06:00 pm |
| Serbia |
Fish in Oil – International Jazz Day Celebration Party
The explosive energetic band Fish in Oil was the host in Dobrila Klub Beograd on International Jazz Day 2014. Their music, imbued with the best heritage of different world cultures, was a real and appropriate gift made especially for that day. Contact: Marin Kresic | +381 65 8595 983 |
Club Dobrila Dobracina stret 30 Belgrade 11000 Serbia Event Time: 22:00 - 02:00 |
| Seychelles |
International Jazz Day 2014: Seychelles
The Four Seasons Resort Seychelles distributed informational materials on the day and its history and message to visitors and guests. |
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles Petite Anse, Baie Lazare Mahé Seychelles |
| Sierra Leone |
International Jazz Day 2014: Sierra Leone
The Ballanta Academy of Music arranged an introduction for students on the message and purpose of International Jazz Day. |
Ballanta Academy of Music Freetown Sierra Leone |
| Singapore |
International Jazz Day 2014 at the Sultan Jazz Club
The Sultan Jazz Club at the Sultan Hotel dedicated its evening program to the day. |
Sultan Hotel 101 Jalan Sultan #01-01 199002 Singapore |
| Slovakia |
International Jazz Day 2014 at Nu Spirit Bar and Lounge
The Nu Spirit Bar and Lounge organized a jam session for local musicians. Contact: +421 905 865566 |
Nu Spirit Slovakia |
| Slovakia |
ESPRIT – Award for The Best Slovak Jazz Album of the Year 2013
Second annual awards for The Best Slovak Jazz Album of the Year – Esprit 2013 – produced by Jazz.sk. The winner was chosen by public poll and international professional jury. The awards ceremony was accompanied by an exclusive concert of three finalists and and was broadcast live via radio. Contact:
Boris Cellar |
Koncertne studio Slovenskeho rozhlasu Mýtna 1 Bratislava 81755 Slovakia Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Slovakia |
Jánoska Jazz Consort
Arthe Cafe hosted a concert featuring the Jánoska Jazz Consort. Contact:
Igor Vida |
Arthe Cafe Kukučínova 459 Dunajská Streda (Dunaszerdahely) 92 901 Slovakia Event Time: 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Slovenia |
Jazz Festival of Ljubljana
Organizers of the Jazz Festival of Ljubljana coordinated a salute and video announcement about the day for festivalgoers. Contact:
Jazz Festival of Ljubljana |
Culture Centre at the Ministry of Culture Ljubljana Slovenia |
| Solomon Islands |
International Jazz Day 201: Solomon Islands
The Tavanipupu Private Island resort organized a family-friendly event for guests in celebration of the day. |
Tavanipupu Private Island Solomon Islands |
| Somalia |
Somalia Celebrates International Jazz Day
A hotel in Hargeisa played jazz music in its lounge throughout the day. |
Hargeisa Somalia |
| South Africa |
THREE STEPS WITHIN – Live at The Orbit
Concert by the Three Steps Within ensemble, featuring McCoy Mrubata, Lindiwe Maxolo & Concord Nkabinde. Contact:
Aymeric Péguillan | +27(0)11 339 6645 |
The Orbit - live Music & Bistro 81 de Korte Street Braamfontein, Johannesburg 2017 South Africa +27(0)11 339 6645 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| South Africa |
Kaleidoscope International Jazz Day Concert
The Glenn Robertson Jazz Band hosted a concert and invited various other jazz bands to participate. Contact: Glenn Robertson |
Kaleidoscope Cafe 56 Main Road Claremont Cape Town South Africa 0216745761 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| South Africa |
The UCT BIG BAND celebrates International Jazz Day
The Crypt in Cape Town, South Africa celebrated International Jazz Day with a concert by the fabulous University of Cape Town UCT BIG BAND – an 18-piece Big Band conducted by Mike Campbell featuring some wonderful vocalists, embracing the heart and spirit of jazz in the Mother City. Contact:
Diane Rossi | +27-82-515-7051 |
The CRYPT Jazz Restaurant 1 Wale Street Cape Town, Western Cape 8001 South Africa +27-82-515-7051 Event Time: 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| South Africa |
A Celebration of 20 Years of Jazz & Democracy
Niki’s Oasis Jazz Restaurant celebrated the resilience, innovations and contributions of jazz music to the social vibrancy and rebuilding of Johannesburg by organizing a concert and jam session. Contact: Niki Sondlo |
Niki's Oasis Jazz Restaurant 138 Bree Street Newtown Cultural Precinct Johannesburg South Africa |
| South Africa |
JAZZ LUNCH HOUR CONCERT
The NMMU Department of Music presented various jazz ensembles in concert, including the Big Band, reflecting the ever-increasing diversity of musical proficiency that exists within the department. Repertoire included works by Brubeck, Hancock, Coltrane and homegrown trumpeter Feya Faku. Contact: John Edwards | 041 504 2503 |
NMMU South Campus Auditorium NMMU University South Campus Auditorium Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 6001 South Africa Event Time: 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm |
| South Sudan |
International Jazz Day 2014: South Sudan
The De’Havana Lounge in Juba played jazz music and screened the All-Star Global Concert from Osaka for customers. |
De'Havana Lounge Juba South Sudan |
| Spain |
Bill McHenry & Movin’ Wes
To honor the occasion of International Jazz Day, American saxophonist Bill McHenry joined Movin’ Wes, one of the resident bands playing weekly at the Sunset for four years. Contact:
Anna Gisbert |
Sunset Jazz Club C/ Jaume Pons i Martí 12 Girona, Girona 17004 Spain (0034) 872 080 145 Event Time: 10:00 pm |
| Spain |
Internacional Jazz Day en el Instituto de Jazz y MM de Extremadura (Almendralejo)
The newly created “Instituto de Jazz y M.M. de Extremadura (Ayto Almendralejo) in Almendralejo (Spain), joined the celebration of International Jazz Day 2014 with the organization of activities (workshop, masterclass, concerts and jam sessions) on April 30 and May 1. Contact: Narciso González / Javier Del Barco | 0034 60962967 // 0034 616228965 |
Instituto de Jazz y Música Moderna de Extremadura Vistahermosa 1. 3ªplanta (antiguo Edificio Cenatic). Parque de la Piedad Almendralejo, Extremadura 06200 Spain 0034 924 670 507 (Ext 320 - 10:30 a 14h) Event Time: 07:00 pm - 11:59 pm |
| Spain |
JOSHUA EDELMAN EN CONCIERTO: “MANHATTAN BILBAO JAZZ-ZUBIA”
American musician Joshua Edelman combined jazz, folk and other traditions in an International Jazz Day 2014 concert, together with faculty and students from the Jazz Cultural Theatre of Bilbao, which he founded. Contact:
Joshua Edelman | +34 678 55 0712 |
FNAC BILBAO ALAMEDA FNAC BILBAO ALAMEDA Alameda de Urquijo, 4 Bilbao, Vizcaya 48008 Spain +34 944 79 70 00 Event Time: 07:00 pm - 08:00 pm |
| Spain |
Cena Gala Jazz Day
We prepared dishes for a degustation menu especially suited to this event, in a unique location in our province, enlivened by the Loreen Sunshine Trio with an exquisite selection of standards arranged for vocals without percussion. Contact:
Txema Martín | +34 615 062 825 |
La Mirta Golf (Club de Golf de Bellavista) Carretera Huelva-Aljaraque, Km 6 Bellavista, Aljaraque Huelva 21110 Spain 959 521 731 Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:45 pm |
| Spain |
International Jazz Day at Café del Mar Marbella
Special night of music celebrating UNESCO’s International Jazz Day 2014 at Café del Mar, Marbella. The event featured performances by Rachelle Fisher Quartet, Hot Nasho & Himself Orchestra and DJ Miguel Corchón. Food for your Body – Music for your Soul, from Sunrise to Sunset. Contact:
Miguel Corchón | +34696538530 |
Café del Mar Marbella Urb. Coral Beach Km 176 Marbella, Málaga 29600 Spain 952 77 72 99 Event Time: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Spain |
International Jazz Day in Ahora Jazz – Canal Extremadura Radio
Special edition of the “Ahora Jazz” radio show from Canal Extremadura Radio, in Spain, relayed information about activities to celebrate International Jazz Day all over the world, with special attention on Extremadura, Spain and Portugal. Contact:
Javier del Barco | 0034 616 228 965 |
Ahora Jazz - Canal Extremadura Radio Avda. de las Américas 1.1º Merida, Extremadura 06800 Spain 0034 616 228 965 Event Time: 11:00 pm - 11:59 am |
| Spain |
Majorca International Jazz Day, Third Edition: “Literature and Jazz”
An event featuring writers who drew inspiration from listening to jazz. Tributes to Cortazar, Boris Vian, Chandler, Hammett, Kerouack, García Lorca, Cernuda, Fuentes, García Marquez, Madrid, James Ellroy, and Muñoz Molina. Lectures and musical performances. Contact:
Oscar Pipkin | + 34 699911102 |
Galería de Arte Jaime III Galería Jaime III 2, 3º Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands 07015 Spain + 34 699911102 Event Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Spain |
Jazz Day Salamanca
A jazz concert featuring “The Last Quarter” as well as other invited artists. Contact: Jose Ramon Alonso de Linaje Gonzalez |
La Espannola Gran Via 51 Salamanca, Salamanca 37001 Spain 610707847 Event Time: 10:00 pm - 1:00 am |
| Spain |
Día Internacional del Jazz – Naima Jazz Cafe (Sevilla, Spain)
Program included the following: *6-9pm: Jam session–Jaime Serradilla & International Company. Contact:
Juan I. Guijarro | (34) 954 38 24 85 |
Naima Jazz Cafe Trajano 47 Sevilla 41002 Spain (34) 954 38 24 85 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 11:59 pmm |
| Spain |
Dia Internacional del Jazz (Colectivo Sedajazz)
The musical collective Sedajazz (Valencia, Spain) celebrated another edition of International Jazz Day with the participation of more than 100 musicians organized in combos, ensembles, and big bands. They interpreted various style, including dixieland, latin jazz, standards, swing, manouche and lindy hop. Contact:
Francisco Angel Blanco | 0034963765655 |
Plaza del ayuntamiento, Alfafar (Valencia, España) Entrada Alqueria Coca, 1 Valencia 46017 Spain 00343765655 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Spain |
Julia Vari “Lumea European Tour” in Villena, Spain!
Julia Vari celebrated International Jazz Day in Villena, Spain as part of her European tour. Contact:
Julia Vari |
Kakv Casa de Cultura Plaza de Santiago, 7 Villena 03400 Spain Event Time: 10:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Sri Lanka |
International Jazz Day 2014: Sri Lanka
The Alliance Française de Kotte distributed informational materials on the day and its history and message. |
Alliance Française de Kotte Alliance Française de Kotte 11, Keppetipola Mawatha Colombo 05 Sri Lanka |
| Sudan |
International Jazz Day 2014: Sudan
The Institut Français de Khartoum organized a concert event in honor of the day. |
Institut Français de Khartoum Sudan |
| Suriname |
International Jazz Day 2014 at the U.S. Embassy Paramaribo
The Embassy public affairs section arranged for Ambassador Jay Anania to be interviewed on two local radio stations about jazz. Each station featured tracks from the Smithsonian Collection of Jazz to commemorate International Jazz Day. Contact:
Virginia Elliott | (597) 472-900 |
U.S. Embassy Paramaribo 129 Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat Paramaribo Suriname |
| Swaziland |
International Jazz Day 2014: Swaziland
The Mood Indigo Jazz Club staged a concert featuring students from five schools in Mbabane, as well as a performance by Mozambique-based jazz group NSANSE at the Swaziland Theatre Club. Contact: Nelisa Lawton |
Mood Indigo Jazz Club Mbabane Swaziland |
| Sweden |
Jazz Day Concerts at the Ystad Saltsjobaden and Concert at the Ystads Theater
Locals produced concerts in two different venues: the Ystads Saltsjobaden and the Ystads Teater. Contact: Thomas Lantz |
Ystads Saltsjobaden/ Ystads Teater Ystad Sweden |
| Switzerland |
Jazz Evening at the United Nations Office at Geneva
Double bill concert featuring the UN Music Ensemble and the Evaristo Perez Quintet, on the occasion of International Jazz Day. Organized in cooperation with the UN Music Ensemble and AMR. Contact: Yves Bouvie | (4122) 749-4359 |
Palais des Nations 8-14, Avenue de la Paix Pregny Gate Geneva 10 Switzerland Event Time: 6:00 pm |
| Switzerland |
3rd JazzDayFestival
The 3rd JazzDayFestival fell under the patronage of the Swiss Commission for UNESCO, presenting Jazz concerts in cities all over Switzerland for International Jazz Day 2014. Further information on this years celebration is available from the JazzDayFestival Official Website. Official Website: http://www.jazzdayfestival.ch |
Various Venues Various Cities Switzerland |
| Switzerland |
International Jazz Day with RAMMER INK @ L.A.C. VEVEY
Concert, jam session, workshop and more presented by RAMMER INK in Vevey – 10 minutes from Montreux. Since September 2013, RAMMER INK has been presenting a concert monthly in homage to great jazz composers at LAC Gallery. Contact:
Matt Ramagli |
LAC Vevey 8 ruelle des Anciens Fossés Vevey, Vaud 1800 Switzerland +41 076 409 6539 Event Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Tajikistan |
International Jazz Day 2014: Tajikistan
The Dushanbe Serena Hotel played jazz in its food and beverage outlets in honor of the day. Contact: Alim Shariff |
Dushanbe Serena Hotel Dushanbe Tajikistan |
| Tanzania |
International Jazz Day 2014: Tanzania
Melmoz Jazz Bar dedicated its evening program to the day. Contact: M. Terence |
Melmoz Jazz Bar Dar Es Salaam Tanzania |
| Thailand |
UNESCO Bangkok presents International Jazz Night
UNESCO Bangkok and Sweets Records presented the genuine jazz experience at Sweets, a hideaway New York-style saloon on Soi Thonglor. Among twelve artists who took the stage were the Saxophone top-guns Pisut Pratheepasean (Ohn T-Bone) and Nattapon Puangaugsorn (Pey Groove Riders) as well as the musical versatile Darin Pantoomkomol (Joe Pomelo Town). Dr. Gwang-jo Kim, Director of UNESCO Bangkok, appeared as one of the guest artists. Contact:
Sweet Records | +66 81 899 6053 |
Sweets Jazz Club between Thonglor 14 and 16, next to the entrance of Baan Klang Krung Soi Thonglor (Sukhumvit 55) Bangkok Thailand Event Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Togo |
Le Mandingué Jazz Club: International Jazz Day
We celebrated International Jazz Day with local artists like Jer Ndoti, Belinda Adjo’a Sika, Eduh Bocande, Teddy Best and Bona AKA My People. The event finished with jazz standards and a jam session. Contact: Ames Kodjo Yvan | 0022890325153 |
Le Mandingué Jazz Club 8 Rue Koketi Assivito Lomé, Maritime 3319 Togo 0022890325153 Event Time: 09:00 pm - 01:00 am |
| Togo |
International Jazz Day 2014: Togo
Le Mandingue Jazz Club celebrated with a concert featuring local artists, followed by a jam session. Contact: M. Ames |
Le Mandingué Jazz Club 8 rue koketi 14 BP 78 Lomé Togo |
| Trinidad and Tobago |
[email protected] Pavilion, at The Villas at Stonehaven
Concert presented by The Villas At Stonehaven featuring one of the Caribbean’s most distinguished musicians, Arturo Tappin (saxophone).[email protected] Pavilion sought to raise funds for the Yahweh Foundation’s community empowerment programme in Bucco Tobago. Contact:
Kerstin Boehm | + (868)-639-0391 |
The Villas At Stonehaven 3 Grafton Road Black Rock, Tobago 10000 Trinidad and Tobago 639 0361 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 12:00 am |
| Trinidad and Tobago |
Trinidad and Tobago Jazz Week Media Launch
TnT Jazz Week 2014 Media Launch on International Jazz Day Live Performances by: Live stream of International Jazz Day Global Concert from Osaka Contact:
Sean Thomas | 1 (868) 689-4298 |
LiveArt Bistro 5 Albion Street Port of Spain Trinidad Trinidad and Tobago 1 (868) 625-7123 Event Time: 06:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Tunisia |
Trio Santiago Feat. Faleh Khaless
From an instrumental practice anchored in the traditions of their respective countries, the Moroccan oud player Faleh Khaless and the guitarist Johannes Treml presented a concert introducing the foundations of a new music. Accompanied by Christoph Repp and Katharina. Contact:
El Fallah Khaless | 0021620496873 |
El Fallah Khaless Avenue Hedi Chaker Henchir Moussa La Chebba Mahdia Tunisia 0021620496873 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Tunisia |
New Voices – The Tom Green Quintet – The JCT International Orchestra directed by Douglas Purviance
The Jazz Club de Tunis presented events on and around April 30, including 2 concerts: Contact:
Khouloud Soula | (+216)29210685 |
Centre des Musiques Arabes et Mediterannéennes 8 rue du 2 mars 1934 Palais Ennejma Ezzahra Sidi Bou Said, Tunis 2026 Tunisia 71 740 120 Event Time: 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Turkey |
Back to Bop feat. Noa Lur @ Nardis Jazz Club Istanbul
Concert with the group Back to Bop featuring tunes from the bebop era as well as originals. Show featured five of Istanbul’s top jazz musicians: Noa Lur (vocals), Bulut Gulen (trombone), Kursat Deniz (piano), Onder Focan (guitar), Volkan Topakoglu (bass) and Cengiz Baysal (drums). Contact:
Onder Focan |
Nardis Jazz Club Kuledibi Sok. No:14 Galata İstanbul Turkey +90 (212) 244 63 27 Event Time: 9:30 pm - 12:30 am |
| Turkey |
Garanti Caz Yeşili: Caz Ağacı / Chet Baker
Garanti Caz Yesili continued its “trumpet genius comes alive with the Vocals” series with the “Caz Ağacı: Chet Baker” project at Salon IKSV. Contact: Ersin Babaoglu |
Salon IKSV Emekyemez Mh Şişhane Sk No:5 İstanbul 34433 Turkey Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Turkey |
Kerem Görsev Trio & Fatih Erkoç
Turkish jazz pianist Kerem Görsev and his trio, featuring Kagan Yildiz on bass and Ferit Odman on drums, were joined by multi-instrumentalist and jazz and pop singer-composer Fatih Erkoç. The quartet performed the best examples of American jazz standards. Contact:
Manager |
CKM Culture Center Bagdat Caddesi Haldun Taner Sok. No:11 Kadikoy Istanbul 34000 Turkey +902164673600 Event Time: 8:30pm - 10:00pm |
| Turkey |
Garanti Caz Yeşili: Nostalgia 77
Garanti Caz Yeşili welcomed BBC Worldwide Award winner Nostalgia 77 to Nublu on April 30. Contact:
Ersin Babaoglu |
Babylon Voyvoda Caddesi 2/1 Karaköy Meydanı, Karaköy, Beyoğlu Istanbul Turkey Event Time: 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| Turkey |
Garanti Caz Yeşili: Evgeny Grinko
Concert featuring Evgeny Grinko hosted by Garajistanbul. Contact:
Ersin Babaoglu |
Garajistanbul Tomtom Mh. Kaymakam Reşat Bey Sk No:11 Istanbul Turkey Event Time: 10:00 - 11:45 pm |
| Turkey |
Garanti Caz Yeşili: Micatone
Concert by Micatone hosted by Nublu. Contact:
Ersin Babaoglu |
Nublu Voyvoda Caddesi 2/1 Karaköy Meydanı, Karaköy, Beyoğlu Istanbul Turkey Event Time: 11:30 pm - 2:00 am |
| Turkmenistan |
Jazz Day Ashgabat
The Sofitel Ashgabat played jazz music in its main bar to celebrate the day with guests. Contact: Denis Le Nohaic |
Sofitel/UN Ashgabat Ashgabat Turkmenistan |
| Uganda |
International Jazz Day 2014: Uganda
JazzVille Bugolobi, Kampala’s only jazz club, dedicated the day’s programming to International Jazz Day. Contact: M. Christopher Ireland |
JazzVille Bugolobi Bandali Rise Kampala Uganda +256 777 999887 |
| Ukraine |
Celebration dedicated to International Jazz Day
The Heydar Aliyev Fund, “Baku” magazine and the organizing committee of the international festival-contest of jazz improvisation “Master-Jam” held a celebration featuring performers from 8 countries, include prizewinners of the 2013 “Master-Jam Fest,” musicians from Azerbaijan and the legendary V. Tarasov. Contact:
Vlad Chubarev | +380936912087 |
Odessa Academical Theatre of Musical Comedy Panteleymovskaya str., 3 Odessa 65012 Ukraine +38 048 725-09-24 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Ukraine |
International Jazz Dаy 2014: Odessa JazzFest
In 2014 the team of the Odessa jazz festival “Odessa JazzFest” celebrated International Jazz Day for the second time. It was a marathon of jazz performers from the USA, Turkey and Ukraine, including Preston Reed (USA), Bilal Karaman Trio (Turkey), Sergei Terentyev (UA), Yuriy Kuznetsov (UA) and others. Contact:
Kateryna Maltseva | +380679974143 |
Odessa Philharmonic Hall 15, Bunina Str. Odessa 65000 Ukraine + 38 048 725-01-89 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| United Arab Emirates |
Jazz Amalgam
Glenn Perry, the founder and director of Dubai Music School, organized an International Jazz Day concert in Dubai for worldwide Peace, Love and Harmony. A jazz workshop, a masterclass and a jam session were also held to educate kids and young musicians about jazz. Contact: Glenn Perry | 9714-3964834 |
Al Nasr Leisureland 121 Zabeel Road 19th street Dubai, Dubai 2325 United Arab Emirates Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| United Kingdom |
Django’s Tiger play The Flying Pig to celebrate International Jazz Day 2014! Hot swing.
Swinging Gypsy jazz in the Django Reinhardt tradition. Contact:
Flying Pig |
Flying Pig 106 Hills Road Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1LQ United Kingdom +44 1223 354623 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| United Kingdom |
Debs Hancock and the Jazz Dragons
Inspired by the great jazz performers of the 20th century, Debs and her band performed classic songs from the Great American Songbook. Vocals: Debs Hancock Contact:
Simon Dutton |
Cafe Jazz 21 St Mary Street Cardiff, Wales CF10 1PL United Kingdom 02920387026 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| United Kingdom |
Pepper’s Aberjazz Club Presents International Jazz Day Record Night
Peppers Aberjazz Club presented an International Jazz Day Special record night. We invited customers to bring in their most treasured recordings of all eras of jazz, bringing together people’s different tastes in jazz to create a unique night of listening and spontaneity. Contact: David Pepper | 07870586641 |
Peppers Peppers 16 West Street Fishguard, Pembrokeshire SA65 9AE United Kingdom 01348 874540 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
| United Kingdom |
Interplay Duo at Wagamama, Leamington Spa UK
Interplay Duo was on hand at Wagamama on the evening of April 30 with a special programme of jazz from around the world. Pianist Neil Hunter and bassist Adrian Litvinoff draw on a huge repertoire together. Contact:
Adrian Litvinoff | +44 (0)1926 424206 |
Wagamama Wagamama 95 Parade Leamington Spa,, Warwickshire CV32 4AY United Kingdom (0)1926 833245 Event Time: 07:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
| United Kingdom |
eto App Jazz for Beginners
On April 30th, eto Apps published our new “Jazz for Beginners” App to encourage all students learning how to play and understand music and jazz. Based in Wales, we are a group of musicians and music technology educators. We publish apps for trumpet and piano practice on iTunes and Google Play. Contact:
Robert Winter | 0044 1559363449 |
Lyndhurst Wind Street Llandysul, Wales sa44 4BH United Kingdom Event Time: 12:00 am |
| United Kingdom |
Ode To The Human Spirit 2014: SGI UK celebrate International Jazz Day
Soka Gakkai International UK celebrated UNESCO International Jazz Day with a concert from The Human Revolution Orchestra, a specially formed big band featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the UK. Contact:
Sean Corby | 0781 731 8452 |
Kings Place Kings Place 90 York Way London, Kent N1 9AG United Kingdom 020 7520 1490 Event Time: 7:45 pm - 10:30 pm |
| United Kingdom |
The Jazz Debate
James Pearson challenged fellow pianist and jazz luminary Joe Stilgoe to join him in a unique musical debate arguing the influence of the US and UK in the jazz songwriting canon. Two of the UKs leading jazz performers and commentators in fearsome musical combat: The Jazz Debate. Contact:
Liz Baxter | (+44) 0207 529 1594 |
Dartmouth House 37 Charles St London W1J 5ED United Kingdom (+44) 0207 529 1550 Event Time: 7:00 pm |
| United Kingdom |
Kristian Borring Quartet
The Kristian Borring Quartet launched their second album, Urban Novel (Jellymould Jazz) at the Vortex. Featuring Arthur Lea (p), Mick Coady (b), John Scott (d), and Borring (g). Contact: Lucy Jamieson |
The Vortex 11 Gillett Square London N16 8AZ United Kingdom Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| United Kingdom |
Ronnie Scott’s IJD Concert Screening
International Jazz Day 2014 Live and Direct from Osaka was presented on big screens in the Upstairs Bar at Ronnie Scott’s! The screening was free to all attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact:
Jamie Watt | +44 207 439 0747 |
Ronnie Scott's Upstairs Bar 47 Frith Street Soho London W1D4HT United Kingdom +44 207 439 0747 Event Time: 10:45 am - 1:30 pm |
| United Kingdom |
Ronnie Scott’s presents Frank Sinatra, Jr.
Ronnie Scott’s, London’s legendary Jazz Club, was the venue for Frank Sinatra, Jr. on International Jazz Day. An affirmation of the spirit of Jazz Day, the concert saw Frank paying homage to his father, the singer & the music that defines the Sinatra legend, by performing “Sinatra sings Sinatra.” Contact:
Jamie Watt | +44 207 439 0747 |
Ronnie Scott's 47 Frith Street London W1D4HT United Kingdom +44 207 439 0747 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 11:59 pm |
| United Kingdom |
Andy Sheppard/John Parricelli
Andy Sheppard, one of Britain’s foremost tenor and soprano saxophonists, and stellar guitarist John Parricelli mixed delicate bossa novas, achingly evocative ballads and super-charged excursions into funk and rock for this remarkable & rare duo performance. Contact: Laura G Thorne | 44 20 7352 5953 |
606 Club 90 Lots Road London, UK SW100WD United Kingdom 020 7352 5953 Event Time: 08:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
| United Kingdom |
Los Musicos at The Dog House
Tropical and Latin music by the Los Musicos trio, celebrating International Jazz Day. Guillermo Monroy: Guitar and vocals Contact:
Juan Carlos Arenas | +44 (0) 7910 213954 |
The Dog House Pub 293 Kennington Rd London, London SE11 6BY United Kingdom 0207 820 9310 Event Time: 08:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| United Kingdom |
The [JAZZ] Blindfold Test by Chris Searle
Jazz critic and educationalist Chris Searle presented ‘The Blindfold Test’, playing music from the history of jazz, expertly placed in the social context of its time. Chris is author of many jazz books e.g. Red Groove, a collection of essays from his regular Morning Star column. A great audio feast! Contact:
Carl Billson |
Bonington Theatre High Street Arnold Nottingham NOTTS NG5 7EE United Kingdom 0115 9670114 Event Time: 07:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| United Kingdom |
Apex Jazz & Swing Band Celebrate International jazz Day 2014
The Apex Jazz & Swing Band celebrated International Jazz Day with an evening of jazz at Sutton Coldfield Trad Jazz Club. This six piece band played a selection of tunes from Traditional Jazz, Dixieland, Swing and Mainstream. Contact:
Colin Lane | +447966745741 |
Sutton Coldfield Trad Jazz Club Walmley Social Club 4 Fox Hollies Road Walmley Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B76 2RJ United Kingdom +44121 308 4600 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| United Kingdom |
Jim Mullen with the Neil Burns Trio
Glasgow born guitarist Jim Mullen returned to Teignmouth Jazz to wow us with his distinctive, individual style, picking with his thumb instead of a plectrum! Jim has won many British Music Awards, including “Best Guitar” in the British Telecom Jazz Awards (1994, 1996 & 2000). Contact:
David Walden | 07967 790358 |
Riviera Cafe Bar 4 Den Crescent Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8BG United Kingdom 01626 879614 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
| United States |
University of Alaska Jazz Student DVD Viewing
The University’s music department held a screening of the UAA Jazz Ensemble’s final concert. Contact: Professor Karen Strid-Chadwick | 907-786-1684 |
Room 122 UAA Fine Arts Building 3640 Alumni Drive Anchorage, AK 99508 United States Event Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| United States |
Jazz Education is Cool in the School
Concert for students and faculty at James Dawson Elementary School. Jazz Education in the School was introduced in 1998 as a supplemental program for students in area schools. So far, we have reached over 31,500 students, faculty and staff and have hopes to reach many more. These concerts targets elementary and middle school students. Contact:
Howard Bankhead | 256-886-0579 |
James Dawson Elementary School 5308 Mastin Lake Road Huntsville, AL 35810 United States 256.428.7500 Event Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
| United States |
Jazz Is: The Jazz Mind-Set and How Adopting It Can Bring Positive Changes to Your Personal and Professional Life
My quartet (professional musicians/educators from The University of Alabama) presented a program detailing the principles and philosophy of jazz at Tuscaloosa One Place. We demonstrated how this mind-set can be used in everyday life and business to foster togetherness, creativity, innovation and more. Contact: Rob Alley | 870-897-6765 |
Tuscaloosa One Place, A Family Resource Center 867 Redmont Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 United States 205-462-1000 Event Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
| United States |
Groove with us on KUAR for International Jazz Day!
KUAR radio ran a special International Jazz Day broadcast, featuring “Jazz With Bob Parlocha” from 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Contact:
Nathan |
KUAR FM 89.1 2800 S University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204 United States Event Time: 09:00 pm - 05:00 am |
| United States |
504/602 Magazine Presents AZ’s Official International Jazz Day Celebration
With the blessings of Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, Arizona was pleased to join NextStudent Music Academy and 504/602 Magazines under the direction of William Doc Jones & CityScape in recognizing the role jazz has played as the musical voice of the city of Phoenix, AZ. World-renowned saxophonist Azar Lawrence headed the line-up at CityScape. Sponsored by Pit Bull Energy Drink & NSA. Contact:
William Doc Jones | 602-524-7998 |
CityScape Phoenix 1 E Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85004 United States 602-772-3900 Event Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| United States |
Open mic for Vocals for Kids w/ Gail Dobson (vocals) & Luke Westbrook (guitar)
Please join us for a night of great music, food and family fun on Wednesday night, April 30th in the Cafe. La Pena Cultural Center welcomed our vocal teacher, Gail Dobson, for a night of great music, food and family fun. Featuring music by Gail and her students! Contact:
Gail Dobson |
La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 United States (510) 849-2568 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| United States |
North Coast Brewing Presents Jazz at the Sequoia Room with the Fred Raulston Quartet
Jazz dinner concert with Fred Raulston on vibes, Richard Cooper on piano, Francis Vanek on tenor sax and Greg D’Augelli on bass, playing American jazz standards and original compositions. Presented by the craft brewery that makes Brother Thelonious Ale in support of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. Contact:
Fred Raulston | 707 962-0611 ext 110 |
North Coast Brewing's Sequoia Room at the Brewery Taproom 444 N Main St Fort Bragg, CA 95437 United States 707 964-3400 Event Time: 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm |
| United States |
Jam at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center
We jammed the night away with several Living Legend Foundation jazz & blues legends at the Barbara Morrison PAC. Contact:
Barbara Morrison | 3104621439 |
Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center 4305 Degnan Blvd Los Angeles,, CA 90008 United States 3104621439 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| United States |
Seabird Jazz Lounge Presents – International Jazz Day in Long Beach
Starting at 4pm we showcased the next generation or musicians and the benefactor of the event, the “Jazz Angels,” as well as many legendary favorites. Contact:
Tina Michelle | 6027590138 |
Seabird Jazz Lounge 730 E Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802 United States 9496805705 Event Time: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am |
| United States |
#LAJazzMob
The Jazz Education Network, LAUSD’s Beyond The Bell, and MakeMusic Los Angeles teamed up to host a jazz flash mob at the Union Station Metro in Downtown Los Angeles. We were excited to involve local student and professional musicians! Contact:
Jazz Education Network |
Union Station Metro Los Angeles 800 N Alameda St Los Angeles, CA 90012 United States Event Time: 5:00 pm - 5:10 pm |
| United States |
KXSC Radio International Jazz Day Marathon
University of Southern California’s independent, student-run radio station, KXSC, broadcast twenty-four hours of jazz in honor of International Jazz Day and Jazz Appreciation Month. Contact: Michelle Khazaryan |
KXSC Radio USC 3607 Trousdale Parkway TCC B3 Los Angeles, CA 90089 United States Event Time: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
| United States |
Music of Tom Hoffmann Memorial Jazz Concert Presents, In Celebration of International Jazz Day: The Mikel Soria Jazz Trio with Rudy Merino and Brian Toel
Concert with the Mikel Soria Jazz Trio! Merced’s own native son, much loved lifelong resident and keeper of jazz and blues in the Central Valley, Mr. Rudy Merino, drums with the amazing Brian Toel on Bass and Merced’s own rising son, the accomplished and stellar Mikel Soria on guitar. Contact:
Sharon Hoffmann | 209-380-4061 |
Strings Italian Cafe 731 E. Yosemite Ave. Merced, CA 95340 United States 209-380-4061 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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International Jazz Day, Co-presented with San Jose Jazz and Fatale
We celebrated International Jazz Day with Kat Parra (Latin jazz, Sephardic, and world music), Sweet HayaH (rock and soul, acoustic set), and Basinah (belly dance); these three San Jose/Bay Area, CA artists pull from eclectic international flavors. Event was free for SJJ members. Contact:
Jackie Gage | 408-288-7557 |
The Blackbird Tavern 200 South 1st St San Jose, CA 95050 United States 408-288-7557 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
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TIZER feat. Chieli Minucci, Karen Briggs and Lao Tizer
International Jazz Day concert with multi-cultural jazz-fusion band led by keyboardist/composer Lao Tizer, featuring Chieli Minucci (Special EFX, guitar), Karen Briggs (Yanni, violin), Rufus Philpot (bass) and Raul Pineda (drums). Contact:
Emma Elwood | 415-655-5600 |
Yoshi's San Francisco 1330 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115 United States 415-655-5600 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
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An Evening with Branford Marsalis
The new SFJAZZ Center was proud to support International Jazz Day by presenting NEA Jazz Master and saxophone luminary Branford Marsalis and his ferocious quartet. The group performed material from their latest recording, ‘Four MFs Playin’ Tunes,’ a powerfully kinetic sound that entails navigating odd meters and eye-blink tempo shifts. Featuring Joey Calderazzo (piano), Eric Revis (bass) and Justin Faulkner (drums). Contact: Ross Eustis | 4152830304 |
SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin Street San Francisco, CA 94102 United States 866-920-5299 Event Time: 07:30 pm - 09:30 pm |
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Jazz at the Santa Cruz Wharf
The Santa Cruz Wharf celebrated its 100th anniversary and International Jazz Day with a concert by local young talent Lucas Hahn (14) on piano and Cameron Smith (16) on guitar with Steve Czarnecki (p), Gary Brown (b) and Prince Lawsha (d/v). Contact:
Prince Lawsha | (831) 335-5221 |
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States (831) 420-6025 Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm |
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LUIS MUNOZ QUARTET LIVE AT BLUE AGAVE IN SANTA BARBARA, CA
The Luis Munoz Quartet performed a concert at “Blue Agave,” featuring Jonathan Dane on trumpet, Brendan Statom on bass and Daniel Zimmerman on guitars. The group played the music from “3/4”, their recently finished CD/DVD. Contact:
Luis Munoz | 805-451-6196 |
Blue Agave 20 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States (805) 899-4694 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Jazz at the CAP/L.A. Jazz Collective proudly present the “INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF JAZZ” in celebration of International Jazz Day!
Performances by an international collective of four groups of stellar musicians. Curated by Gary Fukushima. Produced by Jazz at the CAP/L.A. Jazz Collective. Contact: Sinclair Lott | +1 818-400-3038 |
CAP Studio (Jazz at the CAP) 13752 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 United States 818-990-2001 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
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Barcode Jazz Quartet Concert for Monte Vista Middle School
The Barcode Jazz Quartet, featuring Randy McMillan on Vibraphone, Dax Compise on Drums, Brian Clark on Bass and Ken Cefalo on Guitar, performed a concert for Monte Vista Middle School Students. The Monte Vista Jazz Messengers opened up the show and performed with Barcode! Contact: Randy McMillan | 209-830-3340 |
Monte Vista Middle School 751 W. Lowell Ave. Tracy, CA 95376 United States Event Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Windsor Youth Jazz Ensemble Community Concert
A free outdoor community concert of jazz classics to benefit music programs in the Windsor Schools – featuring the award winning musicians of the student-run Windsor Youth Jazz Ensemble. Contact:
Rene Canto-Adams |
Windsor High School 8695 Windsor Road Windsor, CA 95942 United States (707) 837-7767 Event Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
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The Bad Plus at Dazzle in Denver, CO
Tuesday, April 29th :: 7 & 9pm The Bad Plus has spent more than a decade redefining what a piano-bass-drums trio can and should be. They’ve reached audiences of all demographic stripes with an uncompromising body of original music (plus some ingenious, genre-jumping covers) and dedicated touring around the globe. On their eighth studio album, Made Possible, bassist Reid Anderson, pianist Ethan Iverson, and drummer David King take their distinctive musical M.O. to captivating new heights, proving once again that the rules of musical convention are made to be broken. Contact: Roger Harmon |
Dazzle 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 United States (303) 839-5100 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
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KUVO International Jazz Day Celebration
KUVO radio celebrated International Jazz Day with 2 live broadcast performances from our Performance Studio. At 5 pm, the Rich Chiarluce Quintet played the music of the Adderley Brothers. Contact:
Denise Meny | (303) 446-7625 |
KUVO Phyllis A. Greer Performance Studio 2900 Welton Street Suite 200 Denver, CO 80205 United States (303) 480-9272 Event Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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Giacomo Gates & Trio at The Palace Theatre, Stamford, CT
Concert from Giacomo Gates singing music from his #1 CD Miles Tones, along with other selections. One cup of singing, half cup of poetry, three spoons of drama, four slices of humor, and a healthy dose of positive philosophy. Lyrics to famous Jazz compositions and songs from the Great American Songbook. Contact:
Giacomo Gates | 203 372 0753 |
Palace Theatre 61 Atlantic Street Stamford, CT 06901 United States 203-325-4466 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
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American Museum of Peace IJD-Washington, DC Concert Program
We closed out Jazz Appreciation Month with a tribute to America’s Jazz Ambassadors featuring live music, history and great food @Busboys&Poets. Recognizing the power of jazz to promote peace, dialogue, diversity and respect. Contact:
Jeanne Boardman, American Museum of Peace (AMP) | 610-636-9456 |
Busboys & Poets 2021 14th St, NW Washington, DC 20009 United States 202-387-7638 Event Time: 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
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WMPH Radio Celebrates Jazz!
We air one jazz song every hour here on Super 91.7 WMPH, which also streams on the website. In anticipation of the April 30 celebration of International Jazz Day, students wrote and produced introductory liners which aired just before each hourly jazz song. Contact:
Paul Wishengrad | (302) 762-3671 |
Mt. Pleasant High School 5201 Washington Street Ext WIlmington, DE 19809 United States (302) 762-3671 Event Time: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
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Miami Beach presents the Will Calhoun Trio
The Will Calhoun Trio (w/ Luques Curtis & Brian Jackson) performed a free concert in Collins Park on April 30, featuring works from “Life in This World,” Calhoun’s latest CD. The Araya-Orta Quartet opened. Produced by KCC Productions. Contact:
Kimberly Chmura | 3053322623 |
Collins Park 2100 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33140 United States Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
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Avocado Jazz
International Jazz Day edition of the Avocado Jazz & Fun Festival™, an annual fund-raising event for Unity Center of Miami that celebrates live jazz and avocado. The success of the 2013 edition of the Avocado Jazz & Fun Festival has led to creation of an Avocado Jazz Concert Series™ . Contact: Unity Center of Miami |
Unity Center of Miami 16320 SW 147th Ave Miami, FL 33187 United States Event Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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International Jazz Day at Le Chat Noir
Comprising over 15 local jazz artists, the Le Chat Noir All Stars performed at this day-long event honoring International Jazz Day. Contact:
Ezzio Chaviano | 305-377-8899 |
Le Chat Noir 2 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127 United States Event Time: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am |
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International Jazz Day Concert on Palm Bay City Hall Lawn
Palm Bay Mayor William Capote hosted a concert featuring the Heritage High School Jazz Band, directed by Brandon Jenkins, on the City Hall Lawn. Contact:
Heidi Lapin | 321-953-8912 |
Palm Bay City Hall Lawn 120 Malabar Road SE Palm Bay, FL 32907 United States 321-953-8912 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
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Hernando Jazz All-Stars Live at the Library!
The Hernando Jazz All-Stars (Mike Hafer, piano; Paul Hafer, bass; Nelson DellaMaggiore, sax & flute; Steve Koch, drums; Lorri Hafer & Eddie Lawrence, vocals) performed live at the Spring Hill Branch Library in celebration of International Jazz Day. Part of an ongoing jazz appreciation series. Contact:
Sheryl Fell | 352-754-4824 |
Spring Hill Branch Library 9220 Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill, FL 34609 United States 352-754-4824 Event Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
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International Jazz Day at the Rock!
Students at Rock Chapel Elementary joined in the celebration of International Jazz Day, participating in a Q&A forum along with a mini concert from Tokyo, Japan native and Atlanta resident Contemporary Recording Artist “Madoca” – http://www.madocamusic.com Contact:
Anna Sullivant | 6786763802 |
Rock Chapel Elementary School 1130 Rock Chapel Rd Lithonia, GA 30058 United States 6786763802 Event Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
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International Jazz Day Jam Session
Local saxophonist Reggie Padilla hosted a jam session in honor of International Jazz Day, held at the Manoa School of Music and Art. Jamming musicians entered free. Contact:
Reggie Padilla |
Manoa School of Art and Music 2754 Woodlawn Drive Unit 7-103 Honolulu, , HI 96822 United States (808) 779-5363 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
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KCCK-FM’s International Jazz Day Salute to Charlie Parker
KCCK-FM hosted a special International Jazz Day salute to Charlie Parker on the anniversary of his first commercial recording, “Swingmatism,” with Jay McShann of Dallas, TX. Contact:
Dennis Green |
KCCK-FM 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 United States (319) 398-5446 Event Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
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Kevin Kirk Jazz Ensemble – Live at Chandlers Steakhouse
Chandlers Steakhouse, located in the center of Idaho’s Capital city, Boise, is home to live Jazz seven nights a week year round. For this International Jazz Day concert, pianist Kevin Kirk of the nationally recognized Kevin Kirk & Onomatopoeia collaborated with famed virtuoso guitarist John Jones and renowned drummer Jon Hyneman. Contact:
Dan Costello | 208-484-5417 |
Chandlers Steakhouse Chandlers Steakhouse - Hotel 43 981 West Grove Street Boise, ID 83702 United States 208-383-4300 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Jazz Day Jam Session
Kiss the Sky records in Batavia, IL held an all-ages, all-skills jam session, inviting all to play and peruse the store’s selection of jazz vinyl. Contact: Matt Erion | (630) 406-0096 |
Kiss the Sky Records 180 First Street Batavia, IL 60510 United States (630) 406-0086 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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The Mike Smith Quartet
Concert featuring virtuoso altoist Mike Smith and his quartet. Contact:
Chris Chisholm | 1-312-642-6805 |
Andy's Jazz Club 11 E. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60607 United States 312-642-6805 Event Time: 9:30 pm - 1:00 am |
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The Andy Brown Quartet
Concert featuring Chicago-based guitarist Andy Brown. Contact:
Chris Chisholm | 1-312-642-6805 |
Andy's Jazz Club 11 E. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60607 United States 312-642-6805 Event Time: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
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Celebrate International Jazz Day
5:00 – 6:30 pm – UNESCO Jazz Film Fantasy. Short films featuring Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Bessie Smith Introduction by Sam Reese. Snacks and Drinks to Purchase. Contact:
Amani Ayad |
Art Theater and Esquire Lounge 126 W Church St Champaign, IL 61820 United States Event Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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ChiArts Jam Session
Students at the Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts) participated in a series of jam sessions including multiple ability levels throughout our jazz program. We played a wide variety of the standard jazz repertoire. Contact:
Anthony Bruno |
The Chicago High School for the Arts 521 E. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60616 United States Event Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
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Bradley Williams’ New 21st Century Review
Special performance of “Bradley Williams’ New 21st Century Review,” a Chicago-based Jazz Variety Show featuring the city’s most distinctive musicians and vocalists, seasoned artists alongside rising young stars. With a hot seven-piece band and three amazing singers this live stage show features a kaleidoscopic range. Contact:
Bradley Williams | 708-386-5494 |
Jazz Showcase 806 S Plymouth Ct. Chicago, IL 60605 United States 312-360-0234 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
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Book Reading/Signing of “Indianapolis Jazz – The Masters, Legends and Legacy of Indiana Avenue”
Bloomington, Indiana’s unique celebration of International Jazz Day featured author and Indiana Avenue alumus David Williams as he read from his new release “Indianapolis Jazz: The Masters, Legends and Legacy of Indiana Avenue” (The History Press). Contact:
Fred Parker | 812-272-1505 |
Topo's 403 403 North Walnut Street Bloomington, IN 47407 United States 812-676-8676 Event Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
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Bill Lancton & The Red Hot Whiskey Sippers
Live music from the Red Hot Whiskey Sippers, an entertaining bayou-based ensemble featuring guitarist Bill Lancton, bassist Jim Litchfield, percussionist Michael Beck (Three Dog Talk original members!) and trombonist Rich Dole. Shrimp Boil & New Orleans-inspired menu was available. Contact: LuAnn |
The Jazz Kitchen 5377 N. College Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46220 United States 317/253-4900 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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Brenda Williams – A Night At The Cabaret
An evening of cabaret and stage classics by Brenda and special invited guests. Contact: LuAnn |
The Jazz Kitchen 5377 N. College Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46220 United States 317/253-4900 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Packaging a tune – intros, outros and tags
A workshop dealing with the different ways to package a jazz tune on a gig. Included discussion of intros, outros, tags, short endings, and long endings. Contact:
Jim Mair | 913-288-7503 |
Kansas City Kansas Community College 7250 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66112 United States 913-288-7149 Event Time: 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm |
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International Jazz Day Special Feature
Wichita Public Radio 89.1 FM’s two nationally distributed shows and nightly jazz show all featured global jazz artists on their live streams. Contact: Chris Heim |
KMUW 3317 E 17th St. N. Wichita, KS 67208 United States Event Time: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am |
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Jazz: Live at the Library presents The Jazz Collective
“The Jazz Collective” (G. Towell, S. Snyder, G. Ginn, D. Cecil, R. Cook, & D. McWhorter) performed jazz classics for this show as part of the free concert series, Jazz: Live at the Library. Produced by The Jazz Arts Foundation, since 2007, and sponsored by Jamey Aebersold Jazz. Contact:
Dave McWhorter | 859-227-1314 |
Farish Theater, Lexington Public Library 140 East Main St Lexington, KY 40507 United States Event Time: 7:00 pm - 8:20 pm |
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Louisville KY International Jazz Day 2014
The Louisville Jazz Society presented a concert featuring Mike Tracy, Director of the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Studies Program at the University of Louisville School of Music, and an ensemble of students from around the world, including Ecuador, Brazil, Russia and Kentucky. Contact: Patty Bailey |
Louisville Free Public Library 301 York Street Louisville, KY 40203 United States (502) 574-1611 Event Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
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International Jazz Day @ The Carver Theater New Orleans
An International Jazz Day celebration concert and jam session in partnership with the Kidd Jordan Institute of Jazz, 504 Magazine, and Cutting Edge CE. Coinciding with the historic theater’s grand reopening. Contact: Vincent Sylvain | 504-232-3499 |
The Carver Theater 2101 Orleans Avenue New Orleans, LA 70116 United States Event Time: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm |
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John Coltrane Festival
An afternoon of music/art, honoring the life and spirit of John Coltrane. Trane’s Giant Steps across the ocean to his African homeland created a sonic canvas for the world. We celebrated with Jason Marsalis, Africa Brass featuring Troi Bechet & Luther Gray, NOCCA Jazz, Mario Abney, Naydja Cojoe and special guests. Contact:
Jeff Klein | 504-3441080 |
Cafe Istanbul 2372 St. Claude Ave New Orleans, LA 70117 United States 504-9750286 Event Time: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
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Harold Battiste Jazz Hero Award presentation + Concert Tribute featuring Jesse McBride and the Next Generation
Harold Battiste was presented with a 2014 Jazz Hero award as part of the national Jazz Journalists Association’s “Jazz Hero” program. A local city official declared April 30 as Harold Battiste Day in New Orleans. A tribute concert followed featuring Jesse McBride & The Next Generation. Contact: Jennifer Odell | 917-254-9350 |
Prime Example Jazz Club 1909 N. Broad St. New Orleans, LA 70119 United States 504-701-9007 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
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UMASS Jazz Ensemble I and Studio Orchestra
Award-winning UMASS Jazz Ensemble I/Studio Orchestra performed new works by masters students, as well as the late Yusef Lateef’s “Masara #2,” Michael Brecker’s “Anagram,” Paul Ferguson’s “Blue Highways” and Chris Merz’s arrangement of Miles Davis’ “Solar,” under the direction of Prof. Jeffrey W Holmes. Contact:
Eric Roth | 413 577 2154 |
Bowker Auditorium (Stockbridge Hall) UMASS Amherst 100 Holdsworth Way University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003 United States 413 545 0018 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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The World Leaders Clinic/Performance at Arlington High School
The World Leaders are an ensemble celebrating music from around the globe. Their broad repertoire features offerings from Cuba, Brazil, South Africa, France and the Middle East. The group presented a Masterclass/Clinic at Arlington High School for students and others who were interested. Contact:
Bob Sinicrope | 6178727485 |
Arlington High School 869 Massachusetts Avenue Arlington, MA 02476 United States 781.316.3594 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
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Wally’s Live Jazz 365
Club dedicated their evening sessions to International Jazz Day. Contact: Elynor L. Walcott | 617-424-7204 |
Wally's Cafe 427 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02118 United States 617-424-1408 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am |
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Omar Sosa New AfroCuban Quartet
Concert featuring the Omar Sosa New AfroCuban Quartet, revealing influences ranging from European symphonic repertoire, the religious music of Gnawa, traditional sounds of Senegal and other far-flung idioms. Contact:
Alexandra Yabrov | 617-562-4131 |
Scullers Jazz Club 400 Soldiers Field RD. Boston, MA 02134 United States 617-562-4111 Event Time: 8:00 pm |
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Berklee Global Jazz Institute
Celebrating International Jazz Day, The Berklee Global Jazz Institute (BGJI) presented the fourth annual Berklee Global Jazz Summit: Global Report, which featured BGJI artistic director and UNESCO Artist for Peace Danilo Perez and several BGJI faculty members. Contact:
Patricia Zarate | 617-934-4949 |
Berklee College of Music Performance Center (BPC) 136 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02115 United States Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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NO WALLS: Boston’s First Concert Celebrating International Jazz Day & the Vision of One Boston
JazzBoston brought together music and music lovers from the city’s many diverse communities. The lineup: Cape Verdean, Haitian, Afro-Caribbean and Armenian jazz, a New Orleans-style second-line marching band and a reunion of jazz and hip-hop. Featuring UNESCO Artist for Peace Danilo Perez as keynote speaker and Co-hosts Jose Masso, Emmett G. Price III, Senator Linda Dorcena Forry, and City Councilors Michelle Wu and Tito Jackson. The event was free and open to all. Contact:
Pauline Bilsky | 617-934-4949 |
Emmanuel Church (Green Line, Arlington Street) 15 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02115 United States Event Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
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Celebración virtual @Musinetwork
Online music school’s student body posted jazz-related quotes on social media. The school’s creative staff developed graphic posts from these phrases to create a Facebook image gallery. Contact:
Rafael Alcalá | (+1) 6174404373 |
Musinetwork School of Music https://www.facebook.com/pages/Musinetwork-School-of-Music/116451791642 Boston, MA 02132 United States (+1) 6174404373 Event Time: 05:00 am - 11:59 pm |
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Clayton Brothers Quintet
Concert featuring GRAMMY nominee John Clayton (bass), Jeff Clayton (reeds), Gerald Clayton (piano) and Obed Calvaire (drums). Contact: Ariana Ducas | 617-661-5093 |
The Regattabar Jazz Club 1 Bennett Street Cambridge, MA 02138 United States 617.795.3357 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
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International Jazz Day – Jam with the Faculty
Several members of the Stonehill faculty hosted a jazz jam session from 2 – 4 pm in the atrium of the Shield’s Science Center. All were welcome to come and sit in or just listen. The jam was followed by a performance from the Stonehill Concert Band. Contact: Greg Maniero | 508.565.1729 |
Stonehill College Shields Science Center 320 Washington Street North Easton, MA 02357 United States 508-565-1000 Event Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
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The Shook/Russo 5tet Celebrates International Jazz Day
Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club presented the Shook/Russo 5tet, one of the region’s premier jazz ensembles! An evening of jazz at its finest as we joined the international community honoring this great music!! Featuring: Amy Shook (b), Pat Shook (ts), Frank Russo (d), Tim Leahey (t), and Jonathan Epley (g).
Contact:
Gillian Moloney | 240-330-4500 |
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club 7719 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 United States 240-330-4500 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
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Hybrid Jazz From Trish Hennessey – with James Lloyd/Greg Adams/Darryl F. Walker
This special four hour online show featured Jazz from all over the globe and a discussion on the genre’s importance. The program featured Pieces of a Dream co-founder, James Lloyd and East Bay Soul founder Greg Adams, along with EBS vocalist/saxophonist, Darryl F. Walker. Contact: Trish Hennessey | 4106864424 |
Hybrid Jazz From Trish Hennessey 8829 Pennsbury Place Rosedale, MD 21237 United States Event Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
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Juke Jive N’ Jazz Celebrates International Jazz Day
“May there be peace & love & perfection throughout all creation…” – John Coltrane On Juke, Jive N’ Jazz & WMPG Community Radio, we celebrated the power of jazz to bring healing & harmony to humanity with broadcasts of Trane, Bird, Diz, Duke, Satchmo, Mahavishnu, & more. Contact:
Dave Wade | (207) 871-7113 |
WMPG Community Radio 92 Bedford St. Portland, ME 041104 United States (207) 780-4904 Event Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
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Celebrate International Jazz Day with Vincent York’s Jazzistry
A celebration of West Coast Jazz featuring the music of composer Paul Desmond and West Coast jazz icon, Chet Baker. Concert artists included Vincent York, sax; Paul Finkbeiner, trumpet; Ellen Rowe, piano; Marion Hayden, bass and Sean Dobbins, drums. Sponsored by Zingerman’s & WEMU 89.1 Contact:
Vincent York | 734-761-6024 |
Kerrytown Concert House 415 North Fourth Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States 734-769-2999 Event Time: 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Jazz Day in the D
A free concert celebrating International Jazz Day in Downtown Detroit. This dynamic event was hosted by Jazz Network founder Bill Foster and legendary trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. Presented as part of the Jazz-Off Detroit initiative, funded in part by the Knight Foundation. Contact:
Bill Foster | 313-715-0170 |
Carr Center 311 East Grand River Detroit, MI 48226 United States 313-715-0170 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan Jazz Day
JAMM hosted a screening of the Global Concert in Osaka, followed by a jam session with the 496 West Band. Contact:
Lois Mummaw | 517-242-1126 |
Lou and Harry's 16800 Chandler Road East Lansing, MI 48823 United States 517-351-0899 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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Kalamazoo Jazz & Creative Day
The Kalamazoo Jazz & Creative Institute at The Union held their inaugural event in honor of International Jazz Day, celebrating the best of what Kalamazoo has to offer in the way of jazz and creative music. 3 hours of nonstop music, 5 unique groups, 25 Kalamazoo jazz musicians, all free! Contact:
Benje Daneman | (616) 706-3946 |
The Union Cabaret & Grille 125 S Kalamazoo Mall Kalamazoo, MI 49007 United States (269) 384-6756 Event Time: 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm |
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[email protected] Celebrates International Jazz Day With Deon Yates
The jazz ministry at 37 North Church celebrated International Jazz Day with Detroit’s Deon Yates and the explosive Soul Project Band. All proceeds from this concert went to Goya (http://www.goya-inc.org) a mobile food pantry in Metro Detroit. Contact:
Mark Clark | 734-497-3829 |
37 North Church 14250 Reeck Rd. Southgate, MI 48195 United States 734-283-7161 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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Open Mic Jazz Night
The Imperial Room presented Open Mic Jazz Night in honor of International Jazz Day. Contact:
Michael Salvatore | 612-703-0731 |
Imperial Room 517 1st Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55401 United States 612-376-7676 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 2:00 am |
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New Music: Kevin Gastonguay Quartet
This special International Jazz Day edition of Jazz Central’s Wednesday Night New Music Series featured young keyboardist/composer/arranger Kevin Gastonguay and his quartet, featuring Zacc Harris (guitar), Andrew Bergmann (bass) and Greg Schutte (drums). The New Music series presents new compositions and new configurations. Contact:
Andrea Canter | 612-823-5492 |
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 United States Event Time: 08:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
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Foreman/Feily/Schmidt/Musselman
Andrew Foreman (bass), Dave Feily (guitar), Zach Schmidt (drums) and Dan Musselman (piano) got together to improvise on original compositions and favorite tunes, including modern jazz, indie-rock, and alternative pop. Contact:
Andrea Canter | 612-823-5492 |
Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar 308 Prince Street St. Paul, MN 55101 United States Event Time: 07:30 pm - 09:30 pm |
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504 Magazine & Chef Tito Present International Jazz Day 2014
Ben Harris Jazz performed at the Latin Bistro Kansas City. Leader and upright and electric bass player Ben Harris was featured in the following issue of 504 Magazine for the great work he’s doing in the field of jazz. Contact:
Ben Harris | 816-420-9333 |
Latin Bistro 6924 N. Oak Trafficway Gladstone, MO 64118 United States 861-420-9333 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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International Jazz Day at the American Jazz Museum
The American Jazz Museum organized a special commemoration of International Jazz Day. Acclaimed as an “interactive paradise” by the NY Times, the exhibits bring to life the great American art form of jazz. Listening stations, touch screen interactives, and custom mixing boards complement displays of artifacts, graphics, and commissioned artwork in a sculpturally dynamic space. Contact:
Chris Burnett | 816.421.6121 |
American Jazz Museum 1616 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108 United States 816.474.8463 Event Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
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97 Years and Still Jammin!’ The Mutual Musicians Foundation International
The Mutual Musicians Foundation, once known as Local 627 or the “colored” musicians union, will celebrate 100 years in 2017. This year’s celebration included our legendary jam session and a screening of our documentary, “Still Jammin’,” which chronicles the last 97 years of jazz in KC. Contact: Anita J. Dixon |
Mutual Musicians Foundation 1823 Highland Avenue Kansas City, MO 64108 United States 816-612-0864 Event Time: 1:00 am - 5:00 am |
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504 Magazine proudly presents “LEXUS LEN’S WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY”
Lexus Len brought audiences the soulful sounds of Cheryl Brown (vocals), Gerald Warren (drums), Jeff Taylor (base), Jeremiah Allen (keyboard) and Amos Brewer (sax). Contact:
Lexus Len | 314-346-2060 |
The Loft Jazz Club 3112 Olive Street St Louis, MO 63103 United States 314-225-2505 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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The Sunflower Jam
Featuring a day of blues and jazz basic fundamentals for children in Ruleville, Mississippi. The workshop focused on scales and chord changes with a student jam session to follow applying the concepts learned. Contact: Mr. Cedric Evans |
Ruleville High School 360 L. F. Packer Dr. Ruleville, MS 38771 United States Event Time: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm |
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Afternoon Jazz with Brad Edwards
Special International Jazz Day broadcast with host Brad Edwards covering the eras of jazz, with special attention paid to recent recordings by both established artists and newcomers. Contact:
Brad Edwards |
Yellowstone Public Radio 1500 University Drive Billings, MT 59101-0298 United States (406) 657.2941 Event Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
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Shades of Brown Trio – Celebrate International Jazz Day
Sydney’s Martini & Wine Bar hosted a concert by the “Shades of Brown” Trio, featuring Bassist Reggie Sullivan. Contact:
Tammy Greene | 704-277-7154 |
Sydney's Martini and Wine Bar 401. N Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28204 United States 704-503-9060 Event Time: 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Book Signing/Lecture at Letters Bookshop: The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan
Larry Reni Thomas, author of “The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan,” gave a lecture and book signing at Letters Bookshop in Durham, NC. Contact:
Land Arnold | 919-973-2573 |
Letters Bookshop 313 W. Main Street Durham, NC 27701 United States 919-973-2573 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
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Celebrating The Breeze – a tribute to the great Jim Calabrese
The late Jim Calabrese (b. 1931) is legendary in North Carolina and beyond. The folks in Iredell, Catawba, and Mecklenburg counties came together to host a tribute to this great man during Jazz Appreciation Month and in honor of International Jazz Day. Contact: Phyllis Boyd VanHoy | 704-450-9141 |
Twisted Oak Bar & Grill 121 N. Center Street Statesville, NC 28677 United States 704-902-9510 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
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Anonymous Phenomenon live at Laughing Sun Brewing Company
Local supergroup Anonymous Phenomenon, featuring several music teachers and graduates of the University of Mary jazz program, played live on the Sun Stage in the Laughing Sun Brewery located in downtown Bismarck, North Dakota. Contact:
Todd Sattler | 7013912849 |
Laughing Sun Brewing Company 107 North 5th Street Bismarck, ND 58501 United States 701-751-3881 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
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Jazz in the Afternoon with Mike Jacobs & Gordon Spencer
Special International Jazz Day broadcast of KIOS-FM’s “Jazz in the Afternoon,” presenting a wide spectrum of jazz recordings dating back to the “golden age” of jazz in the 1920’s through its evolution in swing, bop, Latin and into today’s new releases, in addition to highlighting the local Nebraska jazz scene. Contact:
Mike Jacobs | 402-557-2777 |
KIOS-FM 91.5 3230 Burt St. Omaha, NE 68131 United States 402-557-2777 Event Time: 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm |
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International Jazz Day Dinner at Three Chimneys Inn, Durham, New Hampshire
A special menu was offered along with live jazz provided by students from nearby University of New Hampshire. Built in 1649 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Three Chimneys Inn is one of the oldest homes in the State of NH. It serves as a BNB offering 23 guest rooms, dining and entertainment. Contact:
Kristine Bowden | 2077760169 |
Three Chimneys Inn 17 Newmarket Rd Rt 108 Durham, NH 03824 United States 603.868.7800 Event Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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International Jazz Day at the Jazz House
Student musicians gathered to rehearse and hold a jam session while our Artistic Chair and world renowned bassist, Christian McBride, presented a community workshop titled “Jazz: Simple and Complicated.” Contact:
Ryan Maloney | 973-744-2273 |
The Jazz House 347 Bloomfield Ave Lower Level Montclair, NJ 07042 United States 973-744-2273 Event Time: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
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WBGO Student Broadcast Festival
For over a decade, WBGO has broadcast students ensembles from around the New York/New Jersey area and beyond during Jazz Appreciation Month. In 2014, we celebrated International Jazz Day by broadcasting a four hour special featuring the groups who come in to the WBGO performance studio in April. Contact: Brandy Wood |
WBGO 54 Park Place Newark, NJ 07102 United States Event Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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Science Park Performance (with Q&A)
An emerging band in the New York area comprised of young jazz musicians gave a performance followed by a Q&A and workshopping for students from Science Park High School in Newark, NJ. Contact: Jasper Dutz | 1(818)809-7105 |
Science Park High School Auditorium 260 Norfolk St Newark, NJ 07103 United States Event Time: 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm |
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David House hosts “All That Jazz” on KUNM, 89.9 FM
Special International Jazz Day broadcast of David House hosting “All That Jazz,” featuring post-bop to mainstream modern and progressive jazz and showcasing what’s new and innovative in the Jazz scene. Artists included: David Binney, Dave Douglas, Bill Frisell, Edward Simon, Alex Sipiagin, Steve Coleman, Ben Monder and Chris Potter. Contact:
Matthew Finch |
KUNM Radio, 89.9 - FM KUNM MSC06 3520 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 United States (877) 277-4806 Event Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
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Jazz at Sundance
Sundance Books & Music played great jazz music in our store all day, from 9AM to 9PM, and created a jazz books display showcasing jazz-related items. As always we offered jazz compact discs and jazz vinyl albums for sale from the carefully curated music area of our store. Contact:
Troy Falk | 775 786 1188 |
Sundance Books and Music 121 California Avenue Reno, NV 89509 United States 775 786 1188 Event Time: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
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International Jazz Day Celebration at the New York Jazz Workshop
Concert by the New York Jazz Workshop’s Modern Jazz Ensemble lead by bassist and composer Andrea Veneziani. Featuring a demonstration of improvisation within the context of Modern Jazz, and how they explore compositions of influential musicians such as Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. Contact:
Alexa Lytle |
The New York Jazz Workshop School of Music Michiko Studios 149 W 46th St. - Floor 2 New York City, NY 10036 United States (1) 646-205-2800 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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George Colligan Trio featuring Linda Oh & Jack DeJohnette
The great Jack DeJohnette took the drum chair alongside pianist Colligan and the prodigiously gifted bassist Linda Oh for two sets of creative improvisation at its highest level. Contact: April Thibeault |
Jazz Standard 116 East 27th Street New York, NY 10016 United States 212-576-2232 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
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The National Jazz Museum in Harlem Presents: International Jazz Day Celebration Concert!
In honor of International Jazz Day, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem (NJMH) illuminated the truly global roots of jazz with an international jam session hosted by vocalist and man-about-town, Michael Mwenso, and curated by NJMH artistic director-at-large, Jonathan Batiste. Contact:
Meera Dugal | 212-348-8300 |
MIST Harlem 46 West 116th Street New York, NY 10026 United States (646) 688-5886 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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The David Hazeltine Quartet
David Hazeltine, called one of “the brightest stars on the jazz piano horizon” by the late Cedar Walton, stopped by Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola for one night only. Hazeltine is both an in-demand pianist in New York and a dedicated educator on the faculty at SUNY Purchase. First set: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm; second set: 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm Contact:
Jessica Moore |
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Jazz at Lincoln Center\'s Frederick P. Rose Hall Broadway at 60th St., 5th Floor New York, NY 10019 United States 212-258-9595 Event Time: 7:30 pm |
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Late Night Session: Chris Pattishall
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Late Night Session at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola features performances feature some of jazz’s most talented up-and-comers. Pianist Chris Pattishall led the proceedings in this installment of the Late Night Session. Contact:
Jessica Moore |
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Jazz at Lincoln Center\'s Frederick P. Rose Hall Broadway at 60th St., 5th Floor New York, NY 10019 United States 212-258-9595 Event Time: 11:30 pm - 1:00 am |
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Antonio Ciacca Sextet
Measure Lounge Artist in Residence Maestro Antonio Ciacca and his sextet performed his originals plus music by T. Monk, C.Basie and V. Feldman. Tap dancer extraordinaire Jessica Vetrano joined the band, which featured Mike Karn on bass, Aaron Kimmel on drums, Tivon Pennicott on tenor sax and Ben Benack on trumpet. Contact:
Michael Smith | (212) 695-4005 |
Measure Lounge 400 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018 United States (212) 695-4005 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
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Jazz at The Red Room
The Red Room presented an evening of Improvised Jazz with the Seth Myers Trio + Two. The night featured captivating vocalist Charenee Wade, the guitar artistry of Joe Cohn, and the trio of Kazuhiro Yokoshima on piano, Seth Myers on bass, and Lawrence Leathers on drums with surprise guests. Contact: Patricia Clark |
The Red Room 85 East 4th Street New York City, NY 10003 United States Event Time: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
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ScoBar Entertainment presents: Hilary Kole Live at The Iridium
Vocalist Hilary Kole presented a concert at the Iridium jazz club. Her current release “You Are There,” (Justin Time/JVC Japan) is a compilation of piano and vocal duets with some of the greatest artists in the history of jazz piano including Dave Brubeck, the late Hank Jones and many more. Contact:
Box Office | 1-212-582-2121 |
The Iridium 1650 Broadway New York City, NY 10019 United States 212-582-2121 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 12:00 am |
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Music of the Americas presents Heloísa Fernandes, solo piano
Music of the Americas presented Brazilian pianist and composer Heloísa Fernandes in concert at the Americas Society. Fernandes was born in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, and took up the piano at age five. Her repertoire focuses on instrumental interpretations of popular Brazilian music. View a YouTube video of Fernandes’ performance. Contact:
Martha Cargo | 212-877-8379 |
Americas Society 680 Park Avenue New York, NY 10065 United States 212-277-8379 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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International Jazz Day In Harlem
The New York Martin Luther King Center for Non-Violence, a U.N. NGO, The Gardens of Tranquility and Contemplation & First Light, International Communications Association and RAKA International presented “A Celebration and Recognition of Current and Historical Harlem Jazz Institutions” in honor of International Jazz Day. Contact:
Daa'iya L. Sanusi | 1.347.237.2823 |
The Dwyer Cultural Center: Harlem's Center for Arts Innovation 258 St. Nicholas Avenue @123rd Street New York, NY 10027 United States 1.212.222.3060 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
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Rale Micic & Dave Stryker Duo
International Jazz Day installment of guitar x2 concert series featured Dave Stryker and Rale Micic on guitar. Contact:
Rale Micic | +1 9179162309 |
Whynot Jazz Room 14 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014 United States (646) 756-4145 Event Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
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United Nations celebrates International Jazz Day with concert by Dimitrije Vasiljevic
The UN celebrated with a concert in NYC by Dimitrije Vasiljevic. The award-winning pianist & composer from Serbia showcased his own music, which weaves Balkan motifs into European jazz, and original arrangements of jazz standards. Brazilian UN employee Sergio Pereira made a guest appearance on guitar. Contact:
Danijela Milic |
United Nations Headquarters - Dag Hammarskjold Library Auditorium UN Headquarters - Room L-105 First Avenue at 46th Street New York, NY 10017 United States Event Time: 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm |
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GARY BARTZ QUARTET & Late Night with KOJO ODU RONEY & FRIENDS at MINTON’S
Legendary saxophonist Gary Bartz headlined this late night event featuring 9-Year Old Drummer Kojo Odu Roney at the legendary birthplace of bebop – Minton’s Harlem. Presented by Revive Music. 8pm & 10pm Dinner Sets / 11pm Late Night Contact:
Meghan Stabile |
Minton's 206 West 118th New York, NY 10026 United States (212) 243-2222 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am |
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Jazz Alive with Ginetta’s Vendetta
Ginnetta M. of Ginetta’s Vendetta performed selections from her latest album, “Standards,” which stayed 9 weeks on the JazzWeek charts. Contact:
Ginetta M. | (646) 345 0456 |
Le Singe Vert 160 7th Avenue New York, NY 10011 United States (212) 366 4100 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
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Jazz Spotlight On Sinatra salutes International Jazz Day
We discussed International Jazz Day and encouraged people to go out to hear Jazz LIVE and to purchase jazz music supporting the artists they love. Contact: Nancy Barell |
Jazz Spotlight On Sinatra 444 East 82 St NYC, NY 10028 United States 212 744-5892 Event Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Spontaneous Duos: An International Jazz Day Celebration
A concert of overlapping duos: spontaneous creations! John Beck, Mike Kaupa, Jacob Dupre, Mike Frederick, Sean Jefferson, Theresa Chen, Jeff Campbell, Alexa Tarantino, Kristen Shiner McGuire, Daruisz Terefenko, Dean Keller, Emiliano Lasansky, Wendy Eisenberg, Bill Tiberio, Brendan Lanighan and more! Contact:
Christopher Teal | 509 230 0688 |
Messinger One (Eastman Community Music School) The Corner of East Ave and Gibbs St. Rochester, NY 14604 United States Event Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
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WGMC JAZZ 90.1 Interview with Congresswoman Louise Slaughter
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter was interviewed to discuss the power and impact that jazz has in education, the arts and as a force to unite people globally. Before entering public life, Congresswoman Slaughter was a jazz singer! Contact:
Derrick Lucas | 585-966-2404 |
WGMC JAZZ 90.1 1139 Maiden Lane Rochester, NY 14615 United States 1-800-790-0415 Event Time: 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
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Nippon Soul: The History of Jazz in Japan
Radio host Derrick Lucas discussed the impact that Japan has had in supporting and nurturing jazz. Program featured legendary recordings, artists and current artists who are taking Jazz further. Contact:
Derrick Lucas |
WGMC JAZZ 90.1 1139 Maiden Lane Rochester, NY 14615 United States 1-800-790-0415 Event Time: 12:00 am - 4:00 am |
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MJ Territo Trio
The MJ Territo Trio returned to An American Bistro in Tuckahoe, NY (Westchester County) for its second celebration of International Jazz Day. The trio played standards and original compositions by all members of the trio. With MJ Territo, vocals; Victor LaGamma, piano; Lee Marvin, bass. Contact:
MJ Territo | 914-318-6667 |
An American Bistro 296 Columbus Avenue Tuckahoe, NY 10707 United States 914-793-0807 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
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International Jazz Day 2014: Cincinnati
A concert celebrating International Jazz Day with the Jerry Conrad Quintet featuring Ron Bramlage on tenor sax, Phil Burkhead on piano and Jimmy Seward on drums. Contact: Dan Aren | 1-513-369-6900 |
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County 800 Vine Street Library Square Cincinnati, OH 45202 United States 513-369-6900 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
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Laura Varcho
Dynamic Cleveland Jazz Vocalist back at Nighttown! Featuring Joe Hunter (piano), Bryan Thomas (acoustic bass) & Glenn Davis (drums). Laura Varcho is a dynamic and accomplished vocalist and entertainer whose audiences are moved by her ability to convey the deepest, most personal emotions. Contact:
Steve Frumkin | 941-924-8452 |
Nighttown 12387 Cedar Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 United States 216-795-0550 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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University of Central Oklahoma Jazz Ensemble Concert with Bob Mintzer
The award-wininng “UCO Jazz Ensemble I” presented a special concert with acclaimed composer/arranger/saxophonist Bob Mintzer at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond, Oklahoma. Contact:
Brian Gorrell, Jazz Studies Division Head | (405) 359-7989 x 278 |
University of Central Oklahoma Jazz Lab 100 East 5th Street Edmond, OK 73034 United States (405) 359-7989 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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KMHD presents: Mel Brown Quartet/Chris Brown Quartet
KMHD Jazz Radio’s official Jazz Day event featured Portland’s living legend, drummer Mel Brown with his top-call quartet for the first set, followed by the modern sound of the Christopher Brown quartet, led by Mel’s son. Contact:
Matt Fleeger | 503-445-1853 |
Jimmy Mak's 221 NW 10th Portland, OR 97209 United States 503-295-6542 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
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Central PA Friends of Jazz Jam Session
The Central PA Friends of Jazz has been educating, presenting and promoting jazz since 1980. We presented an open jazz Jam Session to celebrate International Jazz Day, hosted by the Paul Bratcher Trio. Contact:
Steve Rudolph | 717-540-1010 |
Gullifty's 1104 Carlisle Rd Camp Hill, PA 17011 United States 717-761-6692 Event Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
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Brubeck and Temple University Singers
The Boyer College of Music and Dance and Temple Choral Activities Department presented Dave Brubeck’s “Pange Lingua Variations” with guest artist Darius Brubeck (piano) and the Temple University Singers. Also on the concert was the Temple University Women’s Chorus and the Temple Jazz Singers. Contact:
Mitos Andaya |
Temple Performing Arts Center 1837 N. Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19122 United States (215) 204-9860 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Coltrane and Cocktails
The Ultimate R&B/Hip-Hop/Jazz Fusion of John Coltrane featuring the legendary Alfie Pollitt Trio. Patrons enjoyed light refreshments and signature “Coltrane” cocktails. Contact:
Kelli Caldwell |
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States Event Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Gloria Galante, harp and Odean Pope, sax
Concert performance by harp and saxophone duo at local boutique Red House East Falls. Gloria Galante, harp and Odean Pope, sax were first introduced by mutual friend Alice Coltrane. Her husband John Coltrane had loved the harp/sax combination, so a new jazz duo was born! Galante and Pope have brought their dynamic duo to Chamber Music America, The Kimmel Center and many other venues. Contact:
Barbara Browne | 610 203 1023 |
Red House East Falls 3733 Midvale Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129 United States 610 203-1023 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm |
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Joe Negri Quartet with Marty Ashby, Tom Wendt & Tony Depaolis
Concert featuring the Joe Negri Quartet with Marty Ashby, Tom Wendt & Tony Depaolis. Contact:
Amy Kline | 4123220800 |
James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy 422 Foreland Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 United States Event Time: 7:00 pm |
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JazzLive Junior Jam Session
JazzLive Junior Jam Session morning jazz party with over 100 preschool kids, sitting in with members of the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra! Presented by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust/PNC Grow Up Great. Contact:
Janis Burley Wilson |
Trust Education Center 805 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States |
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WJZP 105.1 Celebrate International Jazz Day
WJZP broadcast two programs in honor of International Jazz Day: 6:00AM – 10:00AM Keith Rollins 6:00PM-8:00PM Kim Rowe Contact:
Dennis Ross | 207.756.8989 |
WJZP-FM 110 Marginal Way Portland, ME 04101 United States 207.756.8989 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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University of Rhode Island Music Department Presents FREE Concert/Workshop featuring Steel Pannist Aaron Abrahamson Cote & Panoramic View
Steel pannist Aaron Abrahamson Cote led his band Panoramic View in an International Jazz Day event that highlighted original compositions with Caribbean jazz flare! A hands-on workshop followed, giving listeners the chance to learn about the compositional process, the unique steel pan, music career development, & more! Watch a YouTube video of one of the event’s performances. Contact:
Aaron Abrahamson Cote | (401) 662-2174 |
University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center 105 Upper College Road Kingston, RI 02881 United States Event Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
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60th Anniversary Newport Jazz Festival® celebrates International Jazz w. Jon Batiste & Stay Human
Jon Batiste, Artistic Director-at-Large for the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, and his Stay Human group took to the stage at the recently restored Casino Theatre in Newport, Rhode Island to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival on International Jazz Day. Proceeds benefited the educational programs of Newport Festivals Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Contact:
Deborah Ross | 1-212-452-3036 |
Casino Theater 9 Freebody Street Newport, RI 02840 United States 401-341-2295 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm |
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All-Day On-Air Musical Celebration of the Jazz Giants & Yet To Be Giants
All-Day, All-Night KCSM Jazz91 (kcsm.org) ran profiles and music of the jazz greats and new artists on the scene hosted by veteran broadcasters and educators Bob Parlocha, Alisa Clancy, Chris Cortez, Melanie Berzon, Jayne Sanchez, and Ron Pelletier at 91.1/90/.7 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Contact:
Alisa Clancy | 650.524.6945 |
KCSM Studios 1700 West Hillsdale Blvd. San Mateo 94402 United States 650.574.9136 Event Time: 1:01 am - 12:59 am |
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Jazz Artists of Charleston Celebrates in the Lowcountry
Jazz Artists of Charleston hosted the official Charleston, South Carolina International Jazz Day event at the Charleston Jazz House: a screening of the exciting 2014 International Jazz Day concert, LIVE from Osaka! Contact:
Erin Fornadel |
Charleston Jazz House 93 Spring Street, Suite A Charleston, SC 29403 United States (843) 641-0011 Event Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
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Public Radio Jazz Show – South Dakota Public Broadcasting Radio Network based in Vermillion, South Dakota
“Jazz Nightly with Jim Clark” is featured on the South Dakota Public Broadcasting Network from 8 to 11 p.m. central time Monday through Friday. In honor of International Jazz Day, Jim played recordings from legendary jazz artists including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis. Contact:
Jim Clark | 011-1-605-677-3117 |
"Jazz Nightly," South Dakota Public Broadcasting Network South Dakota Public Broadcasting Al Neuharth Media Center, 555 North Dakota Street Vermillion,, SD 57069 United States (605)-677-3117 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
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University of Texas DHFS Jazz Music Appreciation
To recognize International Jazz Day, this program featured a viewing of the documentary film “A Great Day in Harlem” along with a discussion about the social and political relevance of Jazz during the 20th Century. Participants learned about important moments in the history of jazz music. Contact:
John Halaburt | 512-232-3412 |
The University of Texas at Austin 309 E. 21st Street Austin, Texas 78705 United States 512-232-3412 Event Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Knoxville Jazz Day with Kelle Jolly and The Will Boyd Project
Vocalist Kelle Jolly and saxophonist Will Boyd of the Will Boyd Project performed a live concert at the Knoxville City-County Building to celebrate International Jazz Day, which was recognized by the city mayor, Mayor Madeline Rogero in 2013. Contact:
Kelle Jolly | 1-865-622-7174 |
City of Knoxville City County Building 400 Main Street Knoxville, TN 37910 United States 865-215- 2000 Event Time: 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm |
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“Soul Song” Soulsville Honors Osaka Japan
The Japan-America Society from the University of Memphis came to the Soulsville Charter School and offered a Japanese cultural demonstration teaching Japanese calligraphy and an origami demo beginning at 3:30 pm. There was also a jam session featuring “Hamabe no Uta” (Song of The Seashore) arranged by Donald Brown. Contact: Paul McKinney | 901-246-4648 |
The Stax Music Academy 910 E. McLemore Avenue Memphis, TN 38106 United States 901-261-6399 Event Time: 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
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Austin Jazz Alliance 2014 Jazz Appreciation Awards/Jam
The Austin Jazz Alliance hosted the 2014 Austin Jazz Alliance Jazz Appreciation awards and jam session, featuring a jazz jam and presentation ceremony honoring the 2014 Jazz Appreciation award recipients. Contact:
Fito Kahn | 5127759270 |
The Brass House 115 San Jacinto Blvd Austin, TX 78701 United States 512-296-2188 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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Asilomar at the Elephant Room
Concert featuring original music written for large ensemble from composers Erik Telford and Marcus Wilcher! Contact: Erik Telford |
Elephant Room 315 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 United States Event Time: 09:30 pm - 01:30 am |
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Sentimental Journey with Caleb Chapman Music’s Siren Sounds
This amazing vocal jazz ensemble comprised of singers ages 12-15 took audience members for a walk down memory lane. In the style of the Andrews Sisters, these talented singers under the direction of Jenn Madsen highlighted the music of the boogie boogie era with spunk and style! Contact:
Stephanie Kettle | 801-763-0200 |
Caleb Chapman Soundhouse 555 E Main St Ste A American Fork, UT 84003 United States 801-763-0200 Event Time: 07:00 pm - 08:00 pm |
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Corey Christiansen with Rowland Hall School Bands
Corey Christiansen served as guest artist with Rowland Hall School Bands in this Salt Lake City area event. A day of clinics and workshops for the students preceded a group concert. Contact:
Corey Christiansen |
Rowland Hall High School 960 E. 800 S. Salt Lake City, UT 84001 United States Event Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
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Nighttime Jazz with Steve Williams
Host Steve Williams featured in-studio special guest Tad Calcara and the New Deal Swing with singer Melissa Pace Tanner. In celebrating the global influences of jazz, Williams handpicked some jazz favorites from Russia, Brazil, Cuba, France, and England. Contact:
Steve Williams |
KUER 90.1 Eccles Broadcast Center 101 South Wasatch Drive #240 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 United States (801) 581-6625 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am |
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International Jazz Day w/ George Mason Jazz
The George Mason University Jazz Studies department showcased the Mason Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop Big Band, Jazz Combos, Traditional Jazz Ensemble, Afro-Cuban Ensemble and Jazz Vocal Ensemble in concert at the beautiful Center for the Arts. Contact:
Darden Purcell |
George Mason University Center for the Arts Center for the Arts at Mason 4400 University Drive MS 2F5 Fairfax, VA 22030 United States 703-993-2787 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Vermont Jazz Center Weekly Jam Session
The Vermont Jazz Center dedicated their killin’ weekly jam session to International Jazz Day. Open to all ages; young people especially encouraged. All instruments and vocalists welcome. Contact:
Eugene Uman | 802 254 9088 |
Vermont Jazz Center 72 Cotton Mill HIll, #222 Brattleboro, VT 05301 United States 802 254 9088 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Jazz Wednesdays at Juniper
Restaurant hosted a concert featuring The Patricia Julien Project, a contemporary jazz quartet made up of Vermont musicians Patricia Julien (flute), Alec Julien (guitar), Jeremy Harlos (bass), and Caleb Bronz (drums). Contact:
Patricia Julien | 802-863-6917 |
Juniper Bar & Restaurant 41 Cherry Street Burlington, VT 05401 United States 802-651-0080 Event Time: 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
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Skagit Valley College Radio Celebrates International Jazz Day
Skagit Valey College Radio aired the all-star global concert as an opportunity to share jazz from around the world, to introduce new music and artists and to sit back and groove! Contact:
Dr. D | (360) 416-7001 |
Skagit Valley College Radio 2405 East College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 United States (360) 416-7001 Event Time: 8:00 pm - 10:40 pm |
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Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents: Fred Hersch Trio
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley welcomed jazz/pianist and composer Fred Hersch with John Hebert (bass) and Eric McPherson (drums). Details: http://www.jazzalley.com/www- Contact:
Jazz Alley | 206-441-9729 |
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley 2033 6th Ave and Lenora Seattle, WA 98121 United States 206-441-9729 Event Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
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Seattle Center and Jazz In The City Concert Series Celebrates International Jazz Day with Tribute Concert to Ernestine Anderson, Seattle’s Jazz Ambassador!
Seattle Center and Jazz In The City Concert Series celebrated with a free lunch time concert tribute to Ernestine Anderson, Seattle Jazz Ambassador. Contact:
Dr. James R. Gore | 206-325-5454 |
Seattle Center Armory Seattle Center 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109 United States 206-684-7200 Event Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
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WHUR Radio Washington DC Promotes International Jazz Day on website and social media
96.3FM WHUR Radio in Washington, D.C. promoted International Jazz Day on their website and their various social media pages, along with other stations in the Howard University Radio Network including WHUR World 96.3 FM HD2, and H.U.R. Voices on Sirius XM Channel 141. Contact:
Maxx Myrick | 202-806-3565 |
96.3 FM WHUR Washington, DC 529 Bryant St. NW Washington, D.C. United States Event Time: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
| United States |
Nasar Abadey’s SUPERNOVA Chamber Orchestra
Specifically requested by Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Jazz Jason Moran, drummer and composer Abadey’s 10-piece jazz orchestra brought a mix of jazz, bebop, fusion, Afro-Cuban, Afro Brazilian, and free form to the Millennium Stage for a free concert in honor of International Jazz Day. Contact: Emily Krahn |
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566 United States 1-800-444-1324 Event Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| United States |
Latin Jazz Masterclass with Brian Lynch
University of Wisconsin at Madison hosted a Latin jazz masterclass with trumpeter Brian Lynch and the Ty Peterson group. Unticketed free educational event, open to the public. Contact:
Johannes Wallmann |
Morphy Recital Hall, UW Madison 455 N. Park Street Madison, WI 53706 United States (608) 263-1900 Event Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
| United States |
Randy Sabien Presents: McNally Smith College of Music’s Hot Club Ensemble & Breaking Brass in Concert
Violinist Randy Sabien presented his Hot Cub Ensemble comprised of students from the McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul. Sharing the stage was another college ensemble, “Breaking Brass,” a New Orleans style brass band under the direction of Dr. Scott Agster. Contact:
Elizabeth | 608-661-8599 |
The Brink Lounge 701 E. Washington Ave. Madison, Wisconsin 53703 United States 608-661-8599 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| United States |
Solar Mountain Records All Day In-Store Jazz Spin
Hand selected classic jazz vinyl from owner Bart Lay with a special tribute to Fats Waller, in addition to Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Ornette Coleman. Also spun sounds of be-bop, avant garde and New Orleans throughout the day. Contact: Bart Lay | (304) 788-1055 |
Solar Mountain Records 21 Armstrong St. Keyser, WV 26726 United States (304) 788-1055 Event Time: 11:00 am - 05:00 pm |
| United States |
Rehearsal Jazz Foundation of Jackson Hole
Jazz foundation of Jackson Hole held its Wednesday Big Band Rehearsal in the Jackson Center for the Arts to celebrate International Jazz Day. Contact: Mark Memmer |
Jackson Center for the Arts 265 Cache Street Jackson, WY 83001 United States Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Uruguay |
Día Internacional del Jazz en Mercedes
Two youth jazz bands, La Orquesta Joven de Soriano and La Montevideana Big Band, performed sets at the Municipal Theater as part of the Jazz A La Calle program. Contact:
Inés Rosales |
Teatro 28 de Febrero 28 de Febrero esquina Ferreira Aldunate Mercedes Uruguay Event Time: 8:00 pm |
| Uruguay |
Dia Internacional del Jazz Montevideo
Mini-festival produced under the auspices of UNESCO in Uruguay: At 6pm: a conference lecture by the President of the Hot Club of Montevideo – “How to Listen to Jazz” – with live music by Hot Club musicians. Contact:
Tato Moreno |
Teatro Solís Reconquista s/n Bartlome Mitre Montevideo 11000 Uruguay |
| Uzbekistan |
International Jazz Day 2014: Uzbekistan
The Uzbek National Commission for UNESCO sponsored a multi-city celebration featuring concerts, workshops and other events. Contact: Alisher Ikramov |
National Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan for UNESCO 54, Mustaqillik Avenue University of World Economy and Diplomacy Building B, Room 316 Tashkent 100077 Uzbekistan |
| Venezuela |
Dia Internacional del Jazz en Barquisimeto Venezuela
La Fundación Festival Internacional de Jazz en Barquisimeto joined the global celebration of International Jazz Day 2014 by presenting live concert. Performers included a trio comprised of Valentina Becerra (vocals), “Nene” Quintero (percussion) and Laurent Lecuyer (piano) with special guests. Contact:
Zuly Perdomo Mattey | +58 412510 0300 |
Auditorio Colegio de Abogados del Estado Lara Av. Los Abogados, carr. 29 Barquisimeto, Lara 3001 Venezuela +58 412 5100300 Event Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Venezuela |
International Jazz Day Venezuela – Barquisimeto 2014
Organized by Gobernación & Alcaldía of Barquisimeto, IMCA, CORTULARA, CONCULTURA, BIOTEL SUITES and MÚSICA OCULTA. Concerts featuring Antonio Socas Lara, Jazz Session Quartet, Fernando Freitez & Blanca Pulido, Rafael Hernández & Edgar Rodríguez, Trío Crespo-García-Socas and Barquisimeto Big Band Jazz. Contact:
Omar Aguirre | +58 416 2515832 |
Palacio Municipal - Palacio de Gobierno - Auditorio Julio Pérez Rojas - Monumento al Sol Naciente - CC La Estancia - Plaza de la Justicia - Biotel Suites Av. Libertador con Av. Antonio Benitez Mendez Zona Industrial I Barquisimeto , Lara 3001 Venezuela +58 416 2515832 Event Time: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Venezuela |
Concierto Día Internacional de Jazz Valencia, Venezuela
La Dirección de Cultura de la Universidad de Carabobo presented a live concert in Valencia, Venezuela featuring bands UC Jazz, 8 Son Suficiente, Borburata Jazz, and Herz Jazz Ensamble among others. Contact: Fosforo Sequera | 58-414-1248974 |
Metrópolis Shopping Center Valencia Autopista Regional del Centro. Municipio San Diego Carabobo , Valencia 2001 Venezuela 58 214 839.00.00 Event Time: 04:00 pm - 09:00 pm |
| Venezuela |
International Jazz Day Puerto Cabello
International Jazz Day concert featuring a big band and the Emerzon Jazz Quartet, as well as a clinic. Contact: Emerzon Gregorio Meneses Caldera | 02423028236 |
Teatro Municipal de Puerto Cabello Puerto Cabello, Carabobo 2050 Venezuela 02423615117 Event Time: 2:04 pm - 6:08 pm |
| Vietnam |
International Jazz Day 2014: Viet Nam
The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi played jazz music in its Le Club Bar in honor of the day. Contact: Ms. Ly Le |
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi Vietnam |
| Yemen |
International Jazz Day 2014: Yemen
The Institut Français de Sanaa arranged to share informational materials on International Jazz Day and its positive message with visitors. |
Institut Francais de Sanaa 40 Dairy sud Sanaa Yemen |
| Zambia |
International Jazz Day 2014: Zambia
The Alliance Français de Lusaka presented a concert with a jazz quintet titled “Where Jazz Meets Zambia,” announcing the occasion to Zambians via posters and promotions on its Facebook page. |
Alliance Français de Lusaka Plot 22725, Alick Nkhata Avenue PO Box 30948 Lusaka Zambia |
| Zimbabwe |
International Jazz Day 2014: Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Academy of Music organized an educational activity with its music students and faculty. Contact: M. Michael Bullivant |
Zimbabwe Academy of Music Bulawayo Zimbabwe |
