Wayne Shorter participated each year in International Jazz Day and was deeply committed to its mission of uniting people around the world through the power of jazz. He was a giant in the music and we are forever grateful for his friendship and the generous sharing of his vast knowledge and wisdom with all of us.

Join the worldwide celebration of International Jazz Day. Register your April 30 event for free today.

Watch the 2022 All-Star Global Concert and learn more about the dozens of internationally acclaimed artists from jazz and world music who participated.

Independent artists and organizers on all seven continents present an astonishing array of performance, educational and community outreach programming each year for International Jazz Day.

It’s easy to participate in International Jazz Day every April 30. Learn more about the history of the world’s largest celebration of jazz and access curated suggestions and resources from our outreach team.

On April 30, teachers and students around the world use International Jazz Day as an opportunity to learn more about the empowering history and legacy of jazz music. Check out our growing library of free educational videos and resources.

View hundreds of videos from past International Jazz Day celebrations, including official clips from the All-Star Global Concert and incredible submissions from our partners in more than 190 countries.