| Country/Territory | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| United States |
VIDEO RELEASE by USAF Airmen of Note & Royal Australian Air Force Big Band
At 9:00 am (Eastern Standard Time) on April 30th, 2019, the U.S. AIR FORCE AIRMEN OF NOTE and ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BIG BAND will be releasing a video celebrating International Jazz Day on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/USAFBand) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheUSAFBand). The video features a performance of SAMMY NESTICO’s “Ya Gotta Try” by the Airmen of Note and the RAAF Big Band. Contact:
Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Irish | +1-202-320-5775 |
Online , Event Time: 09:00 |
| United States |
AK Jazz Workshop Advanced Band Rehearsal
The AK Jazz Workshop Advanced Adult Quartet, directed by guitarist Mark Manners, will be enjoying playing jazz from 5-7 p.m. in their Tuesday Jazz Class in Anchorage, AK. Contact:
John Damberg | +1 907-332-3234 |
Alaska Jazz Workshop studio 1600 Wolverine St. Anchorage, AK 99504 Event Time: 14:00 |
| United States |
Victor Goines with The NW Arkansas Jazz All-Star Youth Ensemble
The NW Arkansas Jazz All-Star Youth Ensemble recruits music students (8th-12th grades) to participate in a jazz big band, covering classic repertoire from the golden age of swing to original and modern compositions. Students are provided 12 weeks of intensive rehearsals and one-on-one instructions on jazz concepts, improvisation and fundamentals of ensemble performance. The program includes a professional recording session where the students experience technical aspects of sound capture and recording, as well as performance with world renowned guest artists who rehearse with the students and play alongside them for their concert at Walton Arts Center. Contact:
Robert Ginsburg | +1 479-571-2751 |
Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St Fayetteville, AK 72701 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
Jazz Education is Cool in the School
On International Jazz Day 2019, the Tennessee Valley Jazz Society’s All-stars will play for students, faculty and staff at Huntsville Achievement School.Huntsville Achievement School provides an affordable educational option for K-12 students with learning differences such as Autism & others. Contact:
Howard Bankhead | +1 2566048172 |
Huntsville Achievement School 4217 9th Ave SW Huntsville, AL 35805 Event Time: 02:00 |
| United States |
Jazz Education is Cool
“Jazz Education is Cool” program. Since 1998, the Tennessee Valley Jazz Society has presented the program “Jazz Education is Cool in the Schools” to over 34,500 students, faculty and staff. The program curriculum includes 1st) playing a jazz tune and a brief history of the song; 2nd) each musician demonstrates how the sounds are made from the instrument and gives a brief talk about themselves and the importance of math and education; 3rd) another song is played and the presenter explains the math in the music; 4th)question and answer period where the students with a question must raise their hands, give their age and grade and ask their questions of the musicians, 5th) if times permits the band plays one last tune and invites some students to play their instruments. Contact:
Howard Bankhead | 2566048172 |
Edmonton Heights Family Life Center 223 Salem Drive Huntsville, AL 35811 Event Time: 04:00 |
| United States |
International Jazz Day AZ Foundation Presents Donald Harrison
Doc Jones is honored to welcome his friend Donald Harrison who was born in New Orleans in 1960 and grew up in a home environment saturated with the city’s traditional brass bands, afro-new Orleans culture, modern jazz, R&B, funk, classical, world and dance music. Big Chief Donald Harrison is bringing the flavor of NOLA to AZ to help his friend Doc Jones to Unite the State Around a “Bill” declaring April Jazz Month, and April 30th Int’l Jazz Day a holiday. Arizona is in for a Dance Party. Contact:
Dr. William Doc Jones | +1 6025247998 |
Mesa Arts Center 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201 Event Time: 04:00 |
| United States |
Keiko Matsui at Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix, AZ
International Contemporary Jazz pianist, Keiko Matsui, will be performing with her band at the Musical Instrument Museum at 4725 E. Mayo Bl. Phoenix, AZ 85050. Shows at 7pm and 9pm. Keiko’s new album, Echo, debuted at # 1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz sales chart on March 4, 2019. Contact:
Bud Harner | 818-582-8149 |
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Bl. Phoenix, AZ 85050 Event Time: 07:00 |
| United States |
Doc Jones Presents Mario Abney pays tribute to Roy Hargrove
Chicago-born jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader Mario Abney, now of New Orleans, fuses traditional and extended trumpet techniques in signature, inventive ways. His strikingly personal instrumental vision endows the music with an infinite array of tonal color that reflects his many influences. Abney will kick of Jazz Appreciation Month for Int’l Jazz Day AZ Foundation, to help Doc Jones Unit the State of AZ around Int’l Jazz Day Bill declaring a April 30th a Holiday Contact:
William Doc Jones | +1 6025247998 |
ASU Kerr Cultural Center 6110 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Event Time: 07:00 |
| United States |
Tucson Jazz Society -Salute International Jazz Day
Tucson Jazz Society On April 30, 2019 will join the International Jazz Day community around the world in celebrating the power of Jazz music. The Tucson Jazz Society of Tucson, Arizona will present notable jazz artists from all over Tucson and Southern Arizona. Contact:
Clarence Boykins | +1 520 401 3959 |
Jacome Plaza 9715 E Quail Pl TUCSON, AZ 85748 Event Time: 04:30 |
| United States |
Jazz at the Plaza Presents Dayren Santamaria & Made in Cuba
ABOUT DAYREN SANTAMARIA & MADE IN CUBA BAND! Dayren Santamaria was fated to be an entertainer. Born in Matanzas, Cuba this virtuoso Afro-Cuban violinist’s passion for music has taken her on a journey around the world and across musical styles. Her band Dayren Santamaria & Made in Cuba is comprised of Grammy winners and recording artists Oscar Hernandez (Piano), Raul Pineda (Drums/Timbales), Joey De Leon (Congas/Vocals), Alfred Ortiz (Vocals/Percussion), and Ross Schodek (Bass). They perform in the Southland and all around the world. For more information about Dayren Santamaria, please visit her on social media and Dayren.com. Contact:
Imani Tolliver | +17145623860 |
Ehlers Event Center 8150 Knott Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival
PREMIERE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ ACTS AND PERFORMANCES ON 2 STAGES. WORLD CLASS ARTS PAVILLION FEATURING FINE ART ON DISPLAY AND FOR SALE IN A GALLERY SETTING. EXPERIENCE AN ECLECTIC MIX OF JAZZ, ART, SPOKEN WORD, VENDORS, INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL ARTISTS TOGETHER TO BENEFIT THE MERVYN M. DYMALLY AFRICAN AMERICAN POLITICAL & ECONOMIC INSTITUTE. Contact:
Oz Benoit | +1 (562) 424-0013 |
Dignity Health Sports Park 18400 Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 Event Time: 13:00 |
| United States |
Jazz with Miki Concert
Celebrating International Jazz Day early with local and multilingual vocalist Miki Melton! Enjoy with friends as she delights your ears with her smooth, light voice in an entertaining afternoon of jazz. www.mikimel.com Light refreshments will be provided. Members free, senior guests pay $5. Preregistration required. Space is limited! Sign up at the front desk. Contact:
Miki Melton | +1 (650) 455-1164 |
Cupertino Senior Center, City of Cupertino 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014 Event Time: 13:30 |
| United States |
San Diego's 1st Annual International Jazz Day with the Int'l Academy of Jazz!
In Celebration of International Jazz Day, what more fitting way than to explore jazz with the International Academy of Jazz and it’s young, next-generation of jazz musicians. Two-time Grammy winning Artistic Director, Kamau Kenyatta, along with Grossmont Community College, Department Chair, Derek Cannon will conduct short jazz workshops which include the history and culture of jazz along with live demonstrations. Contact:
Guy Gonzales | +1 619 977-7453 |
Grossmont Community College Recital Hall Grossmont Community College 8880 Grossmont College Dr. El Cajon, CA 92020 Event Time: 17:00 |
| United States |
International Jazz Day Inglewood Jazzabration®
Join us at the Miracle Theatre as our Young Lions & Lioness of Jazz, showcase their stuff with the help of Living Legend Foundation Legends. A night to remember and one for the history books for sure! Details call Linda Morgan 5627626441 Contact:
Linda Morgan | +1 562 762 6441 |
The Miracle Theatre The Miracle Theatre 226 S. Market St Inglewood, CA 90301 Event Time: 16:00 |
| United States |
Fantasy Big Band
The Fantasy Big Band returns to the LIT Lounge at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in beautiful Indio, CA. Again this year, the band celebrates the wonderful world of jazz with the global community and our local audience. This is a special installment of our monthly jazz concert series “Jazz at the Twelve” held on the fourth Sunday of each month in the Twelve Lounge (top floor of hotel elevator.) Contact: Paul MacKey | +1 760-601-0252 |
LIT Lounge at Fantasy Springs 84245 Indio Springs Drive Indio, CA Event Time: 02:00 |
| United States |
Donald Byrd Acoustic & Electric Sessions
On Sunday April 28th, Jazz Appreciation Month concludes with the celebration of the life and music of jazz trumpet legend, educator Dr. Donald Byrd. The Donald Byrd Acoustic & Electric Sessions bring together 2 Time Grammy Nominated Pianist Kevin Toney, who attended Howard University and became the leader of “The Blackbyrds”, Azar Lawrence, Johnny Britt Trumpet, and Dominique Toney Songstress And All-star Band. Concert is Sponsored by KJAZZ 88.1 and We Groove Entertainment. Contact:
Kevin Toney | +1 818 623 7081 |
The Miracle Theater 226 S Market St. Inglewood, California 90301 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
Sessions @ Five Points: International Jazz Day Edition
In the spirit of International Jazz Day, come out and celebrate jazz music at San Jose Jazz’s co-presented free weekly jazz jam. For this special night, we’re packing this jam with your favorite Bay Area jazz artists for an unforgettable night of music.
The evening will begin with a concert by the house band followed by an open jam session for any local jazz musician itching for a chance to hone their skills in live performance. The house band changes each week with a new bandleader who’ll contribute their own distinctive voice. Get ready for an evening of new discoveries in sound and musicianship, and don’t forget your instrument! Contact:
Kelly Quinlan | 40828875572329 |
Five Points 169 W Santa Clara St San Jose, California 95113 Event Time: 20:30 |
| United States |
International Jazz Day Jazzabration®️
A day of music celebration Jam, led by Living Jazz Legends Contact: Linda Morgan | +1 5627626441 |
City Club LA 555 S. Flower St 51st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 Event Time: 18:00 |
| United States |
Karina Corradini CD Release Party
CD Release Party of Bridge to Infinity, Tribute to Zane Musa. Contact:
Karina Corradini | +1 310-462-1439 |
Barbara Morrison Performing Art Center 4305 Degnan Blvd #101 Los Angeles,, CA 90008 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
Los Angeles City College Music Department Open House
Open House for prospective students. Student Jazz Ensembles, Big Band, Chamber Groups, and Choirs will perform; student compositions and media projects will be displayed; faculty will be available to answer questions about scholarships (free-tuition for music majors; free food and parking! Contact:
Tina Raymond | +1 2487635345 |
Herb Alpert Music Center Herb Alpert Music Center - 855 N Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029 Event Time: 18:30 |
| United States |
International Jazz Day w Michelly Cordova
Live from the comfort of the charming Kulak’s Woodshed, join Michelly Cordova and the Brandon Fansher Sextet for a night of jazz, blues, swing and hardbop in the heart of North Hollywood. Come join the Party! It’s International Jazz Day. I’m honored to host this event, filled with great music and good times. Contact:
Michelly Cordova |
Kulak's Woodshed 5230 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 91607 Event Time: 20:00 |
| United States |
Music of Tom Hoffmann-West Coast Jazz Fest in Celebration of International Jazz Day 2019!
Two Stages- Sequoia Hall – Amigo Stage Contact:
Sharon Hoffmann | +1 209 813 4061 |
Mariposa Fairgrounds 5007 Fairgrounds Rd. Mariposa, CA 95338 Event Time: 03:00 |
| United States |
SoCal Jazz Academy Faculty and Friends
Celebrate International Jazz Day with SoCal Jazz Academy Faculty and Friends. Contact:
Karim Yengsep | +18337252223 |
Campus JAX 3950 Campus Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
KCSM Jazz91 San Francisco kcsm.org
The San Francisco Bay Area’s 24/7 NPR Jazz radio station will stream personally curated jazz and historical commentary live all day. Listen to the live stream anywhere in the world at KCSM.ORG. We draw from the third largest jazz radio archive in the US behind the Smithsonian & Rutgers AND we exercise it daily with a well spring of musicians and educators as on-air presenters. Our on-air staff that day will include Alisa Clancy, Lee Thomas, Jesse “Chuy” Varela, Leslie Stoval, and others. Contact:
Alisa Clancy | +1 650.524.6945 |
KCSM studios 1700 West Hillsdale Blvd. Building 9 San Mateo, CA 94402 Event Time: 00:00 |
| United States |
SFJAZZ Monday Night Band @ The Nabe
Join SFJAZZ’s community jazz orchestra, the Monday Night Band, for a free concert in Potrero Hill! Hosted by the historic Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, this IJD performance will feature classic swing and brand new pieces. No ticket required, dancing encouraged! Contact:
Erin Putnam | +1 415 283 0332 |
Potrero Hill Neighborhood House 953 De Haro St San Francisco, CA 94107 Event Time: 07:00 |
| United States |
International JAZZ DAY at the Village
5th year of Jazz history, music, and spoken word performances by local residents. Contact: Ronald Colthirst | +1 415 585-5053 |
The Village 1099 Sunnydale Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134 Event Time: 13:00 |
| United States |
Official Launch – The Great Jazz Revival Online Exhibit
In honor of International Jazz Day, April 30, 2019, Stanford University Libraries and the San Francisco Traditional Jazz Foundation will officially launch a vast online exhibit showcasing San Francisco’s mid 20th century Great Jazz Revival. A dozen original documentary-style films created for the website bring to life the story of the Great Jazz Revival in a lively introduction to the youth music movement which swept the world in the 1940s and 50s. The movement’s rediscovery of early, traditional forms of blues and jazz, which had been lost to the world by the late 1930s, continues to be felt today. Contact:
Margaret Pick |
San Francisco CA |
| United States |
International Jazz Day Santa Cruz, California
International Jazz Day Festival-Santa Cruz, Ca will be held in Santa Cruz Ca, April 28th at the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf featuring: Contact:
Prince Lawsha | +1 831 335-5221 |
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Santa Cruz City Municipal Wharf Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Event Time: 12:00 |
| United States |
Women in Jazz on International Jazz Day San Diego
World jazz vocalist Allison Adams Tucker & Women in Jazz celebrate International Jazz Day on the feminine side. Inspired by SWAN Day (Support Women Artists Now) and Jazz Appreciation Month, Allison brings together a band of talented San Diego based jazz women featuring Lori Bell flute, Melonie Grinnell piano, Evona Wascinski bass, Laurel Grinnell drums, and Monette Marino percussion. The first UNESCO event was held in Paris on the same day that Allison (together with bassist Evona) recorded her second album “April in Paris”. Allison & Women in Jazz are excited to host the International Jazz Day festivities in San Diego for this one night only show celebrating artistic freedom, gender equality, and the universal connection of music. Contact:
Allison Adams Tucker | +1-760-479-2477 |
Martini's Above Fourth 3940 Fourth Ave San Diego, CA 92103 Event Time: 20:00 |
| United States |
Camphill California's Jazz Hour
Residents (with and without developmental disabilities) and friends of the Camphill California community will gather for an hour to share jazz songs, instrumental contributions and spontaneous improvisations. Contact:
Philipp Jacob | +1 8314767194 |
4096 Fairway Drive Soquel, CA 95073 Event Time: 15:00 |
| United States |
Monte Vista Middle School Jazz Day Concert
The Monte Vista middle school jazz band is joining forces with the William’s middle school jazz band for a jazz night concert! Contact: Randy Mcmillan | +1 2095963865 |
Monte Vista Middle School 751 W. Lowell Tracy, CA 95376 Event Time: 06:30 |
| United States |
Tulare City School District Jazz Showcase
The 1st Annual TCSD Jazz Showcase will feature the five Middle School Jazz Bands in our school district and the Tulare Community Stage Band. This event will be open to the community and will celebrate jazz in an effort to bring our community together. Contact: Mike Reynolds | +1 8017073988 |
Tulare Jazz Showcase Tulare City CA Event Time: 18:00 |
| United States |
Jazz @ Bogie's
Live Music Music Night at Bogies: Contact:
AARON KOHEN | +1 8187441013 |
Bogie's At The Westlake Village Inn 32001 AGOURA ROAD Westlake Village, CA 91361 Event Time: 20:00 |
| United States |
Quincy Jones Productions presents Justin Kauflin
Dazzle Denver is proud to have JUSTIN KAUFLIN an award-winning American jazz pianist, composer, producer, educator and Quincy Jones Artist. He performs worldwide, has recorded on 31 albums, composed the film score for critically acclaimed documentary Keep On Keepin On, published 29 original compositions and produced 4 albums as leader. Justin currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. His Coming Home CD release tour begins early 2019. Contact: Donald Rossa | +1 3038395100 |
1512 Curtis Street 1512 Curtis Street Denver, CO 80202 Event Time: 18:30 |
| United States |
Glenwood Springs Arts Council International Jazz Day
This is the first year for the Glenwood Springs Arts Council to celebrate International Jazz Day. It will be held at the Glenwood Vaudeville at 915 Grand Ave. We will be showcasing the Roaring Fork High School and the Coal Ridge Jazz Bands along with the Jazz Aspen Faculty. Scenes from previous International Jazz Days will be shown. Tickets are $15 for Art Council members, $25 for nonmembers. May be purchased in advance at glenwoodarts.org. Contact:
Judy O'Donnell | +1 5057161354 |
Glenwood Vaudeville 915 Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Event Time: 18:00 |
| United States |
The Darren Litzie Trio Plays the Music of 1959
The Darren Litzie Trio, led by SHU faculty member Darren Litzie, will explore some of the music recorded in the pivotal year of 1959 when several diverse styles of jazz emerged onto the scene. The music of Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane and Dave Brubeck will be featured. Free and open to the public. Contact:
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WSHU Broadcast Center 5151 Park Avenue Fairfield, CT 06825 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
Francis T. Maloney High School Jazz Festival
Jazz Festival featuring several Connecticut high school jazz ensembles, a collaborative high school all-star band and our guest professionals – the Jeff Holmes Big Band! Info at maloneymusic.com Contact:
Brian Cyr | +2039158034 |
Brian Cyr Maloney High School 121 Gravel St. Meriden, CT 06450 Event Time: 18:00 |
| United States |
A Day of Jazz in Washington DC
On Monday, April 29th, 10:00 am, the Skipp Pearson Jazz Legacy Foundation will launch a per-celebration in support of International Jazz Day 2019, George Washington University (GWU)/ Jack Morton Auditorium, 805 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052. This wonderful public education program will offer residents of and visitors to the City of Washington, D.C. a full day of live music activities and very special events focused on the art of Jazz music.
The day begin with the Foundation’s presentation of Storytime Jazz Hour for elementary school children. Next on the schedule, the attending audience will have the opportunity to enjoy a viewing of the award-winning documentary: The Jazz Ambassadors by Director Hugo Berkeley with Karl Ackermann, senior writer for All About Jazz, as host. Mr. Ackermann will help the audience consider the question: “in the 21st century do we need cultural ambassador to repair and reshape America’s image in the world.?” The day continues with a change of venue to the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop with performances offered by up and coming Jazz masters, a meet a Jazz master segment and concert to include a Jam Session. The day gets even better with a Jazz music short along with a snack-time performance by Johnathan Lovett on keys. The evening offering includes a heart to heart discussion between Herb Scott, executive director of the Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation, and Karl Ackermann. Mr. Scott provides his view of Jazz music in the digital age. The evening concludes with a special concert of SWING music celebrating the life and work of Willis Conover, the celebrated radio host of Voice of America Jazz Hour. The house band will be led by Dr. John R. Lamkin, II and includes Shannon Pinkney on Keys, Johnathan Lovett on Bass, Edwin G. Hamilton on Drums as well as other Jazz masters. Featured vocalist will be non-other than the highly acclaimed, Eartha Shivers Lamkin. Truly a day not to be missed. This will be the third year the Foundation has designed an innovative project that provides support to the United Nations’ International Jazz Day celebrated around the globe. Contact:
Kim Anderson | +1 8034001879 |
Jack Morton Auditorium 805 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052. Event Time: 10:00 |
| United States |
Jazz Day 2019 with Charles Rahmat Woods and the DC Love Orchestra
“Charles Rahmat Woods and the DC Love Orchestra” will perform in concert 8pm at RhizomeDC art space.. The core ensemble consists of Charles Rahmat Woods (Roy Haynes, Don Cherry, Tarika Blue) -flutes/sax, with regional musicians Peter Frassrand-keyboards and Gus Johnson-drums, and special guests. They will be performing arrangements of music composed by Jazz artist who have Native American Indian heritage, including trumpeter Don Cherry, saxophonist Jim Pepper, bassist Oscar Pettiford, and others. Contact:
Charles Rahmat Woods | +1 240-498-0679 |
Rhizome DC 6950 Maple St NW Washington, DC 20012 Event Time: 20:00 |
| United States |
True Blue Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration Concert
From October 16th-20th of 2019 True Blue Jazz Inc. is celebrating our 7th Annual Festival presentation year. This April will be our 3rd Annual April is Jazz Appreciation Month Concert, & of course, recognizing April 30th as International Jazz Day. Contact:
Eddie Sherman | 6108045048 |
Rehoboth Beach Firehouse 219 Rehoboth Avenue Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Event Time: 07:30 |
| United States |
Hot Jazz & Alligator Gumbo Society "HAGS"
“HAGS” is South Florida’s home of dixieland and trad jazz, since 1980. On Sunday 28 April 2019 we will celebrate International Jazz Day with John Gulinello’s Dixie Kings, and an open jam session featuring some of the areas finest jazz musicians. Contact:
Doug Burnley | +1-519-472-0960 |
Boca Raton Shrine Club 601 Clint Moore Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33487 Event Time: 13:00 |
| United States |
WHS Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band Concert
The Wakulla High School’s Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band will be playing some “off the chain” music. Be sure to show up at 7:00 PM to boogie with us! Contact: Jake Greene | 8509015404 |
Wakulla High School 3237 Coastal Hwy Crawfordville, FL 32327 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
DAVIE JAZZ FESTIVAL
Town of Davie, FL: Davie Jazz Festival with a Western Flare will celebrate various music genres w/ performances by local high schools, national artists & a unity choir. This one-day music festival will showcase an array of vendors & raise awareness on the benefits of music therapy. Headlining – Marion Meadows & Kim Waters. Half time show by Kappa Alpha Psi, Davie Cloggers, Klay Mime & Sonny the Jazzy Horse. Produced by Steglich-Ross & Associates in collaboration with Greater Orlando CARES. Contact:
Zita Steglich-Ross | +1 9542478616 |
Bergeron Rodeo Grounds 4271 Davie Road Davie, FL 33214 Event Time: 02:00 |
| United States |
Nestor Torres at Arts Garage
Celebrate International Jazz Day with jazz flautist Nestor Torres at Arts Garage in Delray Beach, 8 PM. Standing on the shoulders of flute giants from worlds as diverse as Rampal & Galway in Classical Music; Richard Egues’ Cuban Charanga style; rocker Ian Anderson’s Jethro Tull; Herbie Mann and – most influential of all Hubert Laws as pioneers of Jazz Flute, Latin Grammy Award winning Nestor Torres’ rhythmic and mellifluous flute sound remains apart in a class all by itself. He holds four Latin Grammy nominations and one Latin Grammy Award. See artsgarage.org for details. Music courtesy of KCC Productions. Contact:
Kimberly Chmura | +1 3053322623 |
Arts Garage 94 NE 2nd Ave DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444 Event Time: 20:00 |
| United States |
Amazing Musicwomen Lecture with Song
AMAZING MUSICWOMEN ©1997 Dr. Joan Cartwright Contact:
Dr. Joan Cartwright | +1 9547403398 |
Northwest Gardens Alan Community Center 915 Sistrunk Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Event Time: 06:30 |
| United States |
[email protected] Jazz it Up!
With musicians from Symphony of the Americas and other guest musicians, you will enjoy a repertoire that mixes American Standards and Brazilian Jazz (Bossa Nova). Masterpieces from Duke Ellington, Cole Porter and Tom Jobim, with Don Wilner on double Bass, Beatriz Malnic as vocalist and on percussion, Felix Gomez on piano, Goetz Kujack on drums and Billy Ross on saxophone and flutes. Don’t miss it! Contact:
Renee LaBonte | +1 9544941411 |
Pier 66 Hotel & Marina 2301 SE 17th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 Event Time: 17:30 |
| United States |
Brazilian Voices at the Courtyard
Brazilian Voices will bring the repertoire of Bossa Nova, with harmonic voices and live musicians, to the public of Miami at the beautiful Sylvester courtyard. “Singing at Sylvester” is part of the Arts & Healing Program of Brazilian Voices in which the vocalists perform monthly at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center for staff, caregivers and patients at their bedside. Contact:
Loren Oliveira | +1 954-217-1111 |
Sylvester Cancer Center 1475 NW 12th Ave Miami, FL 33136 Event Time: 11:00 |
| United States |
BRAZILIAN MUSIC INSTITUTE
The Brazilian Music Institute (BMI) closing concert takes place at New World School of the Arts. Combining jazz and Brazilian popular music, the BMI brings an outstanding performance with Brazilian and American artists in Miami. Contact:
Welson Tremura | +13522734728 |
MDC Live Arts Space 300 NE 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33132 Event Time: 07:30 |
| United States |
Nicole Henry in Collins Park FREE
Global Arts Project, Inc. and the Collins Park Neighborhood Association celebrate International Jazz Day, featuring the great Nicole Henry. Nicole has established herself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. Her passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma has earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance,” and three Top-10 U.S. Billboard and HMV Japan jazz albums. She has performed at top venues all over the world. The concert is free from 4-7 PM, in Collins Park, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. For more info visit globalartsproject.org Contact:
Kimberly Chmura | +1 3053322623 |
Collins Park 2100 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139 Event Time: 16:00 |
| United States |
Friday Night Live presents the French Horn Collective
The French Horn Collective is an energetic and progressive band that performs an eclectic variety of Gypsy Jazz, Swing, and modern original French music throughout South Florida. Led by Parisian Musician, multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer and songwriter Vincent Raffard, the diverse group consists of anywhere from 3 to 8 highly talented musicians from a myriad of musical backgrounds, with instrumentation including Trumpet, Guitar, Violin, Double Bass, Clarinet, and Vocals. The French Horn Collective’s wide variety of musical influences, ranging from Gypsy Jazz, Hot Swing, Ska, to Polka, result in the band producing a smooth mixture of progressive Gypsy/Parisian/Swing/World Music. Contact:
Kimberly Chmura | +13053322623 |
Normandy Fountain 7802 Rue Vendome Miami Beach, FL 33141 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
6th. Annual International Jazz Day at Le Chat Noit Miami
Our six annual April JAMM Festival through out the month of April culminating on Jazz Day the we have a long day celebration with many local group and a performance at 6 pm by MSBO The Miami Big Sound Orchestra directed by trumpeter Pete Francis with arrangement by Rafael Valencia with vocalist Lourdes Valentin. Ending the night we’ll have a jam session till around midnight, Contact:
Ezzio Chaviano | +1 7864063493 |
Le Chat Noir 2 SouthMiami Avenue Miami, FL 33127 Event Time: 15:00 |
| United States |
Le Chat Noir and the Jazz Education Community Coalition (JECC)/Nicole Yarling presents Celebrating International Jazz Day – Celebrating the Future
Under the direction of Nicole Yarling and Jim Gasior, the performance will celebrate International Jazz Day by featuring some of the finest young jazz musicians in S. Florida. This group of award winning musicians remind us of the importance of Jazz Education. Their love and passion is what will keep the music alive. Performers: JECC Bootcamp Ensemble Contact: Nicole Yarling | +1 5618666323 |
Le Chat Noir 2 South Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33130 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
The LeNard Rutledge Jazz Ensemble @ MOCA – FREE
Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the song stylings of LeNard Rutledge. Growing up in Miami, Florida, LeNard was always surrounded by many different musical styles. His parents had an extensive music collection ranging from Classical, Jazz, Hymns and the funk of James Brown. LeNard has shared the stage with a number of highly respectable jazz artists such as: Nnenna Freelon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Drew Jr., and Harry Allen. LeNard was named BEST JAZZ ARTIST by the Miami New Times magazine. Contact:
Kimberly Chmura | +13053322623 |
Museum of Contemporary Art 770 NE 125th St North Miami, FL 33161 Event Time: 20:00 |
| United States |
HAPCO Wine and Dine for the Arts
Join us for an evening of unlimited wine and food by Chef Anthony Fothergill April 27th, 2019 at 5:00pm. This event will assist with raising funds for Arts programs. HAPCO’s arts and music programs help youth use their artistic and musical talents as a vehicle to fund education or as a profession – http://hapcopromo.org/programs/ This year’s event is being held at the beautiful Oakland Town Center 221 N Arrington St – Oakland, FL 34760 https://hapcowinedinejazzmonth2019.eventbrite.com Contact:
Joseph Patrick McMullen | +1 8004096133 |
Town of Oakland Meeting Hall 221 N Arrington St Oakland, FL 34760 Event Time: 17:00 |
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International Jazz Day Ocala
On Sunday 28th, April 2019, the Ocala community will come together for a free outdoor jazz concert as Ocalans join the international community to celebrate America’s cultural music at Carver Park located next to the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County. Jazz is America’s gift to the world and for more than a century, this unique cultural expression has promoted peace, diversity, individual expression, dialogue among cultures, and respect for human dignity. In recognition of its worldwide impact, in 2011, UNESCO declared April 30 each year as “International Jazz Day”. International Jazz Day highlights the unifying attributes of this music through live performances, educational programs and special events world-wide. Ocala’s inaugural International Jazz Day event will recognize and celebrate the music of Florida’s jazz saxophonist, Archie Shepp. The event is being launched as an annual fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County to raise funds for its cultural arts programs and to purchase steelpan instruments. Attendees can expect a great show by featured artistes such as:
The day promises to be a fun filled day for all ages with food, crafts, summer camp registration, and specialty items such as commemorative t. shirts. “International Jazz Day Ocala” is being hosted under the aegis of the Boys and Girls Club of Marion County and is produced by Sean Thomas, Cultural Arts Specialist for The Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County. Mr. Thomas brings his passion for music and culture from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, now known as the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance. A special thank you goes out to event sponsors:
Vendor information can be found on our website at http://bgcofmarion.com/international-jazz-day-ocala/ Have a question: call us at 352-426-0861 / 646-836-8230 / 352-690-7519 or send us an email at [email protected] Contact: Sean Thomas | + 1 646-836-8230 |
Carver Park 800 SW 12th Avenue Ocala, FL 4474 Event Time: 14:00 - 18:00 |
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Hernando Jazz Society celebrates International Jazz Day with Live Concert at Library
Members of the Hernando Jazz Society will be performing live at the Spring Hill Branch Library in celebration of International Jazz Day. Contact: Sheryl Fell | +1 352 754 4824 |
Hernando County Public Library - Spring Hill Branch 9220 Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill, FL 34609 Event Time: 15:00 |
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FASTB Music and Me Jazz Day 2019
The French American School of Tampa Bay and Music & Me present an afternoon of jazz celebrating individuality within a group and inclusiveness. Contact:
Dan Hannigan | +17278002159 |
The French American School of Tampa Bay 2100 62nd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Event Time: 13:30 |
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ATLANTA's International Jazz Day Jam!
Hosted by International Songbird and Cultural Ambassador, Myrna Clayton, Atlanta CELEBRATES Jazz with the World on April 30, 2019! Contact: Myrna Clayton | +1 6784376897 |
Red Light Cafe 553-1 Amsterdam Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306 Event Time: 20:00 |
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Virginia Schenck & Friends
Critically-acclaimed Atlanta singer Virginia Schenck, known by stage name VA, will join the annual International Jazz Day celebration as the Atlanta host with a special concert at City Winery. Presented by UNESCO and the Washington, D.C.-based Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, #JazzDay brings jazz artists from around the globe together each year on April 30 to celebrate the power of jazz as a creative and cultural force. The exclusive performance featuring VA & Friends is set at City Winery on Tuesday, April 30. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets on sale at CityWinery.com. International Jazz Day is the culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month, whichdraws public attention to jazz and its extraordinary heritage throughout April. Schenck’s show is one of the thousands of International Jazz Day 2018 events taking place in over 190 countries around the globe. For more information, go to VirginiaSchenck.com. Contact:
Gina McKenzie | +1 (404) 557-8760 |
City Winery 650 North Avenue Ponce City Market Atlanta, GA 30308 |
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Andrew College Jazz Reception
Andrew College in Cuthbert, Georgia USA will celebrate International Day of Jazz with a free event in downtown Cuthbert. Cuthbert is the home of legendary Jazz great Fletcher Henderson, Jr. Contact:
Spence Sealy | 2297325941 |
80 Peachtree 501 College Street Cuthbert, GA 39840 Event Time: 17:00 |
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Boise Jazz Society presents Ken Peplowski & Diego Figueiredo
Two World Class Musicians team up for gig at Nighttown. Featuring: Ken Peplowski-clarinet & sax, & Diego Figueiredo-guitar. Performing the music of “Jazz Samba”, the 1963 # 1 Billboard Album that launched bossa nova to North America. The album featured Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd. http://www.diegofigueiredo.net/ Contact:
Mike Samball | +1 208 954 7339 |
Sapphire Room at the Riverside Hotel 2900 Chinden Blvd. Boise, ID 83714 Event Time: 19:00 |
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International Jazz Day Concert
A concert by the Matt Erion Dodecaband in celebration of International Jazz Day. The Matt Erion Dodecaband is a 12 piece large jazz ensemble playing contemporary concepts in Jazz composition and arranging. Contact: Matt Erion | +1 630 802 3760 |
Kiss The Sky Records 180 First Street Batavia, IL 60510 Event Time: 19:00 |
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Today At Apple: IJD and Jazz Institute's 50th birthday!
The Jazz Institute of Chicago hosts International Jazz Day — and celebrates it’s own 50th anniversary year! — at Chicago’s Michigan Avenue Apple Store with the inter-generational Chicago Jazz Composers Collective led by Mexican-born-and-raised, Chicago transplant drummer Gustavo Cortiñas, with Emily Kuhn, trumpet; Kathy Kelly, vibes; Dan DeLorenzo, bass and David Onderdonk, guitar. They’ll play and jazzchat with journalist and JIC board member Howard Mandel (president of the Jazz Journalists Association) about Chicago’s current standing in today’s global jazz stage, and the role the Jazz Institute has played in growing and nurturing the music in all its forms, across borders. Contact:
Adriana Prieto | 312-427-1676 |
the Apple Store 401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60611 Event Time: 06:30 |
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Lady T/Jazz Beyond Cultures & Borders
Live jazz and cultures beyond borders – In the spirit of the many cultures that patronize Eastgate Cafe, celebrating International Jazz Day at this venue is especially appropriate. People from all over the world come to this cozy, little spot. An amazing sight to see the mix of nations and cultures that all enjoy live jazz. Contact:
T. Marcelain | +1 630-750-6186 |
Eastgate Cafe Post Office Box 1424 North Riverside, IL 60546 Event Time: 19:00 |
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12th Annual Brooks Jazz Night
The Brooks Middle School Music Department presents the 12th Annual Brooks Jazz Night on Wed, Apr. 3rd at 7 p.m. in the GBMS Auditorium. This event will feature the Brooks Jazz Lab Band & Jazz Ensemble, and Barbershop, Beautyshop & Shoppettes Vocal Ensembles. This event will also feature guest artist, New York saxophonist, Caroline Davis and her group. Tickets are $10 adults & $5 students 16yrs/under and may be reserved in advance at https://oakpark.revtrak.net/Middle-Schools/BMS/BMS-Jazz-Night/#/list Contact:
Jayme Barnard | +1 773-653-4438 |
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School 325 S. Kenilworth Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 Event Time: 19:00 |
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Peoria GMB Spring Celebration Jazz Day
3rd Annual GMB High School Jazz Day Jazz Day at GMB Spring Celebration has been showcasing student’s talents as part of our annual event for the last 2 years. For 5 weeks each spring nearly 10,000 area school children come to the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria. 6 local HS and 1 Collegiate Jazz Program will entertain a large outdoor crowd during the lunchtime rush. Downtown food carts, restaurant patrons, and families all enjoy the party atmosphere. Contact:
Mary Jo Papich | +1 224 383 5962 |
Peoria County Courthouse Plaza 324 Main St Peoria, IL 61602 Event Time: 11:00 |
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424 Lounge: The Sons of Brasil featuring Stan Kessler
424 Lounge in historic downtown Leavenworth, Kansas (the First City of Kansas) is celebrating Jazz music each week and highlights “International Jazz Day” during the last week of April by presenting three stellar Kansas City-based artists: (1) The Sons of Brasil featuring trumpeter Stan Kessler on Thursday 25, (2) Grammy-winning guitarist Will Matthews (guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra) on Friday 26, and (3) the innovative quartet of bassist Bill McKemy on Saturday 27. Contact:
James or Georgette Diggs | +1 9137752788 |
424 Lounge 424 Cherokee Street Leavenworth, KS 66048 Event Time: 21:00 |
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Grammy-winning guitarist Will Matthews (guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra)
424 Lounge in historic downtown Leavenworth, Kansas (the First City of Kansas) is celebrating Jazz music each week and highlights “International Jazz Day” during the last week of April by presenting three stellar Kansas City-based artists: (1) The Sons of Brasil featuring trumpeter Stan Kessler on Thursday 25, (2) Grammy-winning guitarist Will Matthews (guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra) on Friday 26, and (3) the innovative quartet of bassist Bill McKemy on Saturday 27. Contact:
James or Georgette Diggs | +1 9132970015 |
424 Lounge 424 Cherokee Street Leavenworth, KS 66048 Event Time: 21:00 |
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424 Lounge: the innovative quartet of bassist Bill McKemy
424 Lounge in historic downtown Leavenworth, Kansas (the First City of Kansas) is celebrating Jazz music each week and highlights “International Jazz Day” during the last week of April by presenting three stellar Kansas City-based artists: (1) The Sons of Brasil featuring trumpeter Stan Kessler on Thursday 25, (2) Grammy-winning guitarist Will Matthews (guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra) on Friday 26, and (3) the innovative quartet of bassist Bill McKemy on Saturday 27. Contact:
James or Georgette Diggs | +1 9132970015 |
424 Lounge 424 Cherokee Street Leavenworth, KS 66048 Event Time: 21:00 |
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7th Annual International Jazz Day celebration on Pal Talk
Our event is to promote jazz and its appreciation on the Internet. On Sunday April 29th, we will be presenting the “Gent’s of Jazz”, featuring some of the premier Jazz players on PalTalk.com, @ 6pm cst, afterwards an open jam session. Then on Tuesday broadcast of IJD concert, via Jazzday.com in the room. Time for concert to be announced. Contact: DaJazzNomad |
https://www.paltalk.com Mission, KS 66202 Event Time: 18:00 |
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International Jazz Day Artists Feature
KMUW’s nightly jazz show, Night Train, will feature music from artists performing at this year’s International Jazz Day concert beginning Monday April 22 and continuing through Monday April 29th. More information at: https://www.kmuw.org/programs/night-train Contact:
Chris Heim | 1+316-978-7176 |
KMUW 121 N. Mead, Ste. 200 Wichita, KS 67202 Event Time: 22:00 |
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Jazz Saxophone Lessons
The Central Music Academy gives free musical training to low-income kids; that day, we’ll hold free saxophone lessons for at-risk youth. Contact:
Erin Walker Bliss | +1 859 221 2190 |
Central Music Academy 644 Georgetown St Lexington, KY 40508 Event Time: 05:00 |
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International Jazz Day: Live at the Library!
Started in 2007, Jazz: Live at the Library! is an ongoing monthly concert series that is open to the public of all ages. In our 5th year of performing on Jazz Day, we’ll present the evolution of the art form: traditional Louis Armstrong classics, swing, bop, bossa nova, fusion, blues and funk. This series is sponsored by The Jazz Arts Foundation, Inc., Jamey Aebersold Jazz with a grant for this show from the Jazz Education Network. The music will be performed by The Lexington Jazz Collective: Larry Nelson – Saxophone, Mark Gardner-Keyboards, Tim Fowler-Guitar, Tom Covello-Bass, Dave McWhorter–drums, Frank Oddis-percussion. Special guest for this Jazz Day Show is Michael Cruse on Trumpet and vocals. Contact:
Dave McWhorter | +1 859-273-5193 |
Lexington Public Library Central Branch 140 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40508 Event Time: 19:00 |
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Confetti Park Radio Show: #JazzDay Episode
To celebrate International Jazz Day, Confetti Park kids radio show and podcast has dedicated the episode airing the last weekend of April to jazz music and stories. Confetti Park, hosted by Katy Hobgood Ray of New Orleans, features music and stories spun in Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta. It showcases songs that kids love, songs created for kids, and songs created by kids. The show airs in states across the USA via the Pacifica Network. More at http://confettipark.com/podcast/ Contact:
Katy Hobgood Ray | +1 504 650 1238 |
New Orleans, LA |
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Anthony C Martin
We are pleased to announce that the International Jazz Day Global Celebration will be hosted by Trinity Baptist Church, marking the first time ever. “This decision is a recognition of our strong commitment to cultural diplomacy through a high degree of creativity and an outstanding diversity in its programming, supported by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz and other local network of partnerships,” said the organizer. The 2019 International Jazz Day Concert will unite world-class musicians and students from Berklee College of Music & UMass Boston. Armir Lee, a presidential scholar and jazz saxophonist (Berklee) is the featured artist, percussionist Shane Dahler (UMass Boston), Solomon Smith, stellar music producer and organizer. Contact: Anthony C. Martin | +18572612709 |
Trinity Baptist Church Arlington, MA Trinity Baptist Church 115 Massachussett Ave Arlington, MA 02474 |
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International Jazz Day Concert
This performance will feature NEC faculty and students playing music embodying the ongoing dialogue between jazz and musical cultures from throughout the world. Contact:
Ken Schaphorst | 617-585-1389 |
New England Conservatory 290 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 Event Time: 19:30 |
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JAZZ FOR PEACE: Boston Celebrates International Jazz Day
On April 30, Boston will join cities in more than 190 countries around the globe in celebrating jazz as a universal language, symbol of freedom, and force for peace. Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and JazzBoston, Greater Boston’s premier jazz advocacy organization, will co-host the City’s first official International jazz Day (IJD) concert. “JAZZ FOR PEACE: Boston Celebrates International jazz Day” will be held on Tuesday, April 30 from noon to 1:30pm in Faneuil Hall’s historic Great Hall, where Frederick Douglass and other abolitionist leaders raised their voices for freedom and equal rights. Eric Jackson, WGBH jazz radio host and Northeastern University Professor of African American Studies, will preside over music by the Jazz for Peace Collective, an all-star group formed for the occasion by Laszlo Gardony (piano), Yoron Israel (drums), Ron Mahdi (bass), and Bobby Tynes (saxophones). The midday concert is free and open to all. “Jazz for Peace” is one of the highlights of JazzBoston’s Jazz Week 2019, dedicated to celebrating America’s music and the message it began carrying abroad during the 1950s and ‘60s when jazz legends like Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie were deployed around the globe as musical ambassadors. For more details on the April 30 concert and other Jazz Week events, see the Jazz Week calendar at https://jazzboston.org/jazz-week-2019-events/ Contact:
Pauline Bilsky | 617-390-3164 |
Faneuil Hall 4 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109 Event Time: 12:00 - 13:30 |
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Berklee Global Jazz Concert Series
The Berklee Global Jazz Institute (BGJI) Concert Series and Jam is an open musical forum for the BGJI ensembles to present their newer compositions on campus. Contact:
Marco Pignataro | 16177472276 |
Zero Gravity Room 12 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215 Event Time: 07:00 |
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RON CARTER TRIO with RUSSELL MALONE & DONALD VEGA
Take care of the music, and the music will take care of you. The legendary bassist Ron Carter swings mightily with guitarist Russell Malone as NEA Jazz Master Todd Barkan opens up a major new jazz club in Baltimore with the master restauranteur Robert Wiedmaier on April 30, 2019. 7 pm. Contact:
Todd Barkan | +1 917-684-0624 |
KEYSTONE KORNER BALTIMORE 1350 Lancaster Street Baltimore, MD 21231 Event Time: 19:00 |
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A.R.T. In Three Chairs: Global Rhythms
The Women of Three Chairs return to Germano’s Piattini to join the global celebration of International Jazz Day (#jazzday) with Global Rhythms and a showcase of music by the first U.S. Jazz Ambassadors, a government-funded international touring program that brought greats like Louis Armstrong, Dizzie Gillespie, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman to the world audience. Through the trio of vocalists known as the Three Chairs, explore the way jazz inspired the world. The Women of Three Chairs are Washington DC area vocalists: Audrey Shakir, Renee Collins Georges and Theresa Sise. Contact:
Renee Georges | +1 202-580-5200 |
Germano’s Piattini and Cabaret at Germano’s 300 South High Street 21202 Baltimore, MD 21202 Event Time: 06:00 |
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Hybrid Jazz From Trish Hennessey
Two hours of celebration – with Hybrid Jazz artist, Shambhu! First hour features past and present artists who have participated in International Jazz Day events. Second hour features the acclaimed guitarist and composer Shambhu. We’ll let listeners know where to hear Jazz from venues that we’ve worked and visited – so note taking is encouraged! Contact:
Trish Hennessey | +1 443-425-6517 |
Event Time: 01:00 |
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Washington Waldorf School: International Jazz Day Coffee House
Washington Waldorf School students, parents, and community members will be performing a potpourri of short jazz performances throughout the week (April 23 – 26), culminating in a coffee house performance on Friday evening. Contact:
Nevin Bender | +1 301 5181532 |
Washington Waldorf School 4800 Sangamore Rd Bethesda, MD 20816 Event Time: 19:30 |
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Presentation of Jazz Music to students
Two professional musicians will explain to the elementary school’s students what jazz music is. They will also perform for the students. Contact: Victorien RAMI | +2078653308 |
L'Ecole Francaise du Maine 99 South Freeport Road SOUTH FREEPORT, ME 04078 Event Time: 14:00 |
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International Jazz Day with Vincent York!
Celebrate International Jazz Day with alto saxophonist Vincent York! Join us at Kerrytown Concert House (415 N. 4th Ave., Ann Arbor) on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. to enjoy a night of music and fun! Get your tickets now at: https://a2tix.com/events/ijd This year, Vincent York will feature some of the area’s finest musicians: Vincent Chandler (trombone), Josef Deas (bass), DeSean Jones (tenor saxophone), Roger Jones (piano), and Alex White (drums). Come celebrate Jazz as the global music of freedom and multicultural expression! Contact:
Rachel Soulliere | +1 7347616024 |
Kerrytown Concert House 415 N 4th Ave Ann Arbor, MI Event Time: 20:00 |
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International Jazz Day Celebration: A Tribute to jazz great Freddie Hubbard
Dell Pryor Gallery presents the 2019 International Jazz Day Celebration with a musical tribute to jazz great Freddie Hubbard. This is our 5th year participating in this wonderful event. We’re happy to announce the celebration will take place at Aretha’s Jazz Café inside the MusicHall Detroit located at 350 Madison Ave. Detroit, MI 48226. Join us in celebrating the International Jazz Day. Featuring: John Douglas | trumpet Doors: 6pm For additional information: 313.833.6990 Contact:
Sharon Pryor | +13138336990 |
Music Hall 350 Madison Ave Detroit, MI 48226 Event Time: 18:00 |
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Flint Celebrates International Jazz Day
Jazz on Wheels and its founder Pat Cronley will again be recognizing International Jazz Day, April 30, with a night of live jazz, free and open to the public. Jazz students from around the globe will form the group set to perform at Soggy Bottom Bar 613 MLK Blvd Flint 48502 from 7-10PM. Students from MSU, Wayne State, U of M and others will combine for an international musical summit. Jazz on Wheels is a mobile concert series created to provide free live musical performances to underserved communities in Flint and Genesee County. Contact:
Pat Cronley | +1 810 953 1300 |
Soggy Bottom Bar 613 Martin Luther King Ave Flint, MI 48502 Event Time: 19:00 |
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GRandJazzFest 2019 Lineup Reveal
The GRandJazzFest 2019 Lineup Reveal will take place on Sunday, April 28 during Randissimo’s Sunday Jazz at SpeakEZ from 7-10 pm. SpeakEZ Lounge is located at 600 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Contact:
Audrey Sundstrom | +1 6166177720 |
SpeakEZ Lounge 600 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Event Time: 19:00 |
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Annual JAMM International Jazz Day Party
The Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan (JAMM)’s mission is to preserve and promote the tradition of Live Jazz across Mid-Michigan. Our Annual Celebration of International Jazz Day this year features young jazz performers from Michigan State University (MSU), Lansing Community College (LCC), and Lansing, Michigan during happy hour at a local restaurant and night club, Gregory’s Soul Food. Contact: Paulette Hatchett | +1-517-204-7004 |
Gregory's Soul Food 2510 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Lansing, MI 48906 Event Time: 17:30 |
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Jazz at Saint Mary's presents: One Small Step
1969 not only saw the first moon landing, it was also a time of great transition in jazz. On Sunday April 28, 2019 at 3 p.m. Jazz at Saint Mary’s will present One Small Step – an exploration of this important turning point in jazz history. From the end of the bossa nova era to the beginnings of jazz fusion, listeners will be transported 50 years back in time on a musical journey with Saint Mary’s Jazz Combo 1 and Jazz Ensemble directed by A. Eric Heukeshoven. Contact:
A. Eric Heukeshoven | +1 5074577292 |
Page Theatre 700 Terrace Heights Winona, MN 55987 Event Time: 15:00 |
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"We Always Swing"® Jazz Series – Open House
“We Always Swing”® Jazz Series hosts an Open House at its Columbia, MO (USA) offices, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (CDT). There will be music, refreshments, giveaways and discounts on Jazz Series merchandise. Tickets to The Great Jazz Series Education Raffle, with ALL proceeds going to our James Williams Education Program, will be available as well. Both Jazz Series Merchandise and Raffle Tickets are available online at https://www.wealwaysswing.org/store. Deduct 10% from merchandise prices. At the Open House, we’ll offer memberships and tours of the “Von Freeman Memorial Lending Library,” our now 8,000 CD/LP and manuscript collection. At 7 p.m. we co-host a Columbia Youth Jazz Jam at a local coffeehouse. Contact:
Jon W. Poses | 5734493009 |
Jazz Series 21 N Tenth St. COLUMBIA, MO 65201-4946 Event Time: 16:00 |
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Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra: Día Internacional del Jazz
The Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra is the premier Latin Music ensemble of the Midwest United States. Founded & Directed by Master Percussionist Pablo Sanhueza (Chile/KC) KCLJO is the first & only nonprofit in the Midwest dedicated to Salsa & Latin Jazz. With a 2018 audience reach of nearly 40,000 in the Broader KC region and American Southwest–KCLJO is an intercultural, intergenerational organization, bringing transnational experiences to the stage, the dance floor & the heart of the Midwest.
Pablo Sanhueza will present an exclusive all-ages concert that will showcase the Latin-Side of jazz from the early 20th Century to today. Sanhueza will also feature the music of Kansas City’s jazz lesser-known musicians, with special guests of honor from the jazz community.
As jazz has become recognized as a global cultural resource it is important to recognize the contributions of the local artists, the stories of immigration and the struggles in which the history of the music born. Sanhueza’s multi-cultural, inter-generational approach to presenting Salsa & Latin Jazz for over 20 years is the embodiment of this story. Contact:
Cynthia Ammerman, Executive Director | +816-529-2681 |
Kansas City Region Kansas City, MO 64124 |
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New Jazz Swing: An International Jazz Day Celebration of Kansas City Jazz past, present, and future.
Join members and associates of the Mutual Musicians Foundation as we pay homage to the traditional style of Kansas City Jazz and explore its fusion with current and future musical trends. Featuring sets led by Ernest Melton, Desmond Mason, Tyree Johnson, James De Noir and more. Contact:
James McGee | +816 744-0366 |
Mutual Musicians Foundation 1823 Highland Avenue Kansas City, MO 64108 Event Time: 18:00 |
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UNESCO City of Music KC International Jazz Day
The UNESCO City of Music KC will present The International Day of Jazz activities at the Black Dolphin, our first venue to be recognized as a destination for jazz in KC. This day long conference and jam session will highlight the significance of jazz in the UNESCO Music designation, the ONLY Creative City of Music in the U.S., introduce the American Music Apprenticeship Program, the first apprenticeship for musicians approved by the Department of Labor, experts in CREATIVITY as Economic Development for musicians and educators and a late night jam session featuring local musicians, young and old. This entire session will be filmed and made available to the UNESCO CITIES OF MUSIC GLOBALLY. Contact: Anita J. Dixon | +1 816 612 0864 |
Black Dolphin Lounge 1813 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108 Event Time: 10:09 |
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International Jazz Day at the Blue Room: UMKC Jazz
UMKC Jazz Studies Program offers two nights of small ensembles and combos at the Blue Room of the American Jazz Museum on April 30 and May 1st. Contact:
Mitch Butler | +1-816-474-6262 |
American Jazz Museum 1600 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108 Event Time: 20:00 |
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39th Annual Alcorn State University Jazz Festival
The 39th ASU JazzFest will take place in the Vicksburg Convention Center in Vicksburg, MS on 4/13/2019, featuring performances by middle school through university jazz ensembles from across the country, an educational workshop conducted by Ellis Marsalis and other featured guest artists, an evening performance by an all-star regional jazz ensemble and the featured guest artists group, the Ellis Marsalis Quintet. All events in the festival are free and open to the public. Contact:
Dr. David C. Miller |
Vicksburg Convention Center 1600 Mulberry Street Vicksburg, MS 39180 |
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Jazzoula 2019
A five day event showcasing Jazz musicians from Montana. Twenty-five bands, all playing their own brand of Jazz, from a free-form 10 piece “Conduction Orchestra” to “Canta Brasil” to Be-bop, High School All Stars, Vocalists, Trios, Prog-jazz, “Jazzoula” has it all in a great club like-setting, fabulous sound and lights for terrific Jazz experience. Contact: Bruce Micklus | +1 406 542 0077 |
St. Anthony's 219 Tremont St Missoula, MT 59801 Event Time: 18:00 |
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JAZZOULA
Five nights of concerts at Missoula, Montana’s community jazz festival. Held at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, 217 Tremont St., Missoula. Twenty-four bands, food, bar, and both table seating and concerts seating. 406-542-0077. Performers include sax great Loren Stillman, piano guru Jim Driscoll and trendsetting trombonist Naomi Siegel, plus dozens more. Like Jazzoula on Facebook for full details. Doors af 6pm. Music nightly 4/30/19 through 5/4/19, starting 6:30pm . Contact: Bruce Micklus | +1 406-542-0077 |
St. Anthony Parish 217 Tremont Missoula, MT 59801 Event Time: 16:30 |
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UNC Jazz Combos
Come hear UNC Jazz Studies student combo groups perform classic jazz tunes and new arrangements by the students themselves. In performance with them is guest artist Scott Wendholt, trumpet. Contact:
Cat Zachary | +1 9199621039 |
UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Music 145 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC 27514-3603 Event Time: 16:00 |
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UNC Jazz Band
The UNC Jazz Band performs with guest artist Scott Wendholt, trumpet. Come celebrate jazz with our incredible student musicians! Contact:
Cat Zachary | +19199621039 |
UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Music 145 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC 27514-3603 Event Time: 20:00 |
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The SoundHouse-International Jazz Day Event
The SoundHouse, a performance and event venue in Shallotte, NC is pleased to participate in International Jazz Day. In our ongoing effort to bring exceptional music to the Carolina coast, we have gathered some of the best musicians in the area for an exciting night of jazz and Latin jazz. Contact:
Tina Smith | +1 910-386-7067 |
The SoundHouse 3610 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 Event Time: 18:00 |
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"Jazz by the Bay" International Jazz Day Festival
Celebration of jazz, it’s history, and its presence in the city of Bayonne, NJ. Performances by Bayonne elementary, middle school and high school jazz ensembles, Alumni and Friends Big Band, and special guest performance! Contact: Katrina Kleinmann |
159 . W 8th St Bayonne, New Jersey 07002 Event Time: 18:00 |
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Manhattan School of Music Celebrates International Jazz Day 2019: Influences and Inspiration
This is our second year participating in this great event! (This is a student led event at Manhattan School of Music) The event will include participation from jazz faculty, students, alumni and staff. Students will watch a documentary about Nina Simone followed by a Q & A, a faculty curated listening session, a business of music discussion followed by a jam session. 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Contact: Michele Wright | +1 9174934517 |
Manhattan School of Music 130 Claremont Ave New York, NY 10027 Event Time: 02:00 |
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Capsulocity.com presents Unscripted Magic: Johnny O'Neal + Charenee Wade
Capsulocity.com, the award-winning viral Jazz video series will celebrate its 7th year by pairing up two musical stars of their generations; the Legendary pianist and vocalist Johnny O’Neal and rising star vocalist Charenee Wade in their first full show together hosted at the historic Minton’s Playhouse. Mr. O’Neal and Ms. Wade will be joined by Lonnie Plaxico on bass, Jerome Jennings on drums and Oscar Perez on piano. Come experience a night of classic Jazz, Blues and Pop duets made live on spot! Two sets 7:30 and 9:30p. Doors open at 6pm. Contact:
Brandon Bain | +1 7189135010 |
Minton's Playhouse 210 West 118th Street Harlem, New York 10026 Event Time: 07:30 |
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Lehman College and BronxNet Television Celebrate the 2019 International Jazz Day
BronxNet Television, The Lehman College Multimedia Center and The Johnny Pacheco Latin Music and Jazz Festival at Lehman College will celebrate International Jazz Day 2019 by broadcasting a series of performances by student and professional jazz ensembles from the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island New York. Featured performers will include: The TAG Young Scholars Latin Jazz Ensemble, The Port Richmond High School Jazz Ensemble, The Celia Cruz High School Latin Band, The KAPPA “Beats” Percussion and Vocal Ensemble, The Celia Cruz High School Jazz Ensemble, The Talent Unlimited High School Jazz Ensemble, The 730 Quartet, The Tachoir Vibraphone and Piano Duo, and The Escencia Latin Jazz Ensemble. (Broadcast Only) Contact:
Allan Molnar | 718-960-2244 |
Lehman College 250 Bedford Park Ave., West Bronx, New York 10468 Event Time: 10:00 |
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MSUJE Plays the Music of Andrew Jones
The Montclair State University Jazz Ensemble, now in its 21st year under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Kunkel, presents the music of Toronto based composer / arranger Andrew Jones, who teaches at the Cawthra Park Secondary School in Mississauga, and leads the well-known Brampton Jazz Mechanics. The MSUJE is the top ensemble of the jazz program of the Cali School of Music at MSU. The opening ensemble for this concert will be the Readington (NJ) Middle School Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Hylkema and Jack Hasselbring. Contact:
Jeffrey Kunkel | 1-973-655-7215 |
Kasser Theater 1 Normal Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 Event Time: 14:00 |
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International Day of Jazz – Express Newark
Some of the most talented teens from New Jersey and as far as Vermont will come together to celebrate this truly American Art form known as Jazz. As we all well know, Jazz has been influenced by many different cultures. As a result, it has influenced many different cultures. Keeping in that tradition of cultutural exchange, NJPAC Wells Fargo Jazz for Teens, Jazz House Kids, Arts High School of Newark, and Young Traditions Vermont will all come together for what will be an unforgettable evening of music. The Institute of Jazz Studies / Rutgers Newark, will provide a beautiful space at Express Newark. The concert will be hosted by WBGO jazz radio host Sheila Anderson. The concert will also include world renowned violinist Regina Carter. Contact:
Mark Gross | +1 9732975836 |
Express Newark 54 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102-4501 Event Time: 14:30 |
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iNTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY
FEATURING Contact: Dennis Argul | +1 2017255176 |
Express Newark 50 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 Event Time: 02:30 |
| United States |
Spring Fever/Jazz Escape with Julian Vaughn & Lindsey Webster
Celebrate the season of Spring and a gorgeous American treasure JAZZ MUSIC with Bass Guitarist Julian Vaughn and vocalist Lindsey Webster featuring loving tributes to Wayman Tisdale and Natalie Cole. This event will be presented at The African American Performing Arts Center in Albuquerque, NM. Tickets will be on sale Wednesday 2/13/19 at theoasislive.com. Please use discount code JAZZ at checkout to save $5 until Monday 3/18/19. Contact:
Rod Kyle | +1 2146417695 |
The African American Performing Arts Center 310 San Pedro Dr NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Event Time: 19:30 |
| United States |
Celebration of International Jazz Day
In celebration of International Jazz Day April 30, 2019, Sombra Antigua Winery will present a full afternoon of Jazz performance and education. Contact:
David Fisher | +1 9152414349 |
Sombra Antigua Winery 430 La Vina Rd Anthony, NM 88021 Event Time: 14:00 |
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Jazz on the Vine
Frontera Jazz and friends will be playing in a large combo format on the patio at Sombra Antigua Winery. There will be live music from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. 4th Annual Jazz Day Event! The winery provides an excellent environment, and fine wine, on the patio and lawn, for enjoying the live jazz performance. Contact: Mike McHale | +1 9155856394 |
Sombra Antigua Winery 430 La Vina Rd Anthony, NM 88021 Event Time: 14:00 |
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Shapiro Project International Jazz Day Celebration / Planet X Album Release Party
Las Vegas Jazz Quartet the Shapiro Project led by guitarist and composer Eugene Shapiro celebrates International Jazz Day with the official release of their new album “Planet X.” This concert will feature the band performing Contemporary Jazz Fusion compositions from the album. Come experience groovy, soulful, hip Jazz with the Shapiro Project and celebrate the Original American Art Form. Eugene Shapiro-guitar, Boris Shapiro-drums, Brian Triola-keyboards, Marc Solis-saxophone. shapiroproject.com Contact:
Eugene Shapiro | +1 702-496-2898 |
The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 Event Time: 19:00 |
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JAZZ TRIBUTE PARTY
Sunday, April 28, In celebration of International Jazz Day, the Las Vegas Jazz Society will pay tribute to the musicians of the 50s, 60s and 70s who came off the road tours of the iconic swing bands such as Woody Herman, Stan Kenton and Buddy Rich bands to settle into and help establish the community and reputation of Las Vegas as world renowned Entertainment Capital. Contact:
Mimi Williams | +1-702-336-1938 |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89123 Event Time: 14:00 |
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Brooklyn NY Meets International Jazz
Brooklyn’s Jazz musicians come together and lend their performance to the Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium “Jazz” Festival” in celebration of International Jazz Day with Dr Mambo and WBAI Radio. Scheduled Musicians: Dwight Brewster, Neil Clarke, Stanley Banks, Khuent Rose, Alex Blake, Cook Broadnax, Harvey Lesesne, Steve Cromity, plus many others Contact:
Dwight Brewster | +1 347-972-3068 |
Milk River 960 Atlantic Ave Suite b Brooklyn, NY 11238 Event Time: 18:00 |
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International Jazz Day Celebration Hosted by JazzBuffalo
JazzBuffalo will host International Jazz Day on Tuesday, April 30th. Serving as an official partner for International Jazz Day in the city of Buffalo. An exciting evening of presenting a variety of jazz. Stay tuned for more details. Contact:
Tony Zambito | +1 7165124788 |
Hotel Henry Hotel Henry Rockwell Rd and Cleveland Cir Buffalo, NY Event Time: 19:00 |
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Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society Reception
In celebration of International Jazz Day and Jazz Appreciation Month, The Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective will celebrate the re-opening of the Love Supreme School of Music with their annual membership reception. The event will feature live jazz by Bilal Nugravee…. along with food, gifts, camaraderie and more! Contact:
Dawn Berry-Walker | +1 (716)4910994 |
Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church 641 Masten Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 Event Time: 18:30 |
| United States |
Berkshire Jazz Quartet at Camphill Ghent
The Berkshire Jazz Quartet will play at Camphill Ghent on Monday, April 29, at 3 pm. The ensemble will play and improvise on jazz standards and lesser-known classics spanning the bebop, latin, and ballad genres. The band includes Peter Skaller on piano, Michael Junkins on guitar, Roger Suters on bass, and Peter Coombs on percussion. FREE EVENT. Contact:
Onat Sanchez-Schwartz | +15183922760 |
The Hall at Camphill Ghent 2542 Route 66 Chatham, NY 12037 Event Time: 15:00 |
| United States |
Jazz Day with Billy's Bounce Productions
Celebrate International Jazz Day with Three Bands. Contact:
Bill Deuel | +1 518-496-3104 |
Sake Japanese Steakhouse 611 Troy-Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110 Event Time: 12:00 |
| United States |
The BeBop Channel Harlem 1,2,5th Jam
The BeBop Channel will host as part of its talk show, “The 1,2,5th” magazine, an all-day Harlem Street Jam featuring musicians young and old. The show will be broadcast throughout the month of May, 2019 and will take place at 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd in the block of the State Office Building at 163 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027 Contact:
Gregory Charles Royal | +1 2023026703 |
The BeBop Channel Kiosk 125th and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd New York, NY 10027 Event Time: 10:00 |
| United States |
New York All Stars directed by Antonio Ciacca
Antonio Ciacca is the artist in residence at the Pierre Hotel since 2015. Multifaceted artist Antonio often plays great songs at the Pierre and sings tenor with Cecilia Chorus of New York at Carnegie Hall The same week. Renowned international composer and conductor the volcanic German born Italian American pianist writes symphonies, operas and choral music during the day and spoils the two east customers playing the immortal American Song book in the evening. After his Bologna conservatory diploma and his master at City College currently Antonio is a PHD candidate at the Graduate Center in NYC. Contact:
Giusy Magri | +1 646 413 9374 |
The Pierre Hotel 2 East 61st Street New York, NY 10065 Event Time: 08:30 |
| United States |
Tuesday Night Jam – Joe Graziosi Quartet
The longstanding tradition of the after-hours jam in Harlem is back @ Gin Fizz From packed festivals in Italy, shores as far away as Tasmania, and historic jazz venues in New York City, saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader and award-winning composer Joe Graziosi has performed his music all around the world. Since setting down roots in New York years ago, he has been working all around the city with the Joe Graziosi Quartet, a group with one foot firmly planted in the rich tradition of jazz, and the other ready to embrace any and all influences. The group can be heard every Tuesday night at Gin Fizz in Harlem, where Graziosi also hosts a weekly jazz jam session. Contact:
Pablo Pereyra | +1 9178048775 |
Gin Fizz 308 Lenox Avenue (@125th St) Upstairs New York, NY 10027 Event Time: 07:30 |
| United States |
International Jazz Day Celebration Concert
We are celebrating International Jazz Day at The School of Jazz and Contemporary Music with performances by The Benjamin Appel Sextet, Crystal Rose Spero’s Group, and The Baptiste Horcholle Ensemble. Free and open to the public. First come, first seated. Presented by the College of Performing Arts at The New School. Contact:
Iris Maenza | +1 2125800210 |
Glassbox Performance Space 55 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Event Time: 12:30 |
| United States |
Afro Cuban Jazz in Times Square with YeraSon Orquesta Charanga!
Live Cuban Music with Grammy Award Winning YeraSon Orquesta Charanga at Havana Central Times Square, Sunday, April 28th, 6-9PM. Contact:
Yrving Yeras | +1 (201) 362-6053 |
Havana Central Times Square 151 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036 Event Time: 18:21 |
| United States |
International Jazz Day at the United Nations Headquarters New York City
Join the United Nations Jazz Society Workshop Band to celebrate International Jazz Day on Tuesday, 30 April at 6:30 pm at the Delegates’ Lounge. Contact: Roy Thomas | 1 917 370 2719 |
United Nations Headquarters United Nations Headquarters, New York City , 10017 Event Time: 18:30 |
| United States |
Talkin' Vinyl Ellington at Newport 1956 @ Original Vinyl Records
Special Guest Arnold J. Smith was in attendance for the July 7, 1956 Newport Jazz Festival and will speak about this legendary performance. Ellington at Newport is a 1956 live jazz album by Duke Ellington and his band of their 1956 concert at the Newport Jazz Festival, a concert which revitalized Ellington’s flagging career. Jazz promoter George Wein describes the 1956 concert as “the greatest performance of [Ellington’s] career… It stood for everything that jazz had been and could be.” It is included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, which ranks it “one of the most famous… in jazz history” and features the famous 27- Contact:
Jim Eigo | +1 845-986-1677 |
Original Vinyl Records 314 State Route 94 South #7 Warwick, NY 10990 Event Time: 17:00 |
| United States |
International Jazz Day Celebration
Every year, International Jazz Day is celebrated with special events around the world. While the 2019 Global Host City is Melbourne, Australia, we are proud to host an official registered event in West Falls, NY. Contact:
Carolyn Panzica | +49 716-570-6520 |
West Falls Center for the Arts 1863 Davis Rd. West Falls, NY 14170 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
Brad Mehldau jazz piano
Jazz pianist BRAD MEHLDAU has recorded and performed extensively since the early 1990s. Mehldau’s most consistent output over the years has taken place in the trio format. Starting in 1996, his group released a series of five records on Warner Bros. entitled The Art of the Trio (recently re-packaged and re-released as a 5-Disc box set by Nonesuch in late 2011). During that same period, Mehldau also released a solo piano recording entitled Elegiac Cycle, and a record called Places that included both solo piano and trio songs. Elegiac Cycle and Places might be called “concept” albums made up exclusively of original material with central themes that hover over the compositions. Contact:
Polina Bespalko | +5137453162 |
Gallagher Student Theater 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45208 Event Time: 20:00 |
| United States |
International Jazz Day Celebration at The Greenwich
Cincinnati’s historic jazz venue hosts an evening celebration of International Jazz (#jazzday). Contact:
Mark Yates | +15132211151 |
The Greenwich 2442 Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45206 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
'How I Acquired a Miles Davis Album Collection: The Exhibit
‘How I Acquired A Miles Davis Album Collection’ is essentially a short story that reveals how Curator Charmel A. Joiner acquired a small collection of ’23’ Miles Davis Albums from a friend after his father passes away. The Album Art Exhibit features several notable Jazz albums by Davis including works he recorded with Prestige, Columbia, CBS, Capital Records and Warner Bros as well as, Live and International recordings with Time Wind, a record label that operates out of the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. Contact:
Prof. Charmel A. Joiner Curator | +1 216 322 0007 |
Night Town 12387 Cedar Road Cleveland, OH 44106 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
Hubbs Groove tribute to Cannonball Adderley and Wayne Shorter
Hubb’s Groove tribute to Cannonball Adderley and Wayne Shorter at Nighttown of Downbeat’s top 100 Jazz Club in the world. Contact:
Robert Hubbard | +1440.836.3414 |
Nighttown 12387 Cedar Rd Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 Event Time: 20:00 |
| United States |
International Jazz Day Ohio
SEMM Foundation and our 24 hour Jazz 98.5 FM,WSAX radio station will present International Jazz Day Ohio, an all day event dedicated to saluting the Art of Jazz by highlighting many of its forms, textures and contributors. Our event will also include a tribute to the the life, music & legacy of the late, Central Ohio Homegrown song stylist and jazz music icon, Nancy Wilson. The International Jazz Day Ohio event will feature Music Education, an Art Exhibition, Poetry, Dance, Awards, Workshops, Live Music Performances from Homegrown talent, High School Jazz Bands, as well as Grammy nominated and award winning artists including, Gary Bartz, Eddie Henderson, Greg Bandy, Rick Brunetto Big Band, Bobby Floyd, Vanessa Rubin and many others. Contact:
Sax Johnson | +1614-725-5299 |
Whitehall Yearling High School 675 S. Yearling Road Whitehall, OH 43213 Event Time: 11:00 |
| United States |
Jazz and Wine Wednesdays at Main Street Tavern BA
Main Street Tavern BA, TulsaJazz.com, and The Taylor Entertainment Group, are proud to present Wine & Jazz Wednesdays: A Jazz Appreciation Month and International Jazz Day celebration! The month of April features performances by: Chris Hyde 4/3, Cynthia Simmons 4/10, Eric Himan 4/17, Olivia Duhon 4/24. All events are free! Contact:
John Taylor | +19188129902 |
Main Street Tavern Broken Arrow 200 S. Main St Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Event Time: 18:00 |
| United States |
Brown Bag It Series Feat. The Cynthia Simmons Trio
The Brown Bag It Series is a free concert series offered by the Tulsa Performing Arts Center on the first Wednesday of each month. This month of April features the Cynthia Simmons Trio in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month and International Jazz Day! Contact:
John Taylor | +1 9188129902 |
Tulsa Perfroming Arts Center 110 E 2nd St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Event Time: 12:10 |
| United States |
First Friday Jazz at Kirin Featuring the Angie Cockrell Trio!
Enjoy an evening of fabulous jazz and more performed by the wonderful Angie Cockrell Trio during Kirin’s First Friday Jazz! The Trio features Angie on Vocals, Jon Parris on Bass and Mike Leland on Keyboard. Contact:
John Taylor | +19188129902 |
Kirin Asian Restaurant 8041 S Mingo Rd Tulsa, OK 74133 Event Time: 18:30 |
| United States |
Live Music Night at Sisserou’s featuring The Elizabeth Speegle Band!
The original music of Elizabeth Speegle Band is a jazz laced fusion of pop, funk and blues. Relevant lyrics, memorable melodies, and excellent musicianship all come together to create ESB’s distinct sound. Along with Elizabeth’s smoky, soulful vocals, the band drives the grooves, riffs and hooks in a way that draws the listener in with every note. It’s going to be a full-on jazzy jazz, funky good time you won’t want to miss! This is a free concert! Sisserou’s Carribbean Restaurant known for its incredible food and exceptional service is proud to be a part of the Jazz Appreciation Month and the International Jazz Day Celebration! Contact:
John Taylor / Tulsa Jazz | +19188129902 |
Sisserou's Restaurant 107 N Boulder Ave C Tulsa, OK 74103 USA Event Time: 18:30 |
| United States |
Tulsa Jazz.Com's International Jazz Fest Presented by SpiritBank
TulsaJazz.Com’s 2019 International Jazz Fest Presented by Spirit Bank! Takes place Friday May 3rd, 6-9 pm at the Guthrie Green. This incredible Free concert is part of the Tulsa Arts District’s monthly 1st Friday Art Crawl which averages 2000-3000 attendees per event! Contact:
John Taylor | +19188129902 |
Guthrie Green 111 East M.B. Brady Street Tulsa, OK 74103 Event Time: 18:00 |
| United States |
Tulsajazz.com's KTUL Tulsa's Channel 8 TV Segment
Tulsajazz.com has a TV segment on KTUL Tulsa’s Channel 8, an ABC affiliate, on Tuesday April 30th. John Taylor President of Tulsajazz.com and Joy Kelly Vice President of SpiritBank will be interviewed about Jazz Appreciation Month, International Jazz Day, as well as the Tulsajazz.com International Jazz Fest Presented by SpiritBank happening on May 3rd 2019 at the Guthrie Green in Tulsa, OK! During the segment there will also be a live performance by The Free Samples Jazz Trio, the full Free Samples Quintet will be performing a Herbie Hancock tribute on May 3rd at the International Jazz Fest. Happy International Jazz Day everyone! Contact:
John Taylor | +1 9188129902 |
KTUL Tulsa's Channel 8 TV Studio 3333 S 29th W Ave Tulsa, OK 74107 Event Time: 09:00 |
| United States |
Ella Fitzgerald: The Songbooks
Celebrating selections from her groundbreaking eight Songbook albums. As always, commercial and sponsor free. Part of the weekly educational audio anthology series “What You’re Not Listening To”, hosted by Ben Brown Jr., broadcasting since 2015. Contact:
Ben Brown Jr. | +503-442-0097 |
What You're Not Listening To 4105 SW Hocken Ave. #15 Beaverton, Oregon 97005 Event Time: 00:01 |
| United States |
International Jazz Day
Pianist Dylan Babitch will be performing in Rose Hall at Camphill Hill Village Kimberton Hills, in Kimberton, PA. The show runs from 2:30 pm – 4pm. Contact:
Felicity Jeans | +1 6109350300 |
Rose Hall 1601 Pughtown Road Kimberton, PA 19442 Event Time: 02:30 |
| United States |
Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Festival 2019 Grand Finale
Jamaaladeen Tacuma, presents the fifth annual Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Festival. Organized by Jam-All and curated by Tacuma, this year’s 5-event festival continues its mission of showcasing diverse styles of risk-taking, progressive music in April for Philly’s Jazz Appreciation Month. Contact:
Rahima Tacuma | +1 484-841-1614 |
Community Education Center 2301 S 63rd St Philadelphia, PA 19142 Event Time: 07:00 |
| United States |
JAZZ 101 – SOUTH'S JAZZ EDUCATION SERIES
Everything you have ever wanted to know about jazz but were afraid to ask! Join your hosts Luke Carlos O’Reilly and Henry Tirfe as they talk you on musical Odyssey that more than answers your questions about jazz – it will make you “feel” the music…then stay for the SOUTH CLASSIC JAM SESSION and all of this is courtesy of Artisanal Brewing Co. SOUTH & You…see you there! Contact:
Harrison Graham Hayman IV | 2153277115 |
SOUTH 600 N Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19130 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
Take Center Stage
Take center stage with us at this exceptional event celebrating the August Wilson Cultural Center, Pittsburgh’s dynamic home for performing and visual arts honoring the legacy of August Wilson. Special Jazz performances scheduled! CONSTANZA ROMERO WILSON Contact:
Cydney Nunn | +1 412 906 8520 |
August Wilson Cultural Center 980 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Event Time: 18:30 |
| United States |
Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert Free Viewing
Watch The International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert 2019 on the Big Screen with Big Sound from our comfy theater seats. Public Welcome! Bar opens at 6:30. Come when you like, grab a beverage and settle in for an evening of epic music broadcast from Melbourne Australia. Contact:
Sharon Gabor | +1 610-356-ARTS(2787) |
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 North High Street West Chester, PA 19380 Event Time: 19:00 |
| United States |
ColaJazz Jazz Crawl
ColaJazz.com in partnership with some of our amazing jazz venues present a new annual tradition, The ColaJazz Jazz Crawl, celebrating International Jazz Day on Tuesday, April 30th! This epic #jazzday event happens once a year and we’re programming one amazing night of internationally rich jazz music in your favorite venues filled with local to international musicians! From the fiery, exciting Cuban jazz presented by Gino Castillo at 701 Whaley to a jazzy japanese flute lead quartet at The Aristocrat to the always hip jazz jam at Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse to a burning session in a cool lounge overlooking The Vista at Pearlz Oyster Bar Columbia! Contact:
Mark Rapp | +19174551411 |
Columbia, SC Event Time: 17:30 |
| United States |
Rawlins Library Jazz Day
We will showcase Jazz items. Contact: Abby Edwardson | +1 6057737421 |
Rawlins Library 1000 E. Church St. Pierre, SD 57501 |
| United States |
All That Jazz Celebrates International Jazz Day 2019
It’s going to be a special edition of my jazz radio show, “All That Jazz”. I’ll be playing a collection of songs by jazz artists from all over the world. Contact:
Travis Kemp | +1 8065706892 |
Gilvin Broadcast Center 2408 South Jackson St. Amarillo, TX 79109 Event Time: 17:00 |
| United States |
Steve Lindeman Quartet
Dr. Steve Lindeman brings his Hammond B3 and his quartet to the Gallivan Center, Wednesday May 1, 2019. With Corey Christiansen on Guitar, David Halliday on sax, and Parker Swensen on drums. Come celebrate World Jazz Day at the Gallivan Center. 7:30 pm. Free. Presented by Excellence in the Community. Performers: Corey Christiansen, Electric Guitars Lindeman and Friends Excellence in the Community Concert, May 1, 2019 Play list:
Contact:
Jeff Whiteley | +1-801 718-3862 |
Gallivan Center 239 South Main Street Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Event Time: 19:30 |
| United States |
Jazz4Justice Alexandria
The Alexandria Bar Association and Northern Virginia Community College partner to present the 6th Annual Jazz4Justice concert. Featuring music by the NOVA Nighthawks Jazz Ensemble and T.C. Williams High School Jazz Ensemble, this event raises funds for the Alexandria Law Foundation and Legal Services of Northern Virginia. This year’s program will feature a special guest, vibraphonist and Mack Avenue recording artist Warren Wolf. Contact:
John Kocur | +1 703 933 8364 |
Torpedo Factory 105 N. Union St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Event Time: 19:30 |
| United States |
International Jazz Day with Mason Jazz
George Mason University celebrates International Jazz Day with the Mason Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jim Carroll, and the award-winning Latin American Ensemble, directed by Juan Megna! The Mason Jazz Ensemble offers opportunities for improvisation, performance, recording, writing, leadership and service; performing at venues including the Shanghai Concert Hall (Beijing, China), Blues Alley, Chantilly Jazz Festival, Law Day and JENerations Jazz Festival. The Mason Latin American Ensemble embraces the rhythmic Latin American traditions married to the harmonies of jazz, through music of the past, present and future, exploring different eras and their composers, and compositions that continue the tradition of crossing musical borders. Contact:
Darden Purcell |
Center for the Arts 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 Event Time: 20:00 |
| United States |
UVM University Jazz Ensemble presents the music of Frank Zappa
Alex Stewart, director. The University Jazz Ensemble presents the music of Frank Zappa with special guests Ed Palermo and Napoleon Murphy Brock. More info TBA. Free and open to the public. Contact:
Alex Stewart | +1 802 656 3040 |
UVM Music Building Recital Hall 392 S. Prospect St. Burlington, VT 05405 Event Time: 19:30 |
| United States |
Heartbeet Lifesharing Sing Together
An inclusive group coming together under the leadership of special guest John Harrison hosted in and help by the Heartbeet choir. It is an open space to explore Jazz and celebrate our humanity together. Contact:
Hannah Schwartz | +1 802472-3285 |
Heartbeet Community Center 218 Town Farm Road Hardwick, VT 05843 Event Time: 02:30 |
| United States |
Roosevelt High School Hosts a Jam session in honor of International Jazz Day
Roosevelt High School is hosting an outdoor jam session with the local community center to celebrate International Jazz Day. There will be combo performances by the Eckstein Middle School Jazz combo and Roosevelt High School Jazz Band Combo, then the time will be open to other students or public from the area to jam together and build community around the common appreciation of jazz music. Contact: Patricia Colescott | +1 206-661-0176 |
Green Lake Community Center 7201 Green Lake Dr. N. Seattle, WA 98115 Event Time: 14:00 |
| United States |
Halie Loren
“Halie Loren mixes and matches popular songs from a variety of sources and eras, throws in a few originals for good measure, and lets her warm and seductive voice work its magic on all of them … Loren has something to say and her voice is as attractive and intoxicating as anything.” – All About Jazz Contact:
Rachael Millikan | +1 206-441-9729 |
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley 2033 6th Ave Seattle, WA 98121 Event Time: 07:30 |
| United States |
Classic Jazz on 90.3 WRST-FM and wrst.org
WRST-FM in Oshkosh, Wisconsin will be marking International Jazz Day 2019 by debuting recently-acquired classic jazz recordings. These will be offered on air as part of the station’s regular weekday afternoon jazz program, 1:00pm-5:00pm weekdays over WRST-FM (90.3) and wrst.org. Contact:
Randall Davidson | +1-920-424-7427 |
WRST-FM 800 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, WI 54901 Event Time: 13:00 |
