2023 Virtual Education Programs

In the lead-up to the 2023 All-Star Global Concert, the following free, online education programs will be presented via jazzday.com, unesco.org, the International Jazz Day YouTube and Facebook pages.

An array of acclaimed artist-educators present a multilingual selection of offerings that emphasize the richness—and relevance—of jazz to learners at all levels:

SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2023

6 AM New York ET / 6 PM Beijing CST

  • 让我们来烹饪一些爵士乐 / Let’s Cook Up Some Jazz
    • by Ming Yang [普通話 / in Mandarin Chinese]
    • 如果爵士乐是一道美食，那每一位聆听者和演奏者都是这道菜的主厨！让我们忠于自己（的taste)，自由爵士！
    • Embark on a journey of jazz discovery with the Blue Note Beijing Jazz Orchestra’s conductor and trombonist Ming Yang in this exciting masterclass! As he guides you through the intricate nuances of jazz, you’ll uncover your unique jazz flavor and develop the skills needed to become a top-notch jazz chef.

8 AM New York ET / 3 PM Riyadh AST

  • كيفية استخدام المقامات الشرقية في موسيقى الجاز / How to Use Maqam Modes in Jazz Music
    • by Mazen Lawand [بالعربية / in Arabic]
    • في هذا الفديو سنتعلم كيف ممكن نستخدم بعض المقامات العربية في اغنية الجاز الشهيرة بلو بوسا. سنسلط الضوء أيضًا على بعض القواسم المشتركة بين المقامات العربية ومقامات الجاز
    • In this masterclass we will learn how to apply some Arabic maqams on the standard Blue Bossa. We will also highlight some of the commonalities between certain Arabic maqams and jazz modes.
    • Meet Mazen at: www.instagram.com/mazmuzic/

9 AM New York ET / 4 PM Cairo EET

  • Approach to Fusing Arabic and Western Scales
    • by Ousso Lotfy [in English]
    • Renowned Egyptian guitarist Ousso Lotfy will showcase his approach to microtonal harmony and soloing so you can learn some of the most common Arabic scales and experience the magical fusion of Arabic and Western scales.
    • Meet Ousso at: www.instagram.com/oussolotfy

11 AM New York ET / 5 PM Paris CET

  • Atelier de Timbalooloo: Un Tour du Monde Avec Clara Net
    • par Oran Etkin [en français / in French]
    • Oran Etkin captive les enfants avec son charmant programme Timbalooloo où il présente ses amis musiciens, comme Clara Net. Les instruments prennent vie et parlent à travers leur musique et les enfants créent de la musique en faisant parler leur instrument.
    • Oran Etkin captivates children with his charming Timbalooloo program where he introduces his musical friends, like Clara Net. Instruments come to life and speak through their music and children create music by making their instrument talk.
    • Meet Oran at: www.instagram.com/oranetkin

12 PM New York ET / 11 AM Mexico City CST

  • Explorando Posibilidades Dentro De Un Combo De Jazz con Steve Murillo / Exploring Possibilities Within A Jazz Combo with Steve Murillo
    • by Steve Murillo [en español / in Spanish]
    • Esta clase magistral se basa en la siguiente pregunta: “¿“Cuál es mi rol en esta banda, y cuáles son todas las posibilidades que vienen con el?” Steve Murillo, Gerente de Programas del Herbie Hancock Instituto de Jazz, enseña a un combo de jazz de la escuela preparatoria a ser consciente del rol de cada músico para crear de manera proactiva nuevas formas de hacer que la canción “Tenor Madness” suene como una conversación animada. A su vez, los estudiantes comienzan a organizar su propia versión de “Tenor Madness” mientras interactúan constantemente entre ellos.
    • This masterclass is based on the following question: “What is my role in this group, and all the possibilities that come with it?” Steve Murillo, Program Manager of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, teaches a high school jazz combo to be aware of what every player brings to the bandstand in order to proactively create new ways to make the standard “Tenor Madness” sound like a lively conversation. In turn, the students start to arrange their own version of “Tenor Madness” all while being constantly engaged with each other.
    • Meet Steve at: www.instagram.com/stevemurillo_

1 PM New York ET / 6 PM London BST

  • Timbalooloo Workshop: A Musical Journey With Clara Net
    • by Oran Etkin [in English]
    • Oran Etkin captivates children with his charming Timbalooloo program where he introduces his musical friends, like Clara Net. Instruments come to life and speak through their music and children create music by making their instrument talk.
    • Meet Oran at: www.instagram.com/oranetkin

2 PM New York ET / 7 PM London BST

  • Natural Machines: When Algorithms Meet Improvisation

3 PM New York ET / 8 PM London BST

  • A Conversation with Bill Clinton & Herbie Hancock
    • [in English]
  • Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock reminisce on how they fell in love with jazz music and which musicians have most captivated them over the years. They share stories of how jazz has opened doors across the globe and how their musical experiences helped deepen their own personal and professional growth. Clinton and Hancock connect on the power that jazz can have in shaping our world for the better.