Press Coverage of International Jazz Day

2020

NPR: A Month To Celebrate Jazz, Turned Tragic
NPR Music: Stream These Virtual Events To Celebrate International Jazz Day On April 30
Billboard: Herbie Hancock-Hosted International Jazz Day 2020 Shifts to Virtual Celebration
DownBeat: Online International Jazz Day Concert To Feature Dianne Reeves, John Scofield, Joey DeFrancesco
JazzTimes: Virtual Schedule Announced for International Jazz Day
Mail & Guardian: Celebrating International Jazz Day at home
KLTV: ‘I’ll be seeing you’: U.S. Air Force Band leads worldwide classic song collaboration
1RRE: Международный день джаза 30 апреля 2020 года отмечается в девятый раз
CADENA 100: El Día Internacional del Jazz valora la influencia del ‘genuino sabor americano’ en la música
CGTN: Jazz Day at home: Virtual concert brings music, hope amid coronavirus
CNN Indonesia: Hari Jazz, Indra Lesmana-Dewa Budjana Bakal Konser Online
DailyHunt: A Tribute To All That Is Jazz On International Jazz Day
El Economista: Celebrarán el Día Internacional del Jazz en línea
El Mundo: Va a ser muy complicado que haya festivales de jazz
El Nuevo Herald: Gonzalo Rubalcaba ofrecerá concierto live por el día internacional del jazz
El Siglo de Torreón: El jazz para humanizar
Firstpost: International Jazz Day 2020: Herbie Hancock to host virtual concert to celebrate during COVID-19 lockdown
Focus Online: Virtuell improvisieren – am Welttag des Jazz
Francetv Info: Coronavirus: un International Jazz Day 2020 en mode confiné
Hindustan Times: International Jazz Day 2020: Jazz goes virtual this year to bring music lovers together during coronavirus pandemic
In.gr: Η Παγκόσμια Ημέρα της Τζαζ φέτος διαδικτυακά
Infobae: El saludo musical y de esperanza por el Día Internacional del Jazz de los artistas argentinos
Koimoi.com: The National Centre For The Performing Arts Brings 75 Jazz Artistes From Across The World Virtually To Celebrate International Jazz Day
Liputan6: 30 April Jadi Hari Jazz Sedunia, Musik yang Mempromosikan Perdamaian
MEAWW: International Jazz Day 2020 shifts to virtual celebration, will live-stream All-Star Concert due to coronavirus
Media Indonesia: Hari Jazz Internasional 30 April, ini Asal Muasalnya
Milenio: ¿Por qué celebramos el 30 de abril el Día Internacional del Jazz ?
Misiones Online: Conciertos Online: ¿cómo se celebra este año el Día Internacional del Jazz?
News 18: International Jazz Day 2020: Date, History and Significance
Observador: Dia Internacional do Jazz celebrado com concerto global online
ONU News: Unesco celebra Dia Internacional do Jazz com concerto virtual comandado por Herbie Hancock
O TEMPO: Extensa programação celebra o Dia Internacional do Jazz nesta quinta-feira
ProKerala.com: Jazz is the music of freedom, human rights: UNESCO
PÚBLICO: Um megaconcerto e outros acontecimentos para celebrar o dia do jazz
Rádio e Televisão de Portugal: Dia Internacional do Jazz celebrado com concerto global `online`
Radio Uruguay: Una veintena de músicos grabaron un video para celebrar el jazz
Rambler News: Джазовые музыканты проведут концерт в режиме онлайн
SAPO: Dia Internacional do Jazz celebrado com concerto global ‘online’
Sayidaty: اليوم العالمي لموسيقى الجاز هذا العام عبر الإنترنت
Six Degrees News: 国际爵⼠乐⽇：新冠病毒阻挡不住爵⼠乐的⾃由⾳符
Sky TG24: Giornata internazionale del Jazz, 10 brani scelti da Raffaele Casarano
Sohu: 4月30日，世界爵士乐日，来看爵士乐如何走进音乐剧
Sortir à Paris: Journée Internationale Du Jazz 2020: Un Grand Concert Virtuel et des Conferences Interactives
Times of India: 75 Jazz artistes across the world come together to celebrate International Jazz Day
UN News: COVID-19: UN harnesses the power of culture to inspire hope and solidarity
Venezuela Star: COVID-19 cant stop the music on International Jazz Day
Yahoo! India: International Jazz Day 2020: Herbie Hancock to host virtual concert to celebrate during COVID-19 lockdown
Yahoo! Japan: 国内外のアーティストが参加する配信ジャズ・イベント〈JAZZ AUDITORIA ONLINE〉開催決定
Awards Circuit: CHECK OUT: Netflix Release New ‘The Eddy’ Clip To Celebrate International Jazz Day
Media Advisory: International Jazz Day 2020 to Take Place Virtually; Global Concert Hosted by Herbie Hancock to Feature Performances by Artists Across the Globe
Press Release: Cape Town 30 April celebration of International Jazz Day not taking place due to COVID-19
Press Release: Cape Town selected as 2020 International Jazz Day Global Host City
UNESCO: Cape Town selected as 2020 International Jazz Day Global Host City: “A recognition of South Africa’s strong commitment to cultural diplomacy”
Sunday Times: Cape Town named host city of 2020 International Jazz Day
un.org: Peace through jazz music: The trumpet is a ‘cool’ instrument to unite people

2019

Press Release: International Jazz Day 2019 Worldwide Celebration Concludes with Extraordinary All-Star Global Concert in Melbourne, Australia
The Guardian: Herbie Hancock: ‘I felt like I stood on the shoulders of giants and now it’s my turn’
NPR: Herbie Hancock Aims Jazz Day All-Star Concert Towards A World In ‘Turmoil’
JazzTimes: International Jazz Day in Australia: Continental Connections
JAZZIZ: International Jazz Day Celebrates the ‘Universal Language of Peace’
DownBeat: In Melbourne and Sydney, International Jazz Day Explores Cultural Exchange
DownBeat: International Jazz Day Workshops Highlight Power of Listening
ABC News: Herbie Hancock tells young musicians in Sydney jazz masterclass to ‘be yourself’
ABC Jazz: UN’s Jazz all-stars descend on Australia
Sydney Opera House: Herbie Hancock plays jazz for a more peaceful world
Look to the Stars: International Jazz Day 2019 Worldwide Celebration Concludes with All-Star Global Concert
Jazz.sk: Jazzové ceny sú rozdané: Ocenenie Esprit za najlepší slovenský jazzový album získal gitarista Andreas Varady
University of Kwazulu-Natal: Jazz Appreciation Month Celebrated by School of Arts
Dhaka Tribune: Jazz Scene in Bangladesh
India Today: Where’s all that jazz?
GloboNews: Teatro Amazonas recebe 2ª edição do Amazonas Jazz Day nesta terça-feira (30)
Press Release: Worldwide Celebration of International Jazz Day 2019, 30 April
Billboard: Herbie Hancock, James Morrison & More Set for International Jazz Day in Melbourne
DownBeat: International Jazz Day Set for Australia
Jazz Police: Worldwide Celebration of International Jazz Day 2019 Features Global Concert in Melbourne on April 30
China Daily: Welcoming int’l jazz day with Sugar Blue in Beijing
TASS: Saxophonist Igor Butman to represent Russia at International Jazz Day in Melbourne
Hong Kong Tatler: 10 Hong Kong Events You Can’t Miss In April 2019
Orange County Breeze: Celebrate International Jazz Day at The Plaza on Friday, April 26, 2019
The Journal of Music: UNESCO International Jazz Day
beat: A new jazz festival is coming to Melbourne – inspired by International Jazz Day
Broadway World: Celebrate International Jazz Day With World-Class Concert
The Star Online: Two days of smooth soulful music
Mediamax: All-star African line-up for International Jazz Day
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation: Jazz lovers gear up for International Jazz Day
InDaily: Join in on the worldwide and simultaneous celebration of jazz on April 30
Bandwagon: Celebrate International Jazz Day with Aya Sekine, Tim De Cotta and more
Chicago Daily Herald: Local band to celebrate International Jazz Day with benefit concert for Aurora food pantry
Dónde Ir: Llega la segunda edición de Neuma, Festival Internacional de Jazz en CDMX
L’Expression: Tournée algérienne du Fiona Mombet Quartet
Sortiraparis.com: Des concerts pour la Journée Internationale du Jazz et le Printemps des Cuivres au Forum des Halles
Metro Republica Dominicana: Sandy Gabriel celebrará “Día Internacional del Jazz” el 30 de abril en Downtown Center
Novo Jornal: A poética incómoda do Jazz
Arlington Advocate: International Jazz Day Global Celebration to take place in Arlington
UNESCO Regional and Multisectoral Office in Yaoundé: Humanitarian Concert in celebration of the International Jazz Day
Music In Africa: Nairobi fest to fuse live jazz and hip hop

2018

WBGO: Watch International Jazz Day Concerts From St. Petersburg, Russia and New Orleans
Downbeat: In Russia, International Jazz Day Reaches Across Borders
Look to the Stars: International Jazz Day 2018 Comes To A Close
Broadway World: International Jazz Day 2018 Comes to a Close Following Celebratory Concerts in St. Petersburg and New Orleans
Egypt Today: Egypt celebrates International Jazz Day
CTLive: ‘Breaking boundaries between countries’: Herbie Hancock visits ‘Jazz Capital 2018’
Catch News: International Jazz Day 2018 : Nearly 200 countries are celebrating the day worldwide
IOL :#JazzDay2018: Here’s what’s up
DD News: International Jazz Day being celebrated today
Times Now: International Jazz Day! Celebrate this day by humming these songs
Billboard: Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, Igor Butman Set For International Jazz Day In St. Petersburg
The Louisiana Weekly: International Jazz Day brings Hancock and Blanchard to Congo Square
Телеканал Россия: Объявлена программа VII Международного дня джаза
Yahoo! Japan: 野外無料ジャズ・イベント〈JAZZ AUDITORIA 2018 in WATERRAS〉プログラム発表
Europa Press: El International Jazz Day aterriza por primera vez en la capital con numerosas actividades culturales
ABC Color: Big Bands protagonizarán el Asunción Jazz Day
South China Morning Post: All that jazz: Hong Kong to host two-day extravaganza
Zougla Online: JazZoo Concert Series meets International Jazz Day again!

2017

JazzTimes: The 2017 International Jazz Day Global Concert: Art, people before politics at this all-star show in Havana, Cuba
DownBeat: Artists Collaborate & Celebrate at International Jazz Day Festivities in Havana
Billboard: Will Smith, Quincy Jones & Herbie Hancock Celebrate International Jazz Day in Havana
Yahoo News: Cuba festeja a lo grande el jazz con gala de estrellas
ENCA.com: Cuba hosts all-star International Jazz Day concert
Cuba Journal: Havana Hosts International Jazz Day 2017 Culmination Concert
Asean Breaking News: Cuba hosts all-star International Jazz Day concert
Alabama Latino News: La celebración mundial del Día Internacional del Jazz 2017 concluye con un extraordinario concierto mundia
WBGO: A Confluence of Vibrant Rhythm and Hopeful Goodwill in Havana, For International Jazz Day
UNESCO: United Nations Headquarters swing in the rhythm of jazz as the International Jazz Day observance kicks off worldwide
African News Circle: International jazz day: Louis Armstrong’s legacy lives on in Zimbabwe
The Sop: UN Marks International Jazz Day
AllAfrica.com: Africa: On International Day, Unesco Spotlights Power of Jazz to Promote Dialogue Among Cultures
JazzPolice.com: International Jazz Day Celebrated on April 30 With Live-Streamed Concert
China Daily: Music stars jazz up Havana
El Tiempo: Un día para el jazz latino
NPR: Radical Grooves And Hometown Heroes: Cuba’s Lasting Jazz Legacy
Pulse.ng: International Jazz Day: Cuba hosts all-star concert
Al Jazeera: International Jazz Day: Louis Armstrong’s legacy lives on
The Times of India: Goa to celebrate International Jazz Day
The Daily Advertiser: City to sing for International Jazz Day
Daily Review: Putting Adelaide on the World Jazz Stage
Wave: International Jazz Day Celebrated in Grand Style
El Watan: Évenement: Journée internationale du jazz
7sur7: Bruxelles se réveillera au rythme du Jazz le 30 avril
e-radio: Αλέκος Βρέτος: «Η τζαζ είναι τρόπος ζωής και τρόπος αντιμετώπισης της μουσικής»
Yahoo! Japan: 「国際ジャズデー」でハービー・ハンコック、W・スミスらがコンサートキューバ
20 Minutos: Unesco organiza del 24 al 30 de abril una semana de Jazz en Palma
The New York Times: Havana Named as Host City for 2017 International Jazz Day

2016

New York Times: Global Flavors and Asides to Obamas at White House Jazz Gala
Billboard: Watch President Obama Celebrate International Jazz Day With an All-Star Concert April 30 on ABC
UPI: Michelle Obama hosts International Jazz Day celebration at the White House
Big News Network: International Jazz Day gets a U.S. Congressional send-off on Capitol Hill
The Hoya: Georgetown Prepares for International Jazz Day
DCist: Out And About: Weekend Picks
USA Today: Weekend TV: ‘Good Wife,’ ‘Country Countdown Awards’
Washington Post: International Jazz Day hits home at the local level
NY Daily News: Herbie Hancock stresses students need a little music with their math, science lessons
JazzPolice.com: International Jazz Day, April 30: From the White House to Your House!
The Columbian: Jazz icon pushes to integrate ABCs with ‘1, 2, 1-2-3-4’
Washington Post: Educators want to pair math and music in integrated teaching method
USA Today: New effort embeds music into math, science lessons
CapitalBop: International Jazz Day comes to the nation’s capital, bringing stars a spotlight on the local scene
Associated Press: Obama to host International Jazz Day concert at White House
Billboard: President Obama to Host International Jazz Day Concert at White House
The Telegraph: Barack Obama to host 2016 International Jazz Day concert at White House
The Guardian: Barack Obama to host International Jazz Day concert at White House
DCist: D.C. Hosts 2016 International Jazz Day
Pitchfork: President Obama and Michelle Obama Hosting International Jazz Day at the White House
JazzTimes: 5th International Jazz Day Global Concert Set for White House April 29
The Spokesman-Review: President Obama to host International Jazz Day concert at White House

2015

DownBeat Magazine: International Jazz Day Artists Promote Inclusion, Cultural Connections in Paris
Blasting News: The 2015 International Jazz Day in Paris
CNN Philippines: QC bar leads local celebration of International Jazz Day
Inter Press Service: Jazz as a Force for Peace and Freedom
JazzTimes.com: International Jazz Day 2015: A Report From Paris
The Telegraph: International Jazz Day 2015 to be celebrated in 196 countries
BFM TV: Paris, ville hôte de la 4ème Journée internationale du Jazz
El Moudjahid: 4e Journée internationale du Jazz : 185 pays y prennent part à Paris
Son-Vidéo.com: Journée Internationale du Jazz
LeJarsJaseJazz.over-blog.com: 1000e article de ce blog: Journée internationale du Jazz le 30 avril 2015
75.AgendaCulturel.fr: Journée Internationale du Jazz 2015
Xinhua: Unesco : participation de 185 pays à la 4e édition de la Journée internationale du Jazz
Actu95.net: Paris ville d’accueil de la 4e Journée internationale du jazz le 30 avril
Offi.fr: Journée Internationale du Jazz à Paris le 30 avril 2014
LeBonbon.fr: Concerts gratuits pour la journée internationale du Jazz
Sortir à Paris: Journée Internationale du Jazz 2015 : concert exceptionnel à Paris
La Croix: Paris accueille jeudi 30 avril la 4e Journée internationale du jazz
CultureBox: La 4e Journée internationale du Jazz, c’est jeudi à Paris
LeParisien.fr: Venez swinguer dans tout Paris!
LeParisien.fr: Manoukian : « Jouer dans les gares parisiennes, c’est une jubilation »
JazzRadio.fr: La journée internationale du jazz, c’est aujourd’hui!
InfoConcert.com: La Journée Internationale du Jazz, c’est cette semaine!
HelloCoton.fr: Jeudi 30 : journée internationale du Jazz à Paris avec Thelonious Monk
France Musique: Jazz Trotter : Wayne Shorter au Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Paris pour le Jazz Day!
Toute La Culture: Profitez De La Veille Du Week-end Prolongé Pour Aller À La Journée Internationale Du Jazz
rfi.fr: Paris vibre au rythme du jazz
rfi.fr: Herbie Hancock, légende vivante du Jazz
Liberation.fr: Paris, capitale mondiale du jazz
Telerama.fr: Herbie Hancock : “La nature profonde du jazz est de réunir les peuples”
JazzTimes: International Jazz Day Names Paris as This Year’s Host City
Yahoo! News/AP: Paris Named Host City For International Jazz Day 2015

2014

JazzTimes: International Jazz Day 2014: A Recap
DownBeat Magazine: Education Initiatives Thrive at International Jazz Day
MSN News: Osaka to Host All-Star Concert on Int’l Jazz Day
Yahoo News: Osaka to Host All-Star Concert on Int’l Jazz Day
U.S. Department of State: Osaka, Japan Selected as Host City for International Jazz Day 2014
U.S. News & World Report: Herbie Hancock to Celebrate International Jazz Day at All-Star Concert in Osaka, Japan
The Japan Times: ‘Jazz mecca’ Osaka to host star-studded global concert
Asahi Shimbun: Osaka to Host All-Star concert on International Jazz Day
Huffington Post: 2014 International Jazz Day Brings Herbie Hancock To Osaka
Jazz in Japan: International Jazz Day
The Root: Downbeat Diplomacy for Black Musicians at International Jazz Day
Downbeat Magazine: All-Star Lineup Shines at International Jazz Day Concert
JazzTimes: Photos from International Jazz Day in Osaka, Japan
United Nations Radio: International Jazz Day highlights jazz’s “diplomatic role”
United Nations News Centre: On World Day, UN celebrates historic influence of jazz to connect people, ignite social change
The Hill: Jazz as art – and diplomacy
The Telegraph: International Jazz Day celebrated all over the world
The Bahamas Weekly: Jazz Day Celebrated in the Bahamas
La Tercera (Chile): Conozca la actividades que celebran el Día Internacional del Jazz
Gulf Times (Qatar): Top talent on show at ‘Jazz Day’ celebration
AllAfrica.com: Liberia: Taking a Note From the International Jazz Day Held At the American Embassy in Monrovia
Paraguay.com: Día del Jazz: “Donde las improvisaciones están bien organizadas“
Sina (China): 全球艺术家在日本大阪共庆2014年国际爵士乐日
Starducongo.com (Republic of Congo): 3ème édition de la Journée internationale du jazz : Exposition, atelier et concert de jazz étaient au menu

2013

JazzTimes: International Jazz Day Brings A Worldwide A-List To Turkey
JAZZ.FM91: Ears New York: International Jazz Day
Financial Times: International Jazz Day, Hagia Eirene, Istanbul – review
Downbeat Magazine: Jazz Titans Lead International Jazz Day Celebration
Georgia Today: Jazz Series comes to an end
Jazz Journal: Review: International Jazz Day, Istanbul
allAfrica: Cameroon: Jazz Lovers Celebrate International Day
Global Shapers: Pictures from the International Jazz Day 2013 in Rome
U.S. State Department Blog: Celebrating Jazz Diplomacy
JazzTimes: An International Jazz Day 2013 Photo Gallery; Plus, T.S. Monk and Wayne Shorter on the meaning of International Jazz Day
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Heart of World Jazz Beats in Istanbul
Today’s Zaman: International Jazz Day Shines in Istanbul
UNESCO: Bringing jazz into Paris’ streets on Jazz Day
Yahoo News: Artists from Across the Globe Grace the Stage in Istanbul For International Jazz Day 2013
Haber Turk: Uluslararası Caz Günü kutlandı
The Telegraph: International Jazz Day 2013 Celebrations
NPR Music: Meet The Man Who Assembles the World’s Biggest Jazz Concert
CBC Music: International Jazz Day: because jazz is about freedom
United Nations News Centre: On international day, UN celebrates jazz as a force for peace and cooperation
Huffington Post: Jazz Conquers Istanbul, for a Global Event
BLOUIN ARTINFO: UNESCO International Jazz Day Celebrated at Jazz Auditoria 2013 (Japan)
113th US Congress: H. RES. 179: Recognizing “International Jazz Day”
Top40-Charts.com: John Beasley to Direct International Jazz Day
UNRIC: Istanbul will be the global host city of the second International Jazz Day
MSN News: Herbie Hancock will toast Turkey on International Jazz Day
Hurriyet Daily News: Turkey to Host ‘International Jazz Day’ This Year
ABC (Spain): La Unesco reivindica el jazz como instrumento de entendimiento y libertad
The United States Conference of Mayors: International Jazz Day and Jazz Appreciation Month

2012

MediaGlobal News: Saxophones sound from the UN to celebrate the unifying power of jazz
eurweb.com: EUR on the Scene: International Jazz Day in New Orleans
Huffington Post: International Jazz Day is celebrated at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill!
Jazz Times: Jazz Articles: International Jazz Day a Hit on April 30
Ken Franckling Jazz Notes: A special day for jazz – globally
The Telegraph: Jazz is celebrated by stars of music and film
SCPR.org: Happy International Jazz Day from New Orleans with Herbie Hancock!
New Orleans Agenda: New Orleans concert marks International Jazz Day
NY Times: Where Nations Debate, Harmony of a Jazzy Kind
Le Monde: Herbie Hancock à l’Unesco
Costa Rica Star: International Jazz Day in Costa Rica: Carlos Valerin Explains Circular Breathing
WWLTV.com: United Nations kicks off International Jazz Day in Congo Square
TDN.com: New Orleans concert marks International Jazz Day
Associated Press (on YouTube): New Orleans Concert Marks International Jazz Day
NJ.com: Jazz notes: International Jazz Day, Ameranouche in Pitman
CBS News Video: Herbie Hancock on first “International Jazz Day”
NY Daily News: First International Jazz Day means more than music to Herbie Hancock
Examiner.com: Herbie Hancock launches International Jazz Day in Paris, New Orleans, and NY
UN News Service: UN celebrates legacy of jazz as a force of social transformation
Associated Press: Herbie Hancock celebrates International Jazz Day
LA Times: Herbie Hancock’s vision of an International Jazz Day comes to fruition
Billboard: Herbie Hancock Launching International Jazz Day
The Huffington Post: International Jazz Day: Herbie Hancock Launches Day of Appreciation
BBC: Herbie Hancock Announces International Jazz Day