International Jazz Day

Renowned musicians from around the world will gather on 30 April in the US city of Chicago for an All-Star Global Concert to mark International Jazz Day . The concert, now in its 15th edition, brings together celebrated artists and audiences to reaffirm the power of jazz in fostering intercultural dialogue, unity and artistic exchange. Related Sites and Documents:  International Jazz Day Website  &  Press Release . Watch the 2026 International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concerts! Concerts

A series of free online education programs on jazzday.com and the International Jazz Day YouTube and Facebook pages will feature an array of acclaimed artists and educators presenting a multilingual selection of offerings that emphasize the richness and relevance of jazz to students of all ages. 5:00 PM UAE / 9:00 AM ET Masterclass with Dan Tepfer (in English) 5:45 PM UAE / 9:45 AM ET Masterclass with Melissa Aldana (in Spanish) 6:00 PM UAE / 10:00 AM ET Arabic Masterclass and Performance with Mazen Lawand (in Arabic/English) 7:00 PM UAE / 11:00 AM ET Timbalooloo Workshop for Kids with Oran Etkin (in English) 8:00 PM UAE / 12:00 PM ET “The Evolution of Jazz” with the Herbie Hancock Institute Fellows and special guests Darynn Dean and Sachal Vasandani (in English) 9:00 PM UAE / 1:00 PM ET Beyond Time: Rhythm, Improvisation and Unity with Terri Lyne Carrington & Danilo Pérez (in English) 11:00 PM UAE / 3:00 PM ET A Conversation with Herbie Hancock and John Ridding, CEO of Financia...