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As the great Nina Simone said, "Jazz is not just music, it is a way of life, it is a way of being, a way of thinking". The story of Jazz is written into the quest for human dignity, democracy and civil rights. It has given strength to the struggle against discrimination and racism. UNESCO believes in the power of Jazz as a force for peace, dialogue and mutual understanding and this is why in November 2011, the UNESCO General Conference proclaimed 30 April as "International Jazz Day".

This Day is intended to raise awareness of the virtues of jazz as an educational tool, and a force for empathy, dialogue and enhanced cooperation among people. Many governments, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and private citizens currently engaged in the promotion of jazz music will embrace the opportunity to foster greater appreciation not only for the music but also for the contribution it can make to building more inclusive societies.

This year the International Jazz Day will be celebrated virtually on 30 April 2020. 

There will be a full day of activities, in a wide range of languages, and for a vast array of audiences.  You will be able to view everything live on April 30 on

Program for Virtual International Jazz Day 2020

- A Bu (in Chinese): 18:00 Beijing time / 6:00 ET

- Danilo Pérez (in Spanish): 10:00 Panama City / 11:00 ET

- Igor Butman (in Russian): 18:30 Moscow / 11:30 ET

- Dee Dee Bridgewater (in French, older kids workshop): 17:00 Paris / 12:00 ET

- Oran Etkin (in English, young kids workshop): 12:30 ET

- Tarek Yamani (in Arabic): 20:00 Beirut / 13:00 ET

- Panel discussion featuring Nate Chinen and jazz artists: 13:30 ET

Join ths celebration of art, culture, Jazz, and life, in times of COVID!