# International Jazz Day 2023: Video, Photo

- Link: https://jazzblues.eu/2023/04/13/international-jazz-day-2023-video-photo/
- Published: 2023-04-13T00:02:31+01:00
- Author: https://JazzBlues.EU

**In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(
UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight
jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe.**

International Jazz Day is chaired and led by UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay
and legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Ambassador
for Intercultural Dialogue and Chairman of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz.

The Institute is the nonprofit charged with planning, promoting and producing this
annual celebration.

![](https://i0.wp.com/latinjazznet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/International-
Jazz-Day-2022-1.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)

International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians,
academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about 
jazz and its roots, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for intercultural
dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce international cooperation and communication.

Each year on April 30, this international art form is recognized for promoting peace,
dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human rights and human dignity;
eradicating discrimination; fostering gender equality; and promoting freedom of 
expression.

International Jazz Day is the culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month, which draws
public attention to jazz and its extraordinary heritage throughout April.

In December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly formally welcomed the decision
by the UNESCO General Conference to proclaim April 30 as International Jazz Day.
The United Nations and UNESCO now both recognize International Jazz Day on their
official calendars.

![](https://i0.wp.com/latinjazznet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/International-
Jazz-Day-2023-740.jpg?resize=740%2C925&ssl=1)

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