International Jazz Day observed on 30 April

Key facts

• International Jazz Day is observed globally every 30 April.
• The day was established by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2011.
• International Jazz Day is recognised by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
• The 15th edition of the All-Star Global Concert took place on 30 April in Chicago, United States of America.
• The concert lineup, announced by UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, featured musicians Gregory Porter (United States of America), James Morrison (Australia), Tiger Okoshi (Japan), Mandisi Dyantyis (South Africa), Antonio Sánchez (Mexico), and Mino Cinélu (Martinique, France).
• International Jazz Day reaches more than 2 billion people annually across all continents through education programmes, performances, and media.