Jazz Day

An all-star global concert, featuring Herbie Hancock, James Morrison, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Kurt Elling plus other international artists, will highlight the 2019 International Jazz Day festival on April 30 at Hamer Hall.

The festival will present over 30 world-renowned jazz artists from more than a dozen countries and will be celebrated in more than 190 countries worldwide and can be streamed via YouTube, Facebook, the United Nations and UNESCO to millions of viewers.

Besides jazz performances, the celebrations will include other aspects such as education programs and community service initiatives in partnership with the Melbourne Conservatorium and the University of Melbourne.

In the week prior to International Jazz Day, a series of jazz performances and many outreach programs will take place in many Australian cities including Adelaide, Sydney, Perth and other cities.

International Jazz Day brings together countries and communities worldwide every April 30 to celebrate the art of jazz, highlighting its important role in encouraging dialogue, combating discrimination and promoting dignity.

This festival will warm jazz lovers up for the next Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) on May 31.

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