Worldwide Programs & Events Planned for Inaugural International Jazz Day - April 30, 2012!

UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce International Jazz Day to be held April 30 of every year. In partnership with the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, the initiative - Hancock's first major program introduced as a Goodwill Ambassador - will encourage and highlight intercultural dialogue and understanding through America's greatest contribution to the world of music. International Jazz Day will foster and stimulate the teaching of jazz education with a particular emphasis placed on children from disadvantaged communities in classrooms around the world and will be offered to all 195 member states of UNESCO.

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35 Jazz Organizations & Labels You Should Know About (Part V of V)

Hi Everyone!

This is the last part of the third series that I put together to honor Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) 2010! My hope is that you discovered artists to check out, festivals to attend and organizations to give your support to.

Today you're getting information on the Los Angeles Jazz Society, Swinging Europe, Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz and four other organizations that bring you the best in Jazz!

Enjoy~

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