Thousands of performance and events presented in more than 190 countries
Chicago To welcome the 15th anniversary of International Jazz Day in 2026
Abu DhabiThe water,, May 2, 2025 / Prnewswire / – The 14th annual day of international jazz resulted in a global All -Etoiles moving concert in Etihad Arena in the host city of Abu DhabiWATER. The concert, organized by the award -winning actor of the Oscars Jeremy Irons and led by Herbie Hancockpresented world renowned artists from 14 countries, including Dee Dee Bridgewater,, Etienne Charles,, Kurt Elling,, Ruthie Foster,, José James,, John McLaughlin,, Hélène Mercier,, Danilo Pérez,, John Pizzarelli,, Dianne Reeves,, David Sánchez,, Arturo Sandoval,, Janis Siegel,, Varijashree Venugopal and others. Monitor free jazzday.com.
During the global stars concert, UNESCO officials announced that Herbie Hancock hometown of Chicago,, USA will welcome the celebration of the International Jazz Day in the 15th anniversary in 2026.
The morning of April 30A remarkable opening ceremony took place in Qasr Al Watan, the Palais de la Nation. Mohamed Khalifa Al MubarakPresident of the Department of Culture and Tourism, officially welcomed International Jazz Day in Abu Dhabi. The event presented remarks by the Deputy Director General of UNESCO for the Ernesto Ottone culture and Jeremy IronsScene actor, cinema and television acclaimed. The protruding facts included a solo performance in the moving of “Maiden Voyage” by Herbie Hancock And a moving presentation of traditional Arab music by local artists.
The protruding facts of the world stars concert included Dee Dee Bridgewater Perform a version focused on the grooves of “The Thrill is Gone” with John McLaughlin And John Pizzarelli. Hélène Mercier world renowned concert pianist from Paris and the talent emerges a BU of Beijing United Two Continntes in a Dazzling Duo Piano Performance of George Gershwin “Rhapsody in Blue” – a classic tribute to the mind and rhythm of jazz. Arturo SandovalDavid Sánchez and Danilo Pérez honored Dizzy Gillespie with their electrifying performance of “Tin Tin Deo”.
John McLaughlin brought its breathtaking jazz fusion to its original composition “as the spirit sings”. Dianne ReevesKnown for his emotional vocal prowess and jazz interpretations, pronounced a poignant interpretation of “someone to watch over me”. José James infused the classic of Rolling Stones “I miss you“With its unique mix of soul and boastful. Jazz day 2025 ended with its traditional final of John Lennon “Imagine”, the universal anthem for peace, putting the audience at his feet in a celebration of unity through music.
Jazz day 2025 celebrations in Abu Dhabi Includes dozens of community awareness programs, bringing jazz magic to young children and professional aspirants in places such as Berklee Abu Dhabi, Bait al Oud and the cultural foundation. In partnership with the Abu Dhabi culture summit, the program included a special concert at the Louvre Abu Dhabi and a stimulating panel conversation between the reflection between Herbie Hancock And Financial time CEO John RIDDING. Thousands of performance, masterclasses, JAM sessions, education and community programs have taken place in more than 190 countries.
Each year on April 30International Jazz Day brings together countries and communities around the world to promote peace and unity, dialogue between cultures and respect for human dignity. International Jazz day was adopted by UNESCO member countries on the initiative of the UNESCO goodwill ambassador Herbie HancockWho co -chases the annual celebration with the general manager of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay.
The Abu Dhabi Ministry of Culture and Tourism was a partner of the host city of the international jazz 2025 day, with major global support provided by the Doris Duke Foundation. United, the international partner of the global airline, has provided air transport and additional support to artists and educators.
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