Review: An astounding cast of jazz talent packs the stage for crowning Jazz Day concert

From Herbie Hancock to blues great Buddy Guy to a message from Pope Leo XIV, this globally watched concert was both a who’s ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

International Jazz Day from Abu Dhabi

Jeremy Irons hosts an extraordinary International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert featuring performances by world-renowned ...
UNESCO

International Jazz Day 2026 to celebrate 15th anniversary with All-Star Global Concert live from Chicago

Honoring the city’s illustrious jazz heritage—where legends such as Louis Armstrong, King Oliver and Jelly Roll Morton shaped ...
WBEZ

Herbie Hancock brings home to Chicago an international jazz concert that will stream to millions

It’s important to continue to evolve,’ said the 86-year-old icon, who will perform at the International Jazz Day All-Star ...
Times of San Diego

All-star tribute to the late saxophonist James Moody highlights SDTJ Jazz fest

• Thursday, The Quartyard, San Diego, free, 5 p.m., with scheduled acts the Irving Flores Afro-Cuban Jazz Sextet, The Less Likely and the Binational Youth Ensemble. • Saturday, California Center for ...
WBEZ

UNESCO International Jazz Day puts the spotlight on Chicago music in April: Here’s what to see

On a single day later this month, jazz-lovers can hear a world premiere by Ernest Dawkins in Englewood, or a tribute to Randy Weston and Melba Liston in Hyde Park. On the West Side, they can enjoy a ...
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

ENTERTAINMENT: Youth jazz ensemble to bring concert to WAC

The Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society’s All-Star Youth Ensemble makes its 10th-season debut with guest “star” jazz saxophonist ...