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International Jazz Day timeline

2012

The first International Jazz Day

The first International Jazz Day was held, featuring high-profile programs in Paris, New Orleans, and New York.

2011

UNESCO designated April 30

UNESCO named April 30 International Jazz Day to culminate the Smithsonian Institution’s Jazz Appreciation Month in April.

2011

Herbie Hancock played a key role

Designated a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue, Hancock created a celebration of the diplomatic role of jazz music.

1963

Herbie Hancock & Miles Davis

Herbie Hancock joined Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet where he helped refine the role of the rhythm section.

19th century

Jazz born

Jazz blossomed in African-American communities in the South — born from blues and ragtime.

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All. That. Jazz. Many consider it “America’s classical music.” After all, jazz began in New Orleans over 100 years ago. Legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock (along with the UN) helped create International Jazz Day in 2011. So join with people around the world as this day promotes jazz’s roots and intercultural influence every April 30. 

This year the 2020 All-Star Global Concert takes place in Cape Town. Listen to the 2019 global concert from Melbourne, Australia for free.

Read on for a musical look at a distinctly American art form — and don’t miss our list of four cool jazz subgenres.

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