International Jazz Day

Pianist Aaron Diehl joins Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra for a performance of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" on the Digital Stage.

For International Jazz Day, works by Marsalis, Gershwin and Ravel, via The Philadelphia Orchestra

Melinda Whiting

The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert celebrates International Jazz Day with performances of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue; Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major; and Wynton Marsalis’ Tuba Concerto, along with selections from his Blues Symphony.

Herbie Hancock, far left, with Ravi Coltrane, James Genus, Randy Brecker, Brian Blade and Zakir Hussain during the 2022 International Jazz Day concert at the United Nations.

Arts Desk

International Jazz Day 2023 will be another globetrotting virtual affair

Nate Chinen

This year's International Jazz Day Global All-Star Concert, which falls as usual on April 30, will be streamed from 13 cities.

Arts Desk

Poetry, Jazz, and Nina Simone: This Virtual Presentation of 'Philly Jawns' Will Have it All

Matt Silver

Closing out what’s been a jam-packed Jazz Appreciation Month is International Jazz Day on April 30th. But not lost on us here at WRTI is that April 30th…

Herbie Hancock, speaking to high school students in the State Dining Room of the White House during President Obama's celebration of International Jazz Day on April 29, 2016.

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International Jazz Day's Global Celebrations Are On, And Again Online

Nate Chinen

April 30 will bring the International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert, with artists from across the world taking part in another digital edition of the show, in addition to several other events.