International Jazz Day

Jeremy Irons hosts an extraordinary International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert featuring performances by world-renowned artists including Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, José James, John McLaughlin, Hélène Mercier, Danilo Pérez, Arturo Sandoval, and many others.

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World-renowned artists from 14 countries come together for an extraordinary International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. International Jazz Day is the one day each year on which jazz is celebrated worldwide, uniting people of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities in more than 190 countries.

Hosted by Academy Award-winning actor Jeremy Irons and led by Herbie Hancock and Musical Director John Beasley, the concert features internationally acclaimed artists including Dee Dee Bridgewater, A Bu, Etienne Charles, Kurt Elling, Ruthie Foster, José James, John McLaughlin, Hélène Mercier, Marcus Miller, Danilo Pérez, John Pizzarelli, Dianne Reeves, David Sánchez, Arturo Sandoval, Janis Siegel, Varijashree Venugopal, and many others.

This inspiring program showcases the powerful message of jazz, with never-before-seen collaborations in a one-hour television special, taking viewers on a world tour of the music’s past, present and future.

International Jazz Day, celebrated annually on April 30th, emphasizes the unifying power of jazz through performances, education programs and special events. It is officially recognized by the United Nations and UNESCO.