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Institute’s Peer-to-Peer Quintet brings All-Star High School Jazz Quintet to Connecticut
Featuring internationally renowned recording artists Antonio Hart and Lisa Henry Weeklong series of events concludes with a performance open to the public at Black-eyed Sally’s in Hartford on May 22 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: JB DyasMay 13, 2026 jbdyas@hancockinstitute.org323.270.3904 (cell); 310.206.9501 (office) Washington, DC – With lead funding from the National Endowment for the Arts […]
Institute’s Peer-to-Peer Quintet presents Jazz Education Tour to West Virginia Public Schools, May 4-8
Featuring internationally renowned recording artists Don Braden and Lisa Henry Weeklong series of events concludes with a free concert open to the public at the University of West Virginia’s Falbo Theatre in Morgantown on May 8. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: JB DyasApril 23, 2026 jbdyas@hancockinstitute.org323.270.3904 (cell); 310.206.9501 (office) Washington, DC – With lead funding from […]
International Jazz Day 2026 to Celebrate 15th Anniversary with All-Star Global Concert Live from Chicago
Paris/Washington D.C/Chicago, 27 April 2026 – Renowned musicians from around the world will gather on 30 April in the US city of Chicago for an All-Star Global Concert to mark International Jazz Day. The concert, now in its 15th edition, brings together celebrated artists and audiences to reaffirm the power of jazz in fostering intercultural […]
Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition To Take Place October 10–11, 2026 in Paris
Applications Due July 15, 2026 The Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Competition will spotlight jazz vocals in 2026 and, for the first time in its history, will take place outside of the United States—in Paris, France, in partnership with the Fondation Louis Vuitton. Widely recognized as the world’s most prestigious jazz competition, the International Competition […]
Chicago designated Host City of International Jazz Day 2026
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce the designation of Chicago (USA) as host city for the 2026 International Jazz Day World Concert. This edition will mark the 15th anniversary of the event and coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. “I am delighted […]
Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA Welcomes the Incoming Class of 2027
Six extraordinary young jazz musicians from around the world were selected for the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA, Class of 2027. Each will begin the intensive, full-scholarship program in September 2025 and attain a Master of Music in Jazz Performance degree from The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music – one of […]
Institute’s Peer-to-Peer Quintet presents Jazz Education Tour to Kansas Public Schools, May 12-16
Featuring Internationally Renowned Recording Artists BOBBY WATSON and LISA HENRY Washington, DC – With lead funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and United Airlines, the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz will bring its acclaimed Peer-to-Peer jazz education program to Kansas public schools May 12-16, 2025. This unique initiative blends live performance with interactive […]
International Jazz Day 2025 Worldwide Celebration Culminates with Thrilling All-Star Global Concert from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Thousands of Performances and Events Presented in More Than 190 Countries Chicago to Host 15th Anniversary International Jazz Day in 2026 Abu Dhabi, May 1, 2025 — The 14th annual International Jazz Day culminated in a rousing All-Star Global Concert from Etihad Arena in the host city of Abu Dhabi, UAE. The concert, hosted by […]
Watch the 2025 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert here on April 26th at 8:00pm ET
Annual Concert to Take Place April 26, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts & Streamed Online; Tickets Available to Reserve Beginning March 7 Washington, DC—The National Endowment for the Arts, in collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, will honor the 2025 NEA Jazz Masters at […]
The Global Celebration of International Jazz Day 2025 culminates in Abu Dhabi, a UNESCO Creative City of Music
Paris, Washington, D.C. and Abu Dhabi – The 2025 edition of International Jazz Day 2025 will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on 30 April, with Abu Dhabi selected as the Global Host City. Organized by UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, this celebration will feature concerts and educational and cultural initiatives. […]