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National Endowment for the Arts to Honor 2026 Jazz Masters in Tribute Concert on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Los Angeles, California
Annual Concert to Take Place at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall & Streamed Online Los Angeles, CA—The National Endowment for the Arts will present a free tribute concert in honor of the 2026 Jazz Masters on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. PT at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall in […]
Semifinalists Announced for 2026 Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition, October 10–11 in Paris
Eleven Young Vocalists from Around the World to Compete at Fondation Louis Vuitton September 10, 2026 Washington, D.C. / Paris, France — Eleven outstanding young jazz vocalists from around the globe will compete in the 2026 Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition, October 10–11 in the Auditorium of the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. Presented in partnership […]
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 Worldwide Celebration Concludes with Thrilling All-Star Global Concert from Chicago
Thousands of Performances and Events Presented in More Than 190 Countries on All Continents Chicago, April 30 — The 15th annual International Jazz Day came to a rousing conclusion with a historic All-Star Global Concert in the International Jazz Day 2026 Global Host City of Chicago. This highly anticipated concert at Chicago’s iconic Lyric Opera […]
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 […]