[Goanet] Jazz Goa celebrates International Jazz Day

[Jazz Goa]

In 2011 the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization 
(UNESCO) declared the 30th of April as 'International Jazz Day'. Each year the 
International Jazz Day brings together artists, communities, historians and 
jazz enthusiasts from all over the world to celebrate a great art form that 
originated in America and spread out to every corner of the world.

Jazz Goa has participated in this international celebration right from the 
inaugural year with concerts at Pamjim's Jardim Garcia de Orta. Each year a 
host city is selected where the jazz legends themselves are featured, this year 
the host city is Osaka in Japan. Jazz Goa received an intimation from UNESCO 
about the possibility of having Goa as the International Jazz Day host in the 
near future. Keeping this in mind, Jazz Goa in association with Houses of Goa, 
has decided to host a spectacular event on the 30th of April at the beautiful 
new Amphitheatre Houses of Goa built at Salvador do Mundo by renowned architect 
Gerard da Cunha.

Besides a great line up of artistes from across India, around the world and Goa 
of course, there will have some great food and drinks by Kudos and Madame Rosa 
to compliment the music. Furtados Music is the official musical instrument 
sponsor and some of the world's best instruments will be made available to the 
artistes on stage. 
Entry is free and seating is on a first come first served basis on the 30th 
April, 7pm onwards. The venue phone number is 2410711.

Attached here is a letter of acknowledgement from the jazz legend Herbie 
Hancock. 
You will also find Jazz Goa's event listed on the international calendar at 
http://www.jazzday.com/events

[Goanet] Jazz Goa celebrates International Jazz Day

[Jazz Goa]

Jazz Goa celebrates International Jazz day.
In November 2011, during the UNESCO General Conference, the international 
community proclaimed 30 April as International Jazz Day. The Day is intended 
to raise awareness in the international community of the virtues of jazz as an 
educational tool, and a force for peace, unity, dialogue and enhanced 
cooperation among people. Many governments, civil society organizations, 
educational institutions, and private citizens currently engaged in the 
promotion of jazz music will embrace the opportunity to foster greater 
appreciation not only for the music but also for the contribution it can make 
to building more inclusive societies.


The First Annual International Jazz Day will feature jazz luminary and UNESCO 
Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock. 
International Jazz Day, celebrated worldwide on April 30, will have its 
official kick-off at UNESCO Headquarters on April 27th. The UNESCO celebration, 
organized in cooperation with UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock, will 
set the stage for a series of events to take place around the globe in the 
following days. The Day will bring together performers, educators, governments, 
experts, and fans alike, as they explore together the history, meaning, impact, 
and legacy of jazz music throughout the world. The Programme at UNESCO HQ 
includes open master classes by renowned international jazz musicians, scat 
improvisational classes for young students, musical perfomances, conferences, 
debates and a big evening concert.


Jazz Goa celebrates International Jazz day in Goa with 'Concert in the park' 
featuring
The Panjim Open Philharmonic
Jazz Junction
Smoking Chutney
The Suburban Jazz Ensemble
Guest artises from all over the world

1st May, 6pm onwards at Jardim Garcia da Orta, Panjim.

Entry free, seating arrangements will be made especially for the elderly.

www.jazzgoa.com