France is often recognized as the second birthplace of jazz after the United States, and since World War I, Paris has been one of the main centers for the creation and diffusion of jazz worldwide. Thanks to the energy of knowledgeable jazz fans and supporters, the music has not only been listened to and followed, but also analyzed and preserved for its artistic value. The presence of American musicians influenced the development of multiple generations of French jazz musicians, who in turn enriched the genre with their own contributions
International Jazz Day webcast will be streamed on http://jazzday.com .
IN GREECE :
- International Jazz Day 2015 – Hermoupolis – Island of Syros – Greece
The International Jazz Day will be celebrated in Greece with the dominant event taking place in Hermoupolis of Syros, under the auspices of the Municipality of Syros and the Cyclades Region.
Hermoupolis - Island of Syros - Platia Miaouli - Cyclades 841 00 - 21:00 pm - 03:00
- International Jazz Day @ Botilia Art Cafe Preveza
Botilia Art Cafe and Preveza Jazz Festival is celebrating International Jazz Day with a live performance of Liza Spiczak-Brzezinska Pianist and Vocalist and a dj set Spyros Siskas. You are welcome. Theofanous 8, Preveza Greece
Botilia Art Cafe - Theofanous 8 - Preveza, Epirus 48100 - +302682400432 - 10:00 - 12:00
Greece
- 3d Primary School of Serres Jazz Day celebration
The 3d primary school of Serres will celebrate the International Jazz day for the 3d time in a row! Our students will perform a few jazz standards and will also demonstrate some cool jazz dance moves.A Jazz gig with local musicians – music teachers will follow.
Aigli bar-Cafe, Cafe Aman - Hatzi Iakovou Walkway - Serres 62100 - +30 2321 401849 - 20:00 - 23:00
- 12 Hours Radio Broadcast
Praxis volunteers will organize a 12 hours radio broadcast to celebrate the International Jazz Day. We are going to invite another volunteers from Thessaloniki and we are going to make interviews, discussions, and of course jazz music.