Arizona’s Veterans and Jazz Day AZ 2020 Pay Tribute to Jazz Musicians who served in the Military.

International Jazz Day AZ Foundation (IJDAZF) is dedicating its 2020 Jazz Appreciation Month to Musicians who began their musical careers in the Military. IJDAZF will Honor 6 (six) Jazz musicians who've served in the Military at its 4th Annual Jazz At Lunch Time Concert.

Jazz music has been around for decades but for the last nine years, a new appreciation for this genre is in the air. This expansion of learning about this type of music is due to efforts lead by famed Jazz Artist Herbie Hancock and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

SCOTTSDALE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2020 KICKS OFF ARIZONA JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH

World renown Latin jazz artist Pancho Sanchez headlines FREE outdoor jazz festival on April 4

William Doc Jones, Executive Director of International Jazz Day AZ Foundation, loves jazz and is a Jazz musician and educator who has been using his talents and passion for over 30 years to promote the importance of music education in our schools.

Legendary musician and genre-defying artist Herbie Hancock received a Lifetime Achievement Award after his concert in Mesa Arizona.

I am happy to report that the 3rd Annual UNESCO/Alamos – Mexico International Jazz Day Festival was held this past weekend March 8-10, and it was a tremendous success.