JazzDayGermany

JazzDayGermany e.V. was founded to celebrate the "International Jazz Day

Since 2020, the JazzDayGermany project has been run by an association, JazzDayGermany e.V., based in Soltau. It is represented by:

  • The first chairman Jacek Brun
  • The second chairman Martina Weinmar
  • The treasurer Rainer Ortag

Martina Weinmar | Promotion Hamburg
+49 (0)152 041 843 33
martina.weinmar@jazzdaygermany.de
https://www.martinaweinmar.de/

MaWeMarketing Martina Weinmar, Promotion Hamburg is an agency for consulting and public relations in the field of jazz.

Rainer Ortag | Jazzreportagen.com
+49 (0)171 783 6183
rainer.ortag@jazzdaygermany.de
www.jazzreportagen.com
www.ortag.com

jazzreportagen.com - the online magazine for the many sides of jazz in pictures and words

Jacek Brun | jazz-fun.de Online Magazin für Jazz Musik
+49 (0)160 928 601 34
jacek.brun@jazzdaygermany.de
https://www.jazz-fun.de/

jazz-fun.de is an independent online magazine dedicated to jazz music.

The authors

Content and text:

Martina Weinmar
Cosmo Scharmer
Rainer Ortag
Jacek Brun

Photo:

Rainer Ortag
Jacek Brun

Video editing / music:

Video-Teaser:
Aleksander Mühlberg-Brun

Background music:
Anna Margolina

Get to know jazz musicians and bands here who inspire us and accompany us with their music. They come from Germany, the German-speaking countries, Europe and the whole world. Together with them we want to show how diverse, creative, inspiring and entrancing jazz music is. Together we celebrate the day that is "our" day: the International Jazz Day on April 30.

JazzDayGermany e.V. was founded under the impression of the Covid 19 pandemic. Concerts and festivals cancelled, clubs closed, no more joint rehearsals. Hard times, which also made life and survival difficult for jazz musicians. An entire genre was in danger of becoming completely invisible.

That's why we created this virtual presentation space. In 2020, the first 50 musicians introduced themselves. With a video statement, their biography, a list of their albums and a selected piece of music, they provided insight into their work.

In 2022, our third year of existence, Covid-19 is no longer as prominent. Our commitment has steadied regardless. Already 150 jazz musicians can be found on our platform. We can now count jazzahead!, the Polish foundation JazzState, Women in Jazzmedia, the Jazz Federation Hamburg and the Worldwide Sax Alliance from Uruguay among our partners. At jazzahead! 2022 in Bremen, we were represented with our own booth.

All this makes us happy, of course, and encourages us to keep moving forward. We will make it schwing!

Artist Site 2022

International Jazz Day is the highlight of Jazz Appreciation Month, which draws public attention to jazz in April and its extraordinary heritage. In December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly officially welcomed the decision of the UNESCO General Conference to declare April 30th International Jazz Day. The United Nations and UNESCO now both acknowledge International Jazz Day on their official calendars.

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About International Jazz Day

International Jazz Day is the culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month, which brings public attention to jazz and its extraordinary heritage in April

In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role in integrating people in all parts of the world. International Jazz Day will be led by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who serves as UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue and Chair of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. The Institute is the leading nonprofit organization charged with planning, promoting and producing this annual celebration.

International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, scholars and jazz enthusiasts around the world to celebrate and learn more about jazz and its roots, future and impact, raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding, and strengthen international cooperation and communication. Each year on April 30, this international art form is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity and respect for human rights and dignity, eliminating discrimination, promoting freedom of expression, promoting gender equality, and empowering youth to implement social change.

International Jazz Day is the culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month, which focuses public attention on jazz and its extraordinary heritage during the month of April. In December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly officially welcomed the decision of the UNESCO General Conference to proclaim April 30 as International Jazz Day. The United Nations and UNESCO now both recognize International Jazz Day on their official calendars.
https://jazzday.com/