APRIL 30, 2013

Interna onalJAZZ DAY

ISTANBUL

“Jazz speaks for life”—Dr. Martin Luther King

“Many governments, civil society, educational institutions, and private citizens will use the opportunity to foster greater appreciation not only for the music but also for the contribution it can make to building more inclusive societies.”

– MediaClubSouthAfrica.com, April 30, 2012

“As the sun rose on Congo Square [in New Orleans], …hundreds crowded the stage, some dancing and waving white handkerchiefs to the music.”

– Associated Press, April 30, 2012

�“Things were ge ng groovy behind the sober, concrete walls of the headquarters of the U.N. Educa onal, Scien c and Cultural Organiza on. About 400 students�… were taking master classes. Workshops, lms, lectures and performances by musicians from

around the world preceded an evening concert with an array of ar sts�…�”�– Associated Press, April 27, 2012

“Jazz penetrates the human spirit and resonates in one’s core. It is this quality that earns jazz its reputation for bringing people together, making it an art form worthy of UN recognition as a vehicle for promoting peace and tolerance.”

– Inside the United Nations Blog, May 6, 2012

“Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder and Hugh Masekela starred at the fi nale concert for the fi rst International Jazz Day in New York on Monday. The music luminaries were joined by Hollywood giants including Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman and

Robert de Niro for the multinational attempt at the UN headquarters to put jazz back on a global par with rap and rock.”– TurkishPress.com, May 1, 2012

�“�‘What is jazz?�’ asked legendary trumpeter Quincy Jones at Monday night�’s all-star concert in the General Assembly Hall of the UN. The occasion marked the rst annual Interna onal Jazz Day designated by UNESCO, and conceived by its newest

Goodwill Ambassador, Herbie Hancock, in collabora on with the Thelonious Monk Ins tute of Jazz. Every dignitary and music and lm-world luminary present �– including co-hosts Morgan Freeman and Herbie Hancock, Tony Benne , Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Thelonious Monk Jr., and more �– had their own answer for Jones, because jazz penetrates the human spirit and resonates in one�’s core. It is this quality that earns jazz its reputa on for bringing people together, making it an art form

worthy of UN recogni on as a vehicle for promo ng peace and tolerance.�”�– MediaGlobal News, May 6, 2012

�“This rst Interna onal Jazz Day �– April 30, 2012 �– was a phenomenal world-wide event, ini ated by composer-pianist Herbie Hancock and reaching at the very least the 195 na ons that had musicians playing Hancock�’s �“Watermelon Man�” in tandem with his

own performance of it at a sunrise concert in Congo Square, New Orleans.�”�– Arts Journal Jazz Beyond Jazz Blog, May 2, 2012

“New York City has always been home to the world’s most storied jazz venues, from Minton’s Playhouse and the Cotton Club of decades past to the Blue Note and Village Vanguard of today. Until now, no one would ever have thought to place the General Assembly of the United Nations – that august room where policies affecting the world are made – on that list. But on the night of April 30, there was no better place in New York – or the rest of the planet – to hear jazz. The ‘Sunset Concert’ closing out the fi rst

annual International Jazz Day, following earlier events in Paris and New Orleans, was a star-studded affair – the hosts were Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas and Quincy Jones – but it was also a phenomenal jazz concert.

– JazzTimes, May 2, 2012

“The audience for the inaugural concert of International Jazz Day at the United Nations on Monday was kissed, time and time again, by moments of sheer musical genius.”– New York Daily News, May 3, 2012

“From its earliest days, when the pianist Jelly Roll Morton spoke of a ‘Spanish tinge,’ jazz has been extraordinarily open to international infl uences. Now it’s offi cial. Last fall UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientifi c and Cultural

Organization – designated jazz a ‘universal music of freedom and creativity’ and decreed that henceforth every April 30 is to be celebrated around the world as International Jazz Day.”

– The New York Times, April 29, 2012

INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY

A Special Message From Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General

andHerbie Hancock, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue

Chairman, Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz

Jazz is recognized as America�’s greatest musical contribution to the world. This art form that originated in the great City of New Orleans now belongs to the citizens of every nation on earth.

For over a century JAZZ -- the universal language of passion and benevolence�–�–has united people of disparate cultures, religions, and nationalities, fostered and strengthened communication and partnerships among heterogeneous groups, enhanced the peace-making process, and demonstrated just how much we all have in common.

Jazz stands for freedom, symbolizes democracy, and has soothed and uplifted the spirits and souls of millions of people residing in all corners of the globe, particularly the disenfranchised citizens who otherwise would have great dif culty expressing and channeling their feelings, emotions, and opinions. No musical art form is more powerful as a diplomatic tool than jazz.

International Jazz Day is a means to highlight, support, and leverage the unifying attributes of this music through worldwide celebratory events and activities on April 30th of each year.

On International Jazz Day, jazz is celebrated, studied, and performed around the world for 24 hours straight. Collaborations abound among jazz icons, scholars, composers, musicians, dancers, writers, and thinkers who embrace the beauty, spirit, and principles of jazz, freely sharing experiences and performances in our big cities and in our small towns, all across our seven continents.

From Algeria to Australia, Malaysia to Montenegro, Papua New Guinea to Poland and beyond, jazz was celebrated in more than 100 countries as part of International Jazz Day 2012. Conferences, concerts and community events were held in schools, clubs, town squares and village centers around the clock reaching more than one billion people. This is an astounding gure that we believe will be surpassed in 2013.

We are delighted to announce that Istanbul, Turkey will serve as our host city for the 2013 International Jazz Day celebration on April 30th. A meeting place of global cultures, Istanbul is an ideal location to highlight the extensive and comprehensive in uence of jazz. An abundant series of of cial celebrations, concerts and educational programs will take place in Istanbul and in locations around the globe, expanding upon the tremendous success of last year�’s inaugural International Jazz Day.

On behalf of UNESCO and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, we invite you to join with us to help make International Jazz Day 2013 a memorable and historic event.

International Jazz Day April 29-30, 2013

Istanbul Celebrations and Events

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Global Leadership LuncheonMonday, April 29, 2013

The Esma Sultan Mansion

The Interna onal Jazz Day inaugural luncheon will take place in one of Istanbul�’s most unique set- ngs, the Esma Sultan Mansion located along the

Bosphorus in Istanbul�’s Ortakoy neighborhood. With its breathtaking views, the brick ruins of the mansion, along with a stunning interior glass and steel reconstruc on, make this one of the most treasured and interes ng sites in all of Istanbul. Leaders, ar sts, and special guests will gather to celebrate the commencement of the second an-nual Interna onal Jazz Day. The luncheon will fea-ture renowned na onal cuisine, and the opportu-nity to meet o cials, corporate leaders, and ac-claimed ar sts from countries around the world.

Welcoming Recep on Monday, April 29, 2013

Dolmabahce Palace

Interna onal Jazz Day ar sts, government rep-resenta ves from across the globe, interna onal business execu ves, and Turkish leaders and of- cials, will gather to launch Interna onal Jazz Day in one of Istanbul�’s most historic and revered landmarks.

The Welcome Recep on will take place in the gor-geous 19th century Dolmabahce Palace which has special meaning to the Turkish people. It served as the last residence of the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, un l his death at 9:05 a.m. on November 10, 1938. In tribute to Atatürk, all the clocks in the Palace were stopped at this me. Guests will gather in the Grand Hall of the Palace to begin the global celebra on with re-marks and a round of congratula ons to our Turk-ish hosts and government o cials. (Please note, event site is pending o cial approval.)

The Esma Sultan Mansion located along the Bosphorus.

The Dolmabahce Palace.

Global Leadership DinnerMonday, April 29, 2013

Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel

Global business, cultural and government leaders, Interna onal Jazz Day ar sts, and very special guests, will enjoy an exclusive and memorable dinner at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel, located on the European shores of the Bosphorus. This stunning and in mate se ng will be the backdrop for Interna onal Jazz Day guests to enjoy dinner hosted by UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock, and leaders, o cials and guests from our host country. This illustrious group will gather to discuss the impact of jazz around the world and to celebrate the second annual Interna onal Jazz Day.

Launch Event & Interna onal Jazz Day Informance

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Galatasaray High School

Interna onal Jazz Day will o cially begin with a salute to music educa on and diplomacy at the oldest high school in Turkey, Galatasaray High School, established in 1481. Students will have the once-in-a-life me opportunity to learn

from the world�’s greatest jazz masters at a jazz �“informance,�” a combined jazz informa onal discussion along with a concert performance. They will be joined by top o cials from Turkey, UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, jazz legend and Chairman of the Thelonious Monk Ins tute of Jazz Herbie Hancock, and other world leaders and ar sts to kick o Interna onal Jazz Day. The informance will feature inspira onal words and unforge able jazz performances that will be heard and broadcast around the globe.

Global Educa on, Diplomacy & Culture Symposium

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Bo aziçi University Campus

This important Interna onal Jazz Day program will consist of diverse events including workshops and seminars, panel and roundtable discussions on the importance of jazz and its role in diplomacy, jazz-related lm screenings, and master classes for students led by prominent musicians and educators. Par cipants and guests will have opportuni es to interact with young jazz students and learn from global scholars, world-renowned jazz musicians, interna onal ar sts, and respected world leaders and diplomats.

Ciragan Palace.

Galatasaray High School.

Private Tours & VIP Lunch for Ar sts & Special Guests

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Topkapi Palace

Ar sts and special guests will be invited to a very private a ernoon at one of Turkey�’s most extraordinary loca ons, Topkapi Palace. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Topkapi Palace served as the primary residence of the O oman Sultans for nearly 400 years. Guests will be free to stroll through the Palace courtyards and experience the beauty and history of one of the most remarkable and noteworthy proper es in the en re world. From 1465 to 1856, Topkapi Palace was the seat of the Sultan for the O oman Empire and served

as home to as many as 4,000 people. The complex expanded over the centuries to include four courtyards, the Imperial Treasury, the Imperial Council, and the Audience Chamber.

Guests will have an opportunity to view the gates, towers, fountains, pools and gardens, along with priceless collec ons, portraits, historic designs and les, and breathtaking views of the Bosphorus through the Palace�’s exquisite windows. It is quite possible that guests will get a sneak peek of the ar st rehearsals taking place in the outer courtyard and inside Hagia Irene, where the evening Celebra on Concert will be held. A lunch bu et will be served and available during the day for invited guests.

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Interna onal Jazz Day Celebra on Concert

Tuesday, April 30, 2013Hagia Irene

Outer Courtyard of Topkapi Palace

The second annual Interna onal Jazz Day Celebra- on Concert will take place in the extremely pri-

vate Hagia Irene, located in Topkapi Palace�’s outer courtyard. Commissioned in the 4th century, Ha-gia Irene is recognized as the rst church in this extraordinary city, then known as Constan nople. The church is currently open as a museum requir-ing special permission by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for admission and is regarded as a world treasure for music lovers because of its bril-liant atmosphere and enchan ng acous cs.

This invita on-only concert will include ar sts from six con nents represen ng all genres of music. The rst annual Interna onal Jazz Day fea-tured performances by over 50 ar sts and musi-cians from 14 countries around the globe, includ-ing Stevie Wonder, Esperanza Spalding, Hugh Masekela, Wynton Marsalis, Angelique Kidjo, Sheila E and many others.

Hosts for the 2012 Interna onal Jazz Day concert were Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman and Quincy Jones.

Plans are in place for this concert to again be taped for public television access and to be streamed live to millions around the world through the web-sites of the United Na ons, UNESCO, the United States Department of State, and the Thelonious Monk Ins tute of Jazz, as well as o cial sites in and around Turkey.

The rst annual Interna onal Jazz Day was an epic media and broadcast success reaching more than one billion people. The 2013 Celebra on Concert will serve as the signature global event for Inter-na onal Jazz Day, and will be the principal pro-gram seen around the world.

Hagia Irene is one of the most ancient concert venues in the world, and on Interna onal Jazz Day it will be one of the most signi cant and historic sites ever to feature jazz, America�’s greatest musi-cal contribu on to the world.

Above: The courtyard at Topkapi Palace; Right: The apse of Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkap Palace.

2012 International Jazz Day

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In November 2011, the United Na ons Educa onal, Scien c and Cultural Organiza on (UNESCO) o cially designated April 30 as Interna onal Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diploma c role of uni ng people in all corners of the globe. Interna onal Jazz Day is chaired and led by Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General, and legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue and Chairman of the Thelonious Monk Ins tute of Jazz.

The Ins tute is the lead nonpro t organiza on charged with planning, promo ng and producing this annual celebra on, which began in 2012.

UNESCO and United Na ons missions, U.S. embassies and government outposts around the world hosted special events for the rst annual Interna onal Jazz Day on April 30, 2012 to honor this revered musical art form. Universi es, libraries, schools, community centers, performing arts venues and arts organiza ons of all disciplines around the world marked the day through concerts, educa on programs, seminars, lectures, book readings, public jam sessions, master classes, photo exhibi ons, dance recitals, lm and documentary screenings, theater presenta ons and spoken word performances. More than one billion people around the world were reached through 2012 Interna onal Jazz Day programs and media coverage.

Artists from around the world assembled at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, COngo Square in New Orleans, and the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York to celebrate the fi rst annual International Jazz Day on April 30, 2012

UNESCO and the Thelonious Monk Ins tute presented three high-pro le programs: a daylong celebra on in Paris; a sunrise concert in New Orleans�’ Congo Square, the birthplace of jazz; and a sunset concert at the United Na ons General Assembly Hall in New York City. Among the world-renowned ar sts that par cipated were John Beasley, Tony Benne , George Benson, Terence Blanchard, Richard Bona (Cameroon), Dee Dee Bridgewater, Candido (Cuba), Teri Lyne Carrington, Ron Carter, Robert Cray, Jack DeJohne e, George Duke, Sheila E., Herbie Hancock, Antonio Hart, Jimmy Heath, Hiromi (Japan), Zakir Hussain (India), Chaka Khan, Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Lang Lang (China), Joe Lovano, Romero Lubambo (Brazil), Shankar Mahadevan (India), Ellis Marsalis, Wynton

Marsalis, Hugh Masekela (South Africa), Chris an McBride, Marcus Miller, Danilo Pérez (Panama), Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding, Treme Brass Band and Stevie Wonder. Hosts included Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman and Quincy Jones.

On April 30, 2013, a daylong series of jazz events and a major evening performance will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, the 2013 host city for Interna onal Jazz Day. In addi on to this centerpiece event broadcast worldwide, the Ins tute and UNESCO will con nue their partnership to encourage UNESCO�’s 195 member states to host jazz concerts and educa onal programs reaching people of all ages and backgrounds.

International Jazz Day 2012A Sampling of Jazz Events Around the Clock and Around the World

AlgeriaThe Ministry of Culture produced a free jazz concert in Algers with groups from all over the country, and held conferences focusing on intercultural exchanges between jazz music and Maghreb music, and jazz and improvised music. Each year, Algeria will hold its Interna onal Jazz Day celebra on in a di erent Algerian city.

AustraliaJazz Queensland Incorporated o ered a New Orleans style Second Line street march in Brisbane City featuring Australian jazz icon James Morrison, hosted public performances by jazz bands and guest ar sts, and organized a public display of jazz archives at the State Library of Queensland Southbank Brisbane Australia in the week leading up to Interna onal Jazz Day.

CanadaThe River West Park School and École Secondaire Oak Park High School in Winnipeg, Manitoba presented a concert with two jazz bands made up of students in grades 7 to 12.

CubaThe Permanent Delega on of Cuba to UNESCO in partnership with the Na onal Centre for Popular Music presented Joaquín Betancourt, Jorge Reyes and other guests. A second event, held at the headquarters of the Cuban Movement for Peace, featured the young jazz musicians �“Aires de Concert.�”

ItalyMalta Jazz Day presented several events at the St. James Cavalier Center for Crea vity including a jazz concert, master classes on jazz drumming and jazz piano/improvisa on technique, and art exhibi ons plus a live pain ng session during the jazz performance.

JapanTokyo�’s Someday Jazz Club presented its 31st annual Jazz Big Band Fes val featuring the Mike Price Jazz Orchestra, Katsunori Fukay Banda Cariente Grande, Yoshihiro Harada Steel Pan Orchestra Jubilee, Yoshinobu Inagaki Big Band, Haruki Sato Tokyo Leaders Big Band, Toshiyuki Miyama & New Herd Big Band, and Yasushi Haketa Big Band.

MalaysiaThe Music Division of the Ministry of Informa on, Communica ons and Culture in coopera on with the Na onal Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Na onal Department for Culture and Art, Radio Television Malaysia, Na onal Film Development Corpora on Malaysia and Jazz Community Malaysia o ered a series of events including a jazz forum, jazz clinic, conversa on about na onal crea ve industry policy, showcases by university students and a gala concert featuring Malaysian jazz professionals.

MontenegroThe Montenegrin Na onal Commission in coopera on with the Ministry of Culture, Na onal Music Center and music schools of Montenegro presented jazz concerts with students and their music school professors, jazz lectures with performances of jazz standards, jazz workshops focusing on inclusive jazz educa on, and a central celebra on at the Ministry of Culture featuring a renowned Montenegrin jazz ar st.

OmanThe Royal Opera House of Muscat presented a three-day

�“Jazz and Arabs�” series, showcasing Arab and non-Arab renowned jazz musicians. The concerts paired Anouar Brahem with Randy Weston, Fathy Salama with Winard Harper, and Rabih Abou-Khalil with Randy Weston.

PolandThe Polish Jazz Society hosted an exhibi on devoted to jazz posters at the Museum of Posters, and the Polish Music Council o ered �“Polish Radio Programme 2�” on Interna onal Jazz Day. The radio program included special broadcasts, concerts and other events that featured jazz music along with folk and contemporary music connected with jazz, will be played. A lunch me presenta on featured José Duarte.

PortugalCentro Nacional de Cultura hosted a conference about jazz and liberty featuring pioneering jazz musician António José de Barros Veloso, released jazz historian/promoter João Moreira dos Santos�’ book �“Lisbon�’s Jazz Guide,�” which was speci cally created to celebrate Interna onal Jazz Day and highlights 40 places where jazz was heard in Lisbon between the 1920s and �’50s; and hosted a Jazz Walk, a guided walking tour taking par cipants to the most important buildings where jazz has been heard in Lisbon and focusing on the many Portuguese ar sts inspired by jazz and its message.

RussiaUNESCO Associated Schools of the Moscow Region presented a series of concerts, photo exhibi ons, lectures, virtual magazines, and radio programs.

SerbiaThe Student Conference of Serbian Universi es presented a full day of Serbian jazz musicians in concert, and arranged for jazz music to be played inside Belgrade�’s buses and trams and in the central square all day on Interna onal Jazz Day.

TogoThe Na onal Music Council of Togo produced a television show at the French Cultural Centre that featured a live band along with jazz singers discussing this musical art form.

Trinidad & TobagoThe Jazz Alliance of Trinidad and Tobago hosted a jazz movie and jam session at Live Art Bistro; held a press conference to highlight and share the importance of jazz and its in uence on Trinidad & Tobago�’s folk music; featured a large-screen simulcast of the all-star Interna onal Jazz Day Sunset Concert at the United Na ons General Assembly Hall in New York; and presented the Sean Thomas Trio to close the evening. Every year going forward, the Jazz Alliance of Trinidad and Tobago will hold its Interna onal Jazz Day celebra on at schools, hotels, libraries, restaurants and other venues for the en re month of April.

UruguayFes val Internacional de Jazz de Punta del Este presented a free, public jam session with Popo Romano and other local musicians from Montevideo and Maldonado. Uruguay�’s music students were invited to take part in the celebra on.

Thelonious Monk Institute of JazzThe Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz was created in memory of Thelonious Monk, the legendary jazz

pianist and composer who believed the best way to learn jazz was from a master of the music. The Institute follows that same philosophy, and for more than 25 years has brought students together with renowned

jazz artists and educators. The Institute is a nonprofi t education organization committed to its mission of offering the world’s most promising young musicians college level training by internationally acclaimed jazz masters and presenting public school-based music education programs for young people around the world. All of these programs are provided free of charge to the students and schools, fi lling a tremendous

void in arts education. www.monkinstitute.org

UNESCOThe United Nations Educational, Scientifi c and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. It is through this dialogue that UNESCO accomplishes its mission to contribute to the

building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. UNESCO’s overarching objectives include: attaining quality education for all and lifelong learning; mobilizing science knowledge and

policy for sustainable development; addressing emerging social and ethical challenges; fostering cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and a culture of peace; and building inclusive knowledge societies through

information and communication. www.unesco.org

Istanbul Foundation For Culture & Arts (IKSV) will serve as 2013 Host City Partner

Sponsorship and Support OpportunitiesUNESCO and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz have joined together to offer signifi cant benefi t packages supporting International Jazz Day 2013. The Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization and contributions are tax-deductible. Information is available by contacting Thomas R. Carter, Institute President, at 202.364.7272 or tomcarter@monkinstitute.org.

UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova and Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock kick off the International Jazz Day celebration at

UNESCO’s Paris world headquarters.

INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAYIn November 2011, during the UNESCO General Conference, the international community proclaimed April 30 as “International Jazz Day.” The Day is intended to raise awareness of the virtues of jazz as an educational tool, and a force for peace, unity, dialogue and enhanced cooperation among people. International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about the art of jazz, its roots, its future and its impact.

Each year on April 30, this important international art form is celebrated around the world for 24 hours straight for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, respect for human rights and human dignity, eradicating discrimination, promoting freedom of expression, fostering gender equality, and reinforcing the role of youth for social change. Many governments, civil society organizations, educational institutions and private citizens currently engaged in the promotion of jazz music are embracing the opportunity to foster greater appreciation not only for the music but also for the contribution it can make to building more inclusive societies.

• Jazz breaks down barriers and creates opportunities for mutual understanding and tolerance

• Jazz is a vector of freedom of expression

• Jazz is a symbol of unity and peace

• Jazz reduces tensions between individuals, groups, and communities

• Jazz encourages artistic innovation, improvisation, new forms of expression, and inclusion of traditional music forms into new ones

• Jazz stimulates intercultural dialogue and empowers young people from marginalized societies