Scottsdale Jazz festival
Schedule
Sat Apr 30 2022 at 03:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Location
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | Scottsdale, AZ
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COME CELEBRATE THE 11TH ANNUAL “INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY” AT Scottsdale Center for The ArtsThe outdoor concert is one of UNESCO’s 196 global celebrations taking place on April 30th, 2022
THE SCOTTSDALE JAZZ FESTIVAL FEATURES THE BEST OF “REAL JAZZ” PRESENTED BY INT'L JAZZ DAY AZ FOUNDATION & MOLINA FINE JEWELERS
Downtown Scottsdale joins more than 196 global Jazz Day celebrations on April 30th designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Herbie Hancock to celebrate jazz and the role it plays in uniting people around the world.
“Music has the power to unite people across borders, and Jazz has been doing that for years,” says William ‘Doc’ Jones. “The Scottsdale Jazz festival is a tribute to the 11th Annual International Jazz Day, and this year, the event is supported through a tourism recovery grant from the "Visit Arizona Initiative." On April 30th at the Scottsdale Center For The Arts, we have a spectacular lineup of Richard Elliot, Rick Braun & Nayo Jones, Jaleo Afro Cuban ensemble, along with The Molina’s 32nd Jazz Band, all-star youth jazz orchestra, and World-renowned trumpeter Jesse McGuire. The proceeds from the festival sponsor music programs for At-Risk youth in organizations such as Next Student Academy for the Arts, Molina’s School of Jazz, and the Doc’s summer music program,” Jones added.
“Our mission is to produce concerts and events that bring attention to tourism in the state of Arizona and bring attention to the importance of arts in education. Jazz has the power to transform lives intellectually, emotionally, and socially. We truly believe that Jazz is a language that helps us listen, express, and create. We partner with Charter schools and community organizations in Arizona and develop jazz programs in collaboration with them. Every child has the right to quality music education, and we want to make it a reality,” Jones and Molina said in a joint statement. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the mission of the Foundation was expanded to build affordable housing for creative artists.
Sponsors: The City of Scottsdale, Arizona Office of Tourism, Cresent Crown Distributing, Constellation Brands, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Molina Fine Jewelers, International Jazz Day AZ Foundation, Arizona Community Foundation,
Arizona Commission on the Arts
. For more information or to make a donation, visit https://nextstudentacademyofthearts.com/ PSA video
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Where is it happening?
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: