International Jazz Day

Arts and Music Series

Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music, featuring performances by Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn, Shemekia Copeland, Gregory Porter, Lizz Wright, José James, Hiromi, Marcus Miller, Ravi Coltrane and more.

Watch: S2023 E1

55m 6s / TV-G

Highlights From International Jazz Day

2m 34s

Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music, featuring performances by Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn, Shemekia Copeland, Gregory Porter, Lizz Wright, José James, Hiromi, Marcus Miller, Ravi Coltrane and more.

"Uewo Muite Aruuko"

5m 14s

Jazz virtuoso Hiromi gives a stunning performance of "Uewo Muite Aruuko" at the United Nations in NYC accompanied by jazz greats Teri Lyne Carrington (drums), Linda Oh (bass), Erena Terakubo (sax), and Jeremy Pelt (trumpet).

"On My Way To Harlem"

5m 41s

One of the great jazz vocalist of our time Gregory Porter delivers a soulful performance of his song "On My Way to Harlem" accompanied by jazz greats Teri Lyne Carrington (drums), Linda Oh (bass), Helio Alves (piano), Mark Whitfield (guitar), Erena Terakubo (sax), and Jeremy Pelt (trumpet).

"Lovely Day"

4m 33s

Vocal sensation Jośe James delivers a classic rendition of the Bill Withers classic "Lovely Day" accompanied by jazz greats James Genus (bass), Brian Blade (drums), Mark Whitfield (guitar), Helio Alves (piano), Pedrito Martinez (percussion) and Grégoire Maret (harmonica).

"Walk Until I Ride"

4m 25s

Enjoy a lively performance by vocalist Shemekia Copeland singing her song "Walk Until I Ride" accompanied by jazz greats Marcus Miller (bass), Brian Blade (drums), Mark Whitfield (guitar), John Beasley (Musical Director, B3) and Leonard Brown (guitar).

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Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music, featuring performances by Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn, Shemekia Copeland, Gregory Porter, Lizz Wright, José James, Hiromi, Marcus Miller, Ravi Coltrane and more.

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Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music. Hosted by Michael Douglas and featuring unforgettable performances by Herbie Hancock, Andra Day, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, Marcus Miller and many more.

"La Belle Vie"

5m 40s / TV-G

One of the greatest jazz vocalist of all time Dee Dee Bridgewater delivers a stunning yet poignant performance of the classic "La Belle Vie" accompanied by jazz greats Lee Ritenour (guitar), Ben Williams (acoustic bass), Grégorie Maret (harmonica), Mino Cinélu (percussion) and Terri Lyne Carrington (drums) from the 2015 IJD global concert at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

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30s / TV-G

A look back at 10 years of historic International Jazz Day concerts featuring dozens of music icons. Watch unforgettable performances by Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Annie Lennox, Hugh Masekela, and many more.

"Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)"

5m 14s / TV-G

Enjoy a moving performance of "Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)" by the late great Hugh Masekela (flugelhorn, vocals), with Lee Ritenour (guitar), Marcus Miller (electric bass), Avishai Cohen (trumpet), Guillaume Perret (tenor saxophone), John Beasley (Musical Director, piano), Mino Cinélu (percussion), Terri Lyne Carrington (drums), Kellylee Evans (vocals) and Michael Mayo (vocals).

"I Put A Spell On You"

3m 45s / TV-G

Watch a powerful performance of Jay Hawkins and Herb Slotkin's classic "I Put A Spell On You" by iconic vocalist Annie Lenox accompanied by Herbie Hancock (piano), James Genus (bass), Lee Ritenour (guitar), and Terri Lyne Carrington (drums) from the 2015 IJD global concert at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

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30s / TV-G

More than two dozen world-renowned artists assemble for an extraordinary International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert in Melbourne, Australia. Herbie Hancock, Ledisi, Kurt Elling and many more join forces to celebrate jazz for peace.

Ledisi Sings Otis Redding's "Try A Little Tenderness"

4m 37s / TV-G

Vocal sensation Ledisi brings down the house with her version of Otis Redding's hit "Try A Little Tenderness," featuring support from Joey DeFrancesco (organist), John Beasley (piano), Brian Blade (drums), James Genus (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar), and a stacked horn section with Matthew Jordell, Theo Croker (trumpet), Tineka Postma and Eli Degibri (sax) , Eijiro Nakagawa (trombone).

Kurt Elling's Swinging Rendition of "Did You Call Her Today"

5m 12s / TV-G

A swinging rendition of Ben Webster's tongue-in-cheek classic "Did You Call Her Today," featuring acclaimed vocalist Kurt Elling accompanied by James Muller (guitar), Eric Reed (piano) Ben Williams (bass), Antonio Sanchez (drums).

Lizz Wright Performs "Seems I'm Never Tired of Loving You"

4m 55s / TV-G

Watch a stunning performance of "Seems I'm Never Tired of Loving You" by the phenomenal Lizz Wright accompanied by Eric Reed (piano), Joey DeFrancesco (organ), Brian Blade (drums), James Genus (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar), Leonard Brown (acoustic guitar).

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More than two dozen world-renowned artists come together for an extraordinary International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert from Saint Petersburg’s spectacular Mariinsky Theatre. International Jazz Day is the one day each year that jazz is celebrated worldwide, bringing together people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities in 195 countries on all seven continents.

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30s / TV-G

Enjoy the many renowned artists who present an extraordinary concert from the Gran Teatro de La Habana in Havana. Celebrated worldwide, International Jazz Day brings together people from UN and UNESCO member nations. Quincy Jones and Will Smith host.

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