
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY
IDRIJA, TOPILNICA Hg at 20:00
NINA STRNAD TRIO
Nina Strnad, vocals
Tomaž Gajšt, trumpet
Gregor Ftičar, keyboards
TOLMIN, BAR KOVAČIJA, at 19:00
JAZZ PUNT BIG BAND (the organizer of the event)
Matija Mlakar, conductor
FEEDBACK
Matej Magajne, guitar
Miloš Lebar, keyboards
Andrej Klavžar, bass
Andrej Maver, drums
April 30th was on the initiative of the legendary jazz composer Herbie Hancock recognized as International Jazz Day at the General Assembly of UNESCO. It was as well added to the United Nations’ calendar in 2012. Today it is celebrated in more than 190 countries.
UNESCO recognizes jazz music as a means of freedom of expression and dialogue between cultures; as a is synonym of respect for human rights and the dignity of women in men, regardless of their origin.
Read more about International Jazz Day here.
Free admission.