30th April 2020: International Jazz Day

Created on: 23 Apr 2020 | Last modified: 27 Apr 2020

Today is International Jazz Day, and www.jazzday.com invites us to participate in a number of ways:

  • Like/Follow International Jazz Day on social media, and use #JazzDay

  • Check out online resources like Coursera and YouTube for some great, free videos on key topics like jazz history and improvisation.

  • Check out a jazz film or documentary online, like Chasing Trane, Quincy or Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool.

Brass, Aye? is a Glasgow based, jazz inspired brass band.  We love seeing them perform live – visit their Facebook page for more about their community performances:  https://www.facebook.com/BrassAye/.

Here’s a playlist, including the classics we all know, covers, and some tunes to brighten your day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CI-0E_jses&list=RDQM-bY2C3snbw8&start_radio=1