“Jazz Appreciation Month” (or “JAM”) was created by the National Museum of American History in 2001 “to recognize and celebrate the
extraordinary heritage and history of jazz for the entire month of April”. The objective of JAM is “…to stimulate and encourage people of all ages to participate in jazz – to study the music, attend concerts, listen to jazz on radio and recordings, read books about jazz, and more.”
Read full article to learn more about jazz:
America's greatest export
America's greatest art form
Difference between American jazz and European classical music
Smithsonian Jazz, National Museum of American History
What is Jazz?
International Jazz Day - April 30 (created by
UNESCO)
This year's Smithsonian Jazz poster features a of portrait of master saxophonist Lester Young (1909-1959), known for his influential relaxed ("cool") style of jazz improvisation.
