Premieres Friday, April 29, 2022 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Sunday, May 1 at 3 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand
Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music. Hosted by Michael Douglas, this production features unforgettable performances by Herbie Hancock, Andra Day, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, Marcus Miller and many more.
2022 International Jazz Day: Preview
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Dianne Reeves performs with (from left) Musical Director John Beasley, Justin Tyson, Romero Lubambo and Marcus Miller at Jazz Day 2021.
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Andra Day performs “God Bless the Child” with (from left) Herbie Hancock, Ben Williams and Justin Tyson for Jazz Day 2021 in Los Angeles.
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Andra Day performs her rendition of “God Bless the Child” with UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock for Jazz Day 2021 in Los Angeles.
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Stefon Harris (left) performs with bassist James Genus on “Chasing the Wind” as part of Jazz Day 2021 in New York.
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(From left) Stefon Harris, James Genus and Kenny Garrett perform on “Chasing the Wind” as part of Jazz Day 2021 in New York.
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Dee Dee Bridgewater performs “La Mer” with pianist Gerald Clayton for Jazz Day 2021 in Los Angeles.
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Dee Dee Bridgewater performs with (from left) Gerald Clayton, Ben Williams, Justin Tyson and Mahmoud Chouki at Jazz Day 2021 in Los Angeles.
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(From left) Melissa Aldana, Antonio Sánchez and Rudresh Mahanthappa perform on “Passion Dance” as part of Jazz Day 2021 in New York.
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(From left) A Bu, Melissa Aldana, Massimo Biolcati, Rudresh Mahanthappa and Antonio Sánchez perform on “Passion Dance” at Jazz Day 2021.
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Veronica Swift and Ingrid Jensen (foreground, from left) perform “Sing” with Musical Director John Beasley, James Genus and Antonio Sánchez.
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