Programs Archive

Jazz Appreciation Month

2006

Each April, the United States celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), an opportunity to savor a major American contribution to world culture. Initiated by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, JAM aims to focus public attention on the music, and on the many talented composers, musicians and other contributors to the sound. more

04/05/06 Jazz Appreciation Month Web Page Now Online

2005

JAM FAQ

How to Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month [pdf]

More information from Smithsonian: Jazz Appreciation Month
"Jazz portal offering audio, video and text relating to Jazz giants such as Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Carter, and Louis Armstrong..."

2004

Cynthia Scott And The J.A.S. Trio Held Hostage On Stage
March 2 - 8, 2004

Jazz Ambassadors Cynthia Scott and the J.A.S. Trio performed to about 100 guests at Segi Nite Club, Ibadan, and over 200 guests at the Consul General's Residence at Lagos. The guests at both locations included diplomatic representation from various embassies and consulates, government officials, top politicians, academics, business contacts, musicians, and journalists (print and electronic). They also held in Lagos, a live phone-in press interview at a TV/Radio Station - LTV and Eko FM with over 20 leading music print and radio journalists... Photos

2003

JAM Celebration Held on April 25, 2003 at the Grand Reopening of Jazzeville in Yaba, Lagos Nigeria

"Let's JAM" Remarks by Ms. Atim George, Public Affairs Officer, Lagos
The Importance of Jazz in America by Jeff Mazur (U.S. Department of State)
Ms. Yinka Davies - featured vocalist in tribute to Dr. Nina Simone

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