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4 fun ideas for celebrating International Jazz Day in your school on 30th April
Did you know that April is Jazz Appreciation month? It was chosen because many famous Jazz musicians celebrated their birthdays during April – Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Herbie Hancock to name but a few.
The highlight of Jazz Appreciation Month is International Jazz Day (IJD) on Thursday 30th April.
Manchester pupils inspired to play ‘beyond the notation’
Jazz North was delighted to collaborate with NYJO and One Education Music to bring jazz workshops to 6 Manchester schools during March. Aspiring young jazz musicians had the chance to explore improvisation with the saxophonist, composer, producer and NYJO resident MD Ahnansé. The workshops were designed to introduce a new approach to music making and support pupils to have the confidence to play jazz ‘beyond the notation’.