The worldwide programs and events will conclude in New York City at the United Nations General Assembly Hall with an historic sunset concert certain to be one of the most heralded jazz celebrations of all time, with confirmed artists including Herbie Hancock speaks abt the Event. Michael White, Luther Gray, and Roland Guerin. The event will feature a number of jazz luminaries along with Hancock including Dianne Reeves, Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts, New Orleans natives Terence Blanchard, Ellis Marsalis, Kermit Ruffins, Bill Summers, Treme Brass Band, Dr. International Jazz Day will be celebrated by millions worldwide on Monday, April 30 and will begin with a sunrise concert in New Orleans’ Congo Square, the birthplace of jazz. The daytime events will include master classes, photo exhibitions, film screenings, roundtable discussions, improvisational workshops, and live performances.
John Beasley will serve as Musical Director. An evening concert will feature Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marcus Miller, Hugh Masekela, Lionel Loueke, Tania Maria, Barbara Hendricks, Gerald Clayton, Terri Lyne Carrington, China Moses, Ben Williams, Antonio Hart, and others.
I still have lots to contribute and share and vow to strive towards creating great music for all my fans," said Shankar who received the award in a glittering ceremony in Hyderabad.Ap2 years ago International Jazz Day - EventsThe celebration will kick-off on April 27 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris with a daylong series of jazz education programs and performances. It is times like these that make our work all the more worthwhile. I'd also like to thank everyone who has supported and stood by me, through times both good and bad. I am truly humbled and thank Goddess Saraswati for blessing me. It's a huge honour! And coming from someone like Lataji makes it all the more precious. The award which is given on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Government for contribution in music had the composer/singer excited as Lata Mangeshkar herself called Shankar to inform him of his win. Many an award has come Shankar's way, but the most prestigious and special according to the singer, has been the Lata Mangeshkar Award. His contribution to the industry over the years through his myriad projects has been incredible. Music Composer-Singer Shankar Mahadevan has come a long way in the industry having left scores of aficionados literally "breathless" with his diverse body of work.
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