International Jazz Day 2021 the Art of George Gershwin
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About this Event
Description: The Skipp Pearson Jazz Foundation will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of International Jazz Day by presented two days of programming. The Pearson Foundation is pleased to present an unbelievable lineup of virtual performances honoring the life and work of George Gershwin.
Beginning Thursday, April 29th at 10am the Foundation sets the stage for the global celebration with a full day of activities and special events.
Tentative Program Schedule:
Children's Program 1 10 am - 11am
Film & Discussion 11 am - 1 pm
Lunchtime Concert 1 pm - 2 pm
Lecture & Discussion 2 pm - 4 pm
Meet an Emerging Artist 4 pm - 5 pm
Meet an Emerging Artist 5 pm - 6 pm
Dinner Hour/Break 6 pm - 7 pm
Evening Concert 1 7 pm - 9 pm
Late night Jazz Jam 10 pm - Midnight
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IINTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY
Program in outline for Friday, April 30th
Children's Program 2 10 am - 11am
Film & Discussion 11 am - 1 pm
Lunchtime Concert 1 pm - 2 pm
Lecture & Discussion 2 pm - 4 pm
Meet an Emerging Artist 4 pm - 5 pm
Meet an Emerging Artist 5 pm - 6 pm
Dinner Hour/Break 6 pm - 7 pm
Evening Concert 2 7 pm - 9 pm
(Four pianos playing a Gershwin Program with Jazz players sitting in.)
Please note that all programming is subject to change based on the availability of artists and performers involved.