International Jazz Day is a UN-designated day celebrated on April 30, 2019. The day has been observed every year since 2011 to recognise the role played by jazz music in uniting people all over the globe. The idea for International Jazz Day was suggested by Herbie Hancock, a jazz pianist and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. Jazz Day is celebrated to bring together musicians, communities, schools and academics together and to learn more about the history and future of the music form. Jazz originated in America among the black community of New Orleans. Jazz music helped them rise over political and social problems, giving the community an outlet for creative expression. Jazz effected a social change in America and many names were associated with this cultural movement. On International Jazz Day 2019, here are some of the best jazz musicians who changed the world. International Dance Day 2019: History And Significance of the Day That Promotes the Art Form.

1. Bessie Smith

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2.Miles Davis

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3. John Coltrane

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4. Duke Ellington

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5. Louis Armstrong

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6. Thelonious Monk

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7. Ella Fitzgerald

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8. Billie Holiday

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