Looking for ways to celebrate jazz during April, and year-round? Take a look at these websites and resources we’ve compiled.
You can also download our free set of Jazz Through the Decades Posters at the bottom of this page.
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
The Jazz at the museum brings together the museum’s extensive jazz collections and archives, the prestigious Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, exhibitions and education to foster a rich and informative experience for audiences of all ages.
Find the category on their website that best suits you or your organization and read through some of their favorite ways to celebrate and participate with jazz.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
The Smithsonian Museum of American History created Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) in 2001 to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz for the entire month of April. NAfME partners with Smithsonian Jazz to provide member access to an annual JAM poster in the April issue of Teaching Music and other resources.
WEBSITE: https://nafme.org/resource/jazz-appreciation-month/https://mim.org/virtual-education-programs/
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
In Chicago, several institutions advance the genre’s cause, including the Jazz Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Jazz Festival and many long-running venues such as the Jazz Showcase and, of course, Symphony Center Presents Jazz, which celebrates the genre’s enduring spirit of musical innovation in its upcoming 2024/25 season.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE
Often referred to as the most uniquely American style of music, and even the original American art form, jazz is inextricably linked to African American history and culture. This article features one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, Duke Ellington.
NATIONAL TODAY
Looking for a more simplified history of jazz and ideas to celebrate? This summary page from National Today is perfect.
DC LIBRARY
DC Public Library has a great list of books that you can look for at your local library branch, for kids, teens, or adults. These can be great for lessons or at home. Check your local library website for even more resources!
Download this set of Jazz Through the Decades Posters
