Legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock will lead a U.S. contingent of fellow jazz stars — including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, Marcus Miller and Shemekia Copeland — heading to Tangier, Morocco, to celebrate International Jazz Day 2024 (April 30). This marks the first time the event will take place on the African continent.
In a release announcing the annual celebration’s programming and performer lineup, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay stated, “The designation of Tangier marks the first time a city on the African continent will host International Jazz Day, the world’s largest and most…
