Jazz breaks down barriers and creates opportunities for mutual understanding and tolerance; Jazz is a vector of freedom of expression; Jazz is a symbol of unity and peace; Jazz reduces tensions between individuals, groups, and communities; Jazz fosters gender equality; Jazz reinforces the role youth play for social change; Jazz encourages artistic innovation, improvisation, new forms of expression, and inclusion of traditional music forms into new ones; Jazz stimulates intercultural dialogue and empowers young people from marginalized societies.
Uno dei ricordi più belli che ho del mio lungo e intenso soggiorno a New York, negli anni 80, è il melodioso fruscio del disco di Billie Holiday, comprato al mitico Tower Records di Lower Broadway, reparto vinili evergreen…Stupendo!