Il mio jazz…

 

30 Aprile-International Jazz Day

Why International Jazz Day?

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!

Billie Holiday, The man I love