IJD Jam Session John Lennon Tribute @ Porridge Watson

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Don't miss this IJD Jam Session which will honour John Lennon!  Need I say more?

Most people do not associate John Lennon with jazz, because most people do not participate in the International Jazz Day (IJD) Gala Concert that is held each year in a different city all around the world and streamed live for everyone to experience, no matter where you are. At the conclusion of each of these concerts, all the performers who participated come onstage and together perform Lennon’s masterpiece ‘Imagine’.

This speaks directly to the many interpretations of what makes music ‘jazz’. If you ask the question to ten people, you are likely to get ten different answers. The thing is, jazz in the tweny-first century has no easily defined boundaries. The music definitely has a history, with many musicians of genius playing in many different styles. When Herbie Hancock founded IJD with UNESCO in 2011, jazz music entered the conversation about bringing all nations together to create a more peaceful world. This is in itself a new direction that the music is taking, and it is a music that includes all music and all cultures. To learn more, visit the website www.jazzday.

Here in Whanganui, we honour the kaupapa with a monthly jam session that is open to all musicians, no matter what style they play. There is always a house band holding the music together, inviting improvisations from local and traveling musicians. And at each session, you will hear a different version of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’.
Come down and enjoy the music, the food and the drink. All are welcome.

IJD Jam Session @ Porridge Watson, 30 Drews Ave
Sunday, 23 June from 4-6pm, Free Entry