Jazz Appreciation Month

Jazz Appreciation Month was created in 2001 by musician and author John Edward Hasse, Ph.D.  Jazz Appreciation Month is an annual celebration held in April in the United States.  The goal of Jazz Appreciation Month is to recognize jazz music and musicians and the role that jazz plays within American culture.

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