Jazz is far more than a musical genre; it is a philosophy of freedom in sound. It is the one musical model that demonstrates democracy at its best — and it is time the institutional attitude towards it reflected its cultural centrality.
"Israeli jazz is a fascinating cultural mosaic of local roots, daring and musical excellence, deeply appreciated at home and abroad. The Jazz Council was founded to give creators a professional, stable and broad backing at every stage of their path, and to develop the infrastructure that will secure their prosperity. We are committed to making this wonderful work accessible, connecting musicians to the international frontier, and placing jazz where it belongs — at the centre of Israeli and world culture."
About the Israeli Jazz Council
The Israeli Jazz Council is the official umbrella organization of the jazz industry in Israel. It was founded on the understanding that the world of jazz — creative, educational and performing — needs a professional home to voice it before government institutions and the public.
