IAJE to Hold 30th Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada

The International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) will hold its 30th Annual Conference in Toronto, January 8 - 11, 2003. The Fairmont Royal York, Sheraton Centre Toronto and the Crowne Plaza Centre Hotels, along with the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, will host the world's largest jazz gathering, with over 7,000 educators, musicians, enthusiasts and industry representatives from 35 countries expected to attend.

This will be the first IAJE Annual Conference held outside of the United States, as reflected in the theme “Jazz - Crossing All Borders." The theme also reflects the global evolution of jazz as a music embraced by the world. According to IAJE President David Baker, “Anyone involved in the teaching, performance, presentation, or business of jazz will find this conference to be tremendously valuable."

Over 150 artists and clinicians will participate in the conference program, including: Chucho Vald