Jazz Abroad: A Global Art Form

Jazz is hailed as an American Art Form. While its roots are American, it rapidly became a global phenomenon. Musicians from every corner of the planet adopted the language and made it their own, infusing it with local traditions and entirely new sensibilities.

The following is a directory of artists who hail from outside the United States. Click on an artist's name to open a short bio about them. Keep checking back as more bios get added.