The Croatian Musicians Union is marking International Jazz Day on April 30, 2026, and has prepared a series of excellent concerts for the occasion. Performances by top Croatian jazz musicians will take place in Split, Osijek, Pula, Šibenik, Rijeka, and other cities. In Split, this year’s celebration of International Jazz Day will last two days, with concerts held at the Josip Hatze Music School.

Program:

29 & 30 April 2026, 17:00 - Music Salon Jakov Gotovac, Croatian House Split (Tončićeva 1)

As part of the project: “Every Note Has Its Place”:

“Silly Swing” – music workshop and mini concert for children aged 6 to 9

Accompanying jazz ensemble: Prof. guitar Goran Cetinić – Koća, drum and percussion teacher Darko Grappone, piano teacher Minja Kuzmanić, and students of the “Josip Hatze” Secondary Music School – Marin Goreta (trumpet) and Luka Vukšić (drums).

30 April 2026, 19:00 - Hrvatske bratske zajednice square

Concert:

• Promaya Band
• Hatze Trombone Trio
• Wind Ensemble and Children’s Choir of the Josip Hatze Music School
• Saša Nesterović and participants of the workshop “The Art of Improvisation – Coltrane 100”