HJR 529 Summary

• Commends jazz as an original American art form that embodies individual discipline, perseverance, and innovation.

• Recognizes the month of April as Jazz Appreciation Month in Alabama, aligning with the Smithsonian Institute Museum's annual Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) initiative launched in 2001.

• Acknowledges jazz's cultural significance as one of America's greatest exports and its influence on dancers, choreographers, poets, novelists, filmmakers, and classical composers.

• Affirms that jazz education and appreciation of American art forms are fundamental to Alabama and should be part of education for both children and adults.

• Recognizes jazz as an international language that bridges differences and unites people of all races, ages, and backgrounds.