April 2025 President's Message • The Timeless Power of Jazz by José Antonio Díaz

Jose Antonio Diaz, President of Jazz Education Network, shares insights from the successful 2025 GIN Conference in Atlanta, which celebrated the global jazz community through clinics, workshops, and concerts. Thousands of attendees highlighted JEN's leadership in jazz education, with gratitude extended to volunteers for their contributions. Plans for the 2026 conference in New Orleans are underway, encouraging collaboration to enhance jazz education and performance opportunities, while emphasizing the importance of mentorship and shared experiences in the jazz community.