Broom to Perform on All Star Global Concert Stage for International Jazz Day 2026

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Acclaimed Chicago-based jazz guitarist and Northern Illinois University professor Bobby Broom has been selected to perform in the International Jazz Day 2026 All-Star Global Concert. The concert will take place on April 30, 2026, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, serving as the centerpiece for the 15th anniversary of International Jazz Day.
  • Performance: Bobby Broom is part of an elite lineup selected by Herbie Hancock to perform at the main event, featuring local, national, and international artists including: Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jacob Collier, Kurt Elling, Marcus Miller, Terence Blanchard, Gregory Porter and Dianne Reeves.
  • Host City: Chicago, Illinois, is the designated Global Host City for 2026, with events taking place throughout the city from April 1 to May 2, 2026.
  • Collaborations: Broom will be joined by fellow Chicago jazz artists, including Marquis Hill, Joel Ross, and Jahari Stampley.
  • Broadcast: The All-Star Global Concert on April 30 will be broadcast live worldwide on YouTube, Facebook, and jazzday.com.
  • As of early 2026, Broom is also noted for having his album More Amor at the top of the JazzWeek North American Radio chart.