Official Opening
The conference kicked of on Thursday with an official opening that began with a captivating performance by the Artvark Saxophone Quartet at KAdE, the modern art museum of Amersfoort. The event then transitioned to the Observant, known as the ‘Home of Jazz,’ where a special Sicilian dinner was hosted by the World Jazz Network (WJN) partner Brass Group Foundation and the Sicilian Ministry of Culture. Following the dinner, attendees were free to immerse themselves in the concerts the Amersfoort World Jazz Festival, which also marked the initiation of the Sena Performers International Jazz Laureate Festival featuring acts like the Chi Quartet and Woodcraft.