Jazz is the heartbeat of American culture and Alvin Ailey knew it. 🎷✨ Throughout his lifetime, Mr. Ailey created 79 ballets inspired by the rhythms of life and often collaborated with jazz legends like Duke Ellington, Charlie “Bird” Parker, and Count Basie. These artists defined the sound and movement of a generation and their influence still resonates across the globe. Happy International Jazz Day! Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Christopher R. Wilson and the Company in Alvin Ailey's 'For ‘Bird’—With Love' #DancePerformance #AlvinAiley #InternationalJazzDay #JazzDay