World Information Society Day

Performance at ITU, 16 May 2007

As part of the commemoration of the World Information Society Day, a quintet composed of Nicolas Stauble (bass), Jay Wormus (guitar & vocals), Patrice Piguet (sax & flute), Andrew Fluckinger (drums) and Rick Troxel (piano) provided a number of musical interludes during the ceremony which lasted nearly 90 minutes.

The ceremony was attended by numerous representatives of UN organizations and Permanent Missions of Member States. During the ceremony an ITU award was presented to individuals who had made a significant contribution to the development of the information society.

The ceremony was diffused via webcast. Here are some video clips of the UN Jazz Quintet's performance:

   Almost Like Being in Love

   St. Thomas

   Fly Me to the Moon