Okay, so it's an American celebration but we think you’ve got plenty to shout about closer to home.
There have been so many jazz bands of note in our area and here are some that we found in the Shields Gazette archives.
Enjoy some wonderful memories from South Shields Squadronaires, Hebburn Crusaders, Cleadon Marines and many more.
9. South Shields Squadronaires on the march
South Shields Squadronaires Juvenile Jazz Band marching to Oakleigh Gardens, Cleadon for a display in 1977. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
10. Starring in 1979
South Shields Blue Stars were pictured taking part in the Easington Colliery Juvenile Jazz bands display 46 years ago. Photo: sg
11. Fellgate Falcons
Fellgate Falcons Jazz Band entertained the crowd at Boldon CA Cricket Club at their annual summer fair. Who can tell us which year this is? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette