Efendiyeva notes that it is especially important for the people of Azerbaijan to be part of International Jazz Day, so they have an opportunity to share their jazz traditions and history with people all over the world. In 2015, International Jazz Day in Baku was commemorated with a concert in which Azerbaijan musicians and visiting musicians from around the world performed together. The event also included a presentation of the book “History of Jazz in Azerbaijan” by Rain Sultanov. This book contains valuable historical data and photos, and has become part of the UNESCO library.

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According to Efendiyeva, “Undoubtedly, culture is the way to solve many of the world’s problems. When jazz is performed, people of various professions and societies are united. The music gives them an opportunity to understand each other very well. The same happens with representatives of different nationalities. Every year during jam sessions at jazz festivals, musicians from various countries who speak different languages begin to understand each other while performing on the same stage. They find mutual understanding through music and are able to connect.” Efendiyeva believes jazz is the best form of communication between people of different nationalities and races, noting that during her many years of organizing jazz festivals, she has become friends with people of many different cultures. As she puts it, “That is a real unity.”