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Kate Kortum Wins 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
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AMT Public Relations
As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced Kate Kortum as the winner of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Hosted by WBGO Radio’s Gary Walker, yesterday’s “The SASSY Awards” presented the Top Five Finalists on the iconic NJPAC stage in front of a live audience and a distinguished panel of judges: TONY-nominated singer/lyricist Ann Hampton Callaway, GRAMMY-nominated ...
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Announcing Top Five Finalists Of The 14th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
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AMT Public Relations
Tickets are now on sale. Sunday, November 23 @ NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ. Reserve online at sarahvaughancompetition.com or by calling 888.466.5722. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced the top five finalists of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Pulled from almost 200 entrants from 27 different countries, these gifted young singers represent the next generation of great jazz vocalists. The top five finalists are: Diamond Franklin (Philadelphia, PA), Candace Jones (Hollywood, FL), ...
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Announcing The Gilmore's Inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Awardees: Tyler Bullock And Esteban Castro
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AMT Public Relations
A conversation with the Bell Young Artists + acclaimed pianist Bill Charlap now streaming at TheGilmore.org and via The Gilmore’s YouTube channel. Dr. Pierre van der Westhuizen, Executive and Artistic Director of The Gilmore, today announced Tyler Bullock and Esteban Castro as the recipients of The Gilmore’s inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Awards, recognizing artistic excellence. Each winner receives a $25,000 stipend to further their musical career and educational development. Master pianist Bill Charlap honored Tyler and ...
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Last Chance To Enter the 14th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
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AMT Public Relations
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) continues to accept applicants for the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. The search is on for the next great jazz singer! Solo vocalists from around the world are encouraged to submit their entries before September 2, 2025, by visiting SarahVaughanCompetition.com. In the Fall, the Top Five Finalists will be announced followed by a final competition and performance on the iconic NJPAC stage in Newark, New Jersey. The Sarah Vaughan International ...
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Registration Now Open For 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
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AMT Public Relations
\The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced the opening of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. The search is on for the next great jazz singer! Solo vocalists from around the world are encouraged to submit their entries before September 2, 2025, by visiting SarahVaughanCompetition.com. In the Fall, the Top Five Finalists will be announced followed by a final competition and performance on the iconic NJPAC stage in Newark, New Jersey. The Sarah Vaughan International ...
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7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 11th Edition Winners Announced!
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Valerio Pappi
The judges created their own personal rankings, and the average of their scores determined the winners among the finalists for the Under 30 and Over 30 categories. Over 30 category Andrew Van Tassel Quartet (from USA) with the song “On The Up." Under 30 category Jakub Klimiuk Quintet (from UK) with the song “Sceptical." The 7VJC team would like to thank all the judges for their work, not only in this 11th and final edition of the 7 Virtual Jazz ...
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The 7 Virtual Jazz Club Announces The Finalists Of The 11th Edition
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Valerio Pappi
The 7 Virtual Jazz Club Web Community Prize was awarded to Jakub Klimiuk Quintet for the Under 30 Category which presented the song “Sceptical" and to Aleksandra Kutrzepa for the Over 30 Category which presented the song “Atacama." Finalists selected by the judges (in alphabetical order): Under 30 category Jakub Klimiuk Quintet “Sceptical" James Fernando Trio “Unlikely Animal Friendships" Manon Mullener 5tet “Summer Jam" Ohad Niceberg “The Coffee Song" Peter Shalamov and Slava Lobanov “Garden Of Flowing Streams" ...
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7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 11th Edition – Live Round
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Valerio Pappi
The jury has decided and we are proud to present the semifinalists (in alphabetical order) of the 7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 11th Edition: Over 30 Category Aleksandra Kutrzepa – Atacama (Poland) Andrew Van Tassel Quartet—On The Up (USA) Dominik Kisiel – Exploration (Poland) Gabriele Di Franco—Dopo Tutto (Belgium) Jan Maksimowics & Dmitrij Golovanov – Beyond (Lithuania) Max Bessesen Octet—Feet Don't Change (USA) Nicholas Thomas & Viktorija Gečytė—Up You Go (France) Pritesh Walia—Darn ...
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