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Registration For The 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Is Now Open

Registration For The 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Is Now Open

Source: AMT Public Relations

As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced the opening of the 12th 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 5, 2023, by visiting SarahVaughanCompetition.com. In the Fall 2023, the Top Five Finalists will be announced followed by a star-studded final performance on the iconic NJPAC ...

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7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest Officially Begins! Applications For 9th Edition Are Now Open.

7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest Officially Begins! Applications For 9th Edition Are Now Open.

Source: Valerio Pappi

The ninth edition of the 7 Virtual Jazz Club contest officially begins April 17, 2023. Application Deadline June 30, 2023 9th Edition Categories Under 25: soloists and bands aged 25 years or younger. All nationalities welcome, provided the artist is fully independent (i.e. no booking agent, no recording company or publisher); Pros & Amateurs: all other musicians not belonging to the Under 25 category. How To Apply To enter the contest, soloists and groups pay a small registration fee (waived ...

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Deadline April 15 For 2023 John Stites Jazz Award

Deadline April 15 For 2023 John Stites Jazz Award

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications

The John Stites Jazz Artist Organization (JSJAO) announced the opening of the 2023 John Stites Jazz Award (JSJA) application process. Awards range in value from $5,000 to $25,000 and are given in two categories: 1.) artistic development and 2.) jazz events. The selection criteria and online application can be accessed at JohnStitesJazzAwards.org. Apply The deadline for the first award cycle is April 15th and deadline for the second award cycle is September 15th. The awards honor John Stites, a midwestern ...

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7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 8th Edition: Winners Announced!

7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 8th Edition: Winners Announced!

Source: Valerio Pappi

Milan, March 19, 2023, during a live-streaming event, the judging panel and the finalists joined the award ceremony for the Pros & Amateurs and the Under 25 category. Pros & Amateurs’ category First prize went to Israeli band Sandia with the tune “Sabres": live Concert in Jazz Club Ferrara (Italy) and Camera Jazz and Music Club—Bologna (Italy), artistic consulting offered by Big Bang Music Booking and Management Agency (Bulgaria). Second prize goes to American drummer Anthony Fung with the tune ...

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7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 8th Edition–Live Round Announced

7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 8th Edition–Live Round Announced

Source: 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 8th Edition: Jazz fans worldwide can vote for their favorite semifinalists on our website by giving one (minimum) to five (maximum) votes. The musician with the most votes in each category will win the Web Community Prize (direct access to the final). Voting ends on February 25th. Pros & Amateurs Category Anthony Fung & Strings (USA) Arnaud ...

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The 7 Virtual Jazz Club's Contest Officially Begins - Applications For 8th Edition Are Now Open

The 7 Virtual Jazz Club's Contest Officially Begins - Applications For 8th Edition Are Now Open

Source: Valerio Pappi

The eight edition of the 7 Virtual Jazz Club contest has officially begun. Application Deadline: December 23, 2022 8th edition Categories Under 25: soloists and bands aged 25 years or younger. All nationalities welcome, provided the artist is fully independent (i.e. no booking agent, no recording company or publisher); Pros & Amateurs: all other musicians not belonging to the Under 25 category. How To Apply To enter the contest, soloists and groups pay a small registration fee (waived for Ukraine ...

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7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 7th Edition: Winners Announced!

7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 7th Edition: Winners Announced!

Source: Valerio Pappi

During a live streaming event, the judging panel and the finalists joined the award ceremony for the Pros & Amateurs and the Under 25 category. Pros & Amateurs’ category First prize went to Israeli saxophonist Daniel Zamir and his composition “Hall of the Culture." First prize included a live concert in Jazz Club Ferrara (Italy) and a one day recording session at The Jazztone Studios (Spain). Second prize went to American pianist Dave Meder for his composition “I Look for ...

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The 7 Virtual Jazz Club Announces The Finalists Of The 2022 Edition

The 7 Virtual Jazz Club Announces The Finalists Of The 2022 Edition

Source: Valerio Pappi

The Web Community Prize (direct access to the final) has been awarded to the Ukrainian guitarist Mykhailo Mendelenko for the Under 25’s Category who presented the song “Straight Street“ and to the Japanese pianist Yagi Takayuki for the Pros & Amateurs’ Category which presented the song “Jazz Tokyo Blues.” Finalists selected by the judges (in alphabetical order): Pros & Amateurs Category Alex Hitchcock (UK) Yeshaia Aurel Violas Trio (France) Misterioso Brew Quartet (Italy) Promenade Charalampos Chronis (Greece) Don't fold your ...


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