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

Source: Valerio Pappi
July 27, 2022

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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7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest – Live Round - Semifinalists Announced

Source: Valerio Pappi
July 5, 2022

The Jury has decided and we are proud to present the semifinalists of the 7 Virtual Jazz Club Contest's 7th edition. Jazz lovers worldwide can vote for their favorite semifinalists on our website by giving 1 (minimum) to 5 (maximum) notes. The musician with the most votes in each category will win the Web Community Prize. Vote Pros & Amateurs Category Julia Perminova (Switzerland) Federico Calcagno & The Dolphians (Italy) Aurel Violas Trio (France) Zamir (Israel) Sebastian de Urquiza Unity ...

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Enter the Carinthian International Jazz Award Saxophone Competition - Application Deadline: June 20, 2022

Source: Lukas Gabric
June 2, 2022

The Carinthian International Jazz Award (CIJA) is a jazz saxophone competition that is held annually in the south of Austria. We aim to culturally vitalize and diversify the region. In addition, we hope to create much needed performance and career opportunities for young deserving jazz musicians. We accept applicants from every country around the globe. For information on how to enter and our application guidelines, visit our website. Application Deadline: June 20, 2022 Finalists Announced: July 4, 2022 Prizes ...

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Registration For The 11th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Is Now Open

Source: AMT Public Relations
May 14, 2022

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced the opening of the 11th 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 6, 2022, by visiting SarahVaughanCompetition.com. In the Fall 2022, the Top Five Finalists will be announced followed by a star-studded final performance on the iconic NJPAC stage. The Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, also known as ...

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The 7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 7th Edition Officially Begins - Applications for 2022 edition are now open

Source: Valerio Pappi
March 9, 2022

The seventh edition of the 7 Virtual Jazz Club contest officially begins today. Deadline May 15, 2022 2022 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 musicians) then ...

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7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 2021 Edition: And the winners are...

Source: Valerio Pappi
February 18, 2022

Milan, February 13th 2022, during a live streaming event, the judging panel and the 7 Virtual Jazz Club finalists (2021 Edition) joined the award ceremony for the Pros & Amateurs and the Under25 category. Pros & Amateurs’ Category First Place: Israeli harmonica player Ariel Bart for the composition “Colors Palette." Prize: Masterclass (CvA program) offered by Conservatorium van Amsterdam; Live Concert in Jazz Club Ferrara (Italy); recording equipment and advertisement. Second Place: English group led by bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado for ...

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The 7 Virtual Jazz Club Announces The Finalists Of The 2021 Edition

Source: Valerio Pappi
January 27, 2022

The Web Community Prize (direct access to the final) has been awarded to the Russian guitarist Leonid Morozov for the Under 25’s Category which presented the song “Will You Still Be Mine" and to the Ecuadorean drums player Juan Posso for the Pros & Amateurs’ Category which presented the song “Cambio de lugar”. Finalists selected by the judge in alphabetical order Amateurs & Pros’ Category Ariel Bart (Israel) Evgeny Lebedev (Russia) Jazz Station Big Band featuring G. Maret ...

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7 Virtual Jazz Club's Contest 2021 Edition

Source: Valerio Pappi
September 19, 2021

New website, new rules, new judges, new prizes, new sponsors The 7 Virtual Jazz Club is now in its sixth edition. Jazz artists from around the globe will have the chance to enter the most famous online jazz contest and we're accepting submissions until November 15, 2021. Categories Under 25 Musicians of any nationality aged 25 or younger, with no prior experience with a producer or artistic promotion. Pros & Amateurs All the musicians that do not qualify for the ...

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