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Opportunity for JAZZ musicians - 12th Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2018
Open for: instrumentalists and vocalists of all nationalities
Date: 12 - 19 May 2018
Age: up to 40 years old ( born after 1st of May 1978 )
Prizes: The total amount is 7.000 Euro, cash and concerts
100% jazz…competition, concerts, workshops, master-class, jam sessions
Website: www.jazzcompetition.ro
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bucharest.International.Jazz.Competition/
Organizer: www.jmEvents.ro
Deadline for application: February 10th, 2018
Bucharest International Jazz Competition is one of the most appreciated jazz events, by specialists and the public, the event being ranked among the first 3 european jazz competitions. Over the years, the competition has proved to be a promoter for jazz musicians and bands, not only in Eastern Europe but all over the world. Its mission is to contribute to the acknowledgment of jazz values and to celebrate creativity and freedom of expression in music. From the USA to Europe and Asia, the best jazz artists of the new generation come to Bucharest to perform in amazing concerts.
Between 12 – 19 of May 2018, Bucharest International Jazz Competition celebrates its 12th edition. The competition, organized by jmEvents, takes place during the International Festival EUROPAfest 2018. The competition promises to bring unforgettable meetings, thrilled audience, atmosphere, by combining concerts with jam sessions, workshops and jazz master-classes.
In 2017, 22 bands with musicians from 20 countries have participated, encouraging meetings and interactions between artists coming from different jazz centres. Here what Jim Linahon / USA, jury member in 2017, Grammy and Emmy nominated producer, Professor of Music at Fullerton College says: "I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to work at your festival and to congratulate you and your staff for such an outstanding week of jazz and competitions. The level was exceptionally high and the operations were very well done. It was a pleasure working with you!”
Also, Levi Saelua, leader of Triism band – Grand Prize Winner of the 2016 edition declared: „We are incredibly humbled to have shared the stage with so many amazing musicians; each group's dedication to their craft was truly inspiring. The most meaningful aspect of this competition, however, was connecting with so many genuinely kind and beautiful people from all parts of the world. Thank you to the festival and jury for this honor.”
Bucharest International Jazz Competition is truly an explosion of color and energy. Everything happens in the blink of a moment, with talent, inspiration and improvisation. During the years it gained the reputation of the most powerful competition in the region, presenting well defined projects, with vision, with novel themes, from the greatest jazz centers in the world. The winner is chosen by a jury composed of artists and teachers, personalities of the international jazz world.
Fernand Laute et le Jazz dans la région du Centre
La publication (et CD) de Willy Burgeon : "Fernand Laute et le Jazz dans la région du Centre" a été présentée le vendredi 21 octobre 2016.
Vous pouvez obtenir cette publication en virant la somme de 14 € (10 € + 4 € de frais de port) sur le compte de la Maison du Jazz en Hainaut asbl : IBAN: BE25 0015 1814 5582 - BIC: GEBABEBB
Les CD's du West Music Club peuvent être commandés ici :
Le bon de commande (au format PDF)