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The JM Jazz World Orchestra is a young jazz orchestra composed of exceptionally talented musicians from around the globe. Under the guidance of acclaimed artist Luis Bonilla, the orchestra explores the boundaries of jazz, fusing it with diverse musical genres to create groundbreaking and unforgettable performances. The band tours annually since 2005 and performs at prestigious venues and jazz festivals across Europe and the world: musicians are carefully selected from around the world, with only the highest level of musicianship chosen to participate.

Registration For The 15th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Is Now Open

Source: AMT Public Relations
May 7, 2026

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced that registration is now officially open for the 15th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, the premier springboard for emerging vocalists. The search is on for the next great jazz singer! Solo vocalists from around the world are encouraged to submit their entries before September 8, 2026, by visiting SarahVaughanCompetition.com. In the Fall, the Top Five Finalists will be announced followed by a final competition and performance on the iconic ...
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Award / Grant

Uriel Pascucci Receives Double Recognition At The Clouzine International Music Awards Spring 2026

Source: Uriel Pascucci
March 6, 2026

Award-winning pianist, composer and music producer Uriel Pascucci has been named a double award recipient at the Clouzine International Music Awards Spring 2026, an international distinction celebrating exceptional independent artists from around the globe, given by Clouzine Magazine. The Clouzine International Music Awards recognize originality, authenticity and artistic excellence across a wide spectrum of genres and cultures. Selected by an international panel of press and music professionals, this season’s awardees reflect innovation and artistic impact that transcends borders. At this ...
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TV / Film

'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' Film by Director Grant Gee Debuts at the Berlin International Film Festival

Source: All About Jazz
February 17, 2026

New York, June 1961. Legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans has found his musical voice and created the perfect trio, including bassist Scott LaFaro, his musical soulmate. A residency at New York’s Village Vanguard culminates in the live taping of two of the greatest jazz records of all time in one day. Only a few days later, LaFaro dies tragically in a car crash. Numb with grief, Evans stops playing for the first time since his childhood. This is the story ...
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Music Industry

Judith Owen Releases New Single “that’s Why I Love My Baby” Ahead Of International Tour

Source: Quite Great PR & Marketing
February 15, 2026

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and pianist Judith Owen releases her new single “That’s Why I Love My Baby”, the first single from her forthcoming new album, due out this Spring. Following the international success of Come On And Get It — hailed by The Times as “one of the most joyous releases of the year” and streamed millions of times worldwide — Owen returns with new music that is as sharp, warm and emotionally intelligent as ever. Written with Owen’s signature ...
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Performance / Tour

Freshly Awarded 3x Grammy Winner Sullivan Fortner Bookends The 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival, April 30-may 10

Source: AMT Public Relations
February 11, 2026

Acclaimed pianist-composer Sullivan Fortner, winner of the 2026 Gilmore Bell Jazz Artist Award, has won the GRAMMY Award for ‘Best Jazz Instrumental Album’ for Southern Nights at the 68th GRAMMY Awards on February 1, 2026. Released on February 14, 2025, via Artwork Records, Southern Nights showcases Fortner’s artistry at its peak, in the company of the great Peter Washington on bass and Marcus Gilmore on drums. This award represents Fortner’s third career GRAMMY win and his fifth nomination. Quote from ...
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Festival

2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces 16 More Artists

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
January 25, 2026

Marc Iacona and John Nugent, producers of the 23rd Edition Rochester International Jazz Festival in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, are pleased to announce 16 more artists who will join the 23 previously announced artists, playing in the Festival’s signature Club Pass Series. Friday, June 19 Jamile’s Brazilian Jazz Quartet, Inn on Broadway, 5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Honey Island Swamp Band, Montage, 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, June 20 Jamile’s Brazilian Jazz Quartet, Max of Eastman Place, 6:15 ...
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Event

Thailand International Jazz Conference 2026 To Celebrate John Coltrane Centennial With Grand Orchestral Tribute

Source: Thailand International Jazz Conference
January 15, 2026

The College of Music, Mahidol University, will write a new chapter in Thailand’s jazz history with the 17th Thailand International Jazz Conference (TIJC) 2026, scheduled for January 23-25, 2026, at the College of Music, Salaya Campus. Dozens of world-class jazz artists from around the globe will gather to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary John Coltrane. Artistic Director Darin Pantoomkomol affirmed that the 2026 edition of TIJC marks a defining milestone for the global jazz community. ...
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Festival

Announcing 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival, April 30-may 10, 2026

Source: AMT Public Relations
November 26, 2025

THE 2026 IRVING S. GILMORE INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL—NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST GATHERING OF KEYBOARD ARTISTS—BRIDGES CLASSICAL AND JAZZ WORLDS IN A GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION OF PIANO ARTISTRY, APRIL 30-MAY 10 The Gilmore today announced details of the 2026 Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival taking place Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, across multiple venues in Southwest Michigan. Drawing thousands of fans to the Kalamazoo region, this year’s Festival showcases the world’s preeminent classical and jazz pianists and artists in ...
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Contest

Kate Kortum Wins 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

Source: AMT Public Relations
November 25, 2025

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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Festival

Rochester International Jazz Festival Club Passes On Sale At Early Bird Prices

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
November 10, 2025

Club Passes for the 2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival, in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, go on sale today at 10 a.m. at early-bird prices exclusively at RochesterJazz.com/tickets or by phone at (585) 454-2060. The festival's 23rd Edition will be held June 19 to 27, 2026, at 18 indoor and outdoor venues in downtown Rochester, New York. The Club Pass is the festival's unique value pass, providing access to up to 174 Club Pass shows at 10 venues. The series ...
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