11 of the most talented pianists in the United States compete for just over a total of $25,000 worth of prizes!!! November 13th: A Kick-off benefit concert with KENNY BARRON- Prices for this are available by clicking the link below.
November 14th: Root for your favorite competitor in the Semi-Finals of the competition!!! Find out which five will move on to the next round to compete for all of the glorious prizes our sponsors have provided them!
November 15th: The finals of the competition!! The top five go head to head as they compete for the Grand Prize valued at over 10,000 dollars and over $15,000 in various prizes!!!Tickets are now on sale for our next big events.
"Kenny Barron in Concert" on November 13th at 7:30pm at the Gleason Performing Arts Center - Florida Institute of Technology. Get your ticket online.
"American Jazz Pianist Competition Semifinals and Finals" on November 14 and 15 at the Gleason Performing Arts Center - Florida Institute of Technology. Get your ticket online.
What we do:
- Provide a platform for excellence to youth ages 15-25.
- Celebrate and encourage the growth of a cultural heritage that will improve our nation’s cultural assets.
- Promote a national art-form to the youth of America.
- Deliver opportunities for advancement to individuals whose utmost talents lie within the world of Jazz music.
- Pair the youth with professional musicians, performers and clinicians whom will inspire creative transcendence within the realm of Jazz music in an accessible environment.
- Eliminate traditional barriers by bringing community together through this unique and American genre.
- Provide music related education through collaborative efforts