We are glad to welcome you to the competition of young jazz talents “I AM JAZZMAN!”, which is dedicated to International Jazz Day and will be held in Baku from April 15 to 30, 2024!

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If you are under 30 years old and you play an instrument or sing in the jazz style, send information about yourself (name, surname, instrument you play, contact details) to WhatsApp number +994504292783 and become a participant of the contest "I AM JAZZMAN!".

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The competition consists of three stages:

Round 1 - April 15 - free composition in jazz style
Round 2 - April 22 - free jazz composition with improvisation
Round 3 - April 30 - Final Gala concert and Awarding ceremony.

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Participants in the competition will be assessed on a ten-point scale by a professional jury. The jury is represented by the founder of the Baku Jazz Festival, Honored Artist of Azerbaijan Rain Sultanov, highly qualified teachers Rovshan Rzayev and Gasim Khalilov, as well as an independent expert - special guest of the competition.

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The competition will be covered by Ichtimai and Medeniyet TV channels. The final concert is dedicated to International Jazz Day. All photos and video materials from the concert will be posted on the website of the Herbie Hancock's International Jazz Day.

https://jazzday.com/global-gallery/baku-azerbaijan-5/

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The winners of the competition will receive cash prizes in the amount of 1,000 manat (instrumentalists, vocalists), all participants in the competition will be awarded diplomas and memorable gifts.

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The deadline for submitting applications for participation in the competition is April 12,, 2024.

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For foreign musicians, the first tour will be organized online. The competition does not cover the expenses necessary to participate in it.

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