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| Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz announces 2026 International Jazz Vocals Competition in Paris  The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz announced that its renowned International Jazz Competition will spotlight jazz vocals in 2026 and, for the first time in its history, will take place outside of the United States—in Paris, France, in partnership with the Fondation Louis Vuitton.Widely recognized as the world's most prestigious jazz competition, the Institute's International Jazz Competition has played a pivotal role for nearly four decades in identifying and elevating the next generation of jazz artists. The 2026 edition will bring together exceptional young vocalists from around the world to compete on an international stage. Open to musicians age 30 and under, the Competition will award more than $100, 000 in scholarships and prizes, including a $50, 000 first-place award presented by the Fondation Louis Vuitton, as well as $25, 000 for second place and $10, 000 for third place. Past winners of the Competition on vocals who have gone on to become leading voices in jazz include Jazzmeia Horn, Jane Monheit, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Gretchen Parlato, and Veronica Swift—artists who today define and shape the global jazz landscape. write your comments about the article :: © 2026 Jazz News :: home page |