NATIONAL JAZZ AWARDS - SAXOPHONE - Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival

Next date: Saturday, 02 November 2024 | 12:00 PM to 04:30 PM

THE 34th NATIONAL JAZZ AWARD - SAXOPHONE

The 34^th National Jazz Award Final will see 6 of the Best Australian Saxophonists under the age of 36 battle it out for the prestigious National Jazz Awards. 

MEET THE FINALISTS

• Ben Lerner
• Tessie Overmyer
• Stephen Byth
• Michael Avgenicos
• Oscar Bruten
• Jayden Blockley

Click here for full Bio information on each finalist.

BACKING BAND
Mark Fitzgibbon (Award winner 1991, Piano), Ben Robertson (Bass) and Danny Fischer (Drums).

JUDGES
The Award will be adjudicated by Angela Davis, John Mackey and Julien Wilson (Award winner 1994 and Chair).

PRIZES
1^st place $7500 + a recording session at Pughouse Studios
2^nd place $5000 + a recording session at Free Energy Device Studios
3^rd place $2500

PREVIOUS SAXOPHONISTS WHO HAVE WON THE AWARD
Tim Hopkins (1993), Julien Wilson (1994), Elliott Dalgleish (1995), Roger Manins (2002), Zac Hurren(2009) & Mike Rivett (2016).

OTHER Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival events held at & ticketed by WPACC -

Vince Jones Quintet - Saturday 2 November 8pm
Nina Ferro & The Jack Earle Big Band - Sunday 3 November 5pm

For all Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival events go to wangjazzblues.com.au

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