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Jazz Juniors landing at Nisville Jazz Festival in Serbia!

Jazz Juniors landing at Nisville Jazz Festival in Serbia!

It’s really happening! As a result of a long-standing partnership between Jazz Juniors and the renowned Nisville Jazz Festival in Serbia, this year brings the largest-ever representation of Jazz Juniors artists at this prestigious event!  For the first time, six bands...

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Jazz Juniors laureates take their music across Europe!

Jazz Juniors laureates take their music across Europe!

For 48 years, the International Jazz Juniors Competition has remained one of the most important events on the Polish jazz scene, discovering talents that often go on to become pillars of the music world. Since 2016, Jazz Juniors has been running a unique nationwide...

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Jazz Juniors laureates at the Toronto Jazz Festival

Jazz Juniors laureates at the Toronto Jazz Festival

On June 23, two rising stars of the Polish jazz scene – Jakub Paulski Trio and Superminimalism – will take the stage at the renowned Toronto Jazz Festival. Both bands are laureates of the international Jazz Juniors Competition, and their trip to Canada is part of a...

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Central European Jazz Showcase

Central European Jazz Showcase

JazzFestBrno and Jazz Juniors are joining forces to present a two-day showcase in Brno as part of the international programme of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This event highlights emerging jazz talent from the Czech Republic and Poland,...

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Blu/Bry Quintet from Poland wins Jazz Juniors 2024!

Blu/Bry Quintet from Poland wins Jazz Juniors 2024!

An international jury consisting of Nils Petter Molvær (chair), Hilde Marie Holsen, and Lynn Cassiers has awarded prizes in the Jazz Juniors 2024 competition. The Grand Prix goes to the quintet Blu/Bry (Poland), the 2nd prize – to Vincent Meissner Trio (Germany), the...

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KRAKÓW JAZZ WEEK, 26 September – 3 October 2024

KRAKÓW JAZZ WEEK, 26 September – 3 October 2024

Kraków Jazz Week is an umbrella brand for a fusion of events that occupy a vitally important place in the cultural landscape of Lesser Poland’s regional capital. Over eight days, two competitions and a festival will be held at the Cricoteka club situated right on the...

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Jazz Juniors Finalists

Jazz Juniors Finalists

Four bands from Poland and two from Germany have qualified for the 48th Jazz Juniors Competition Finals. We will be able to admire these young artists’ talents during the final auditions, to be held on 30th September at Cracow’s Cricoteka as part of the Kraków Jazz...

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Nils Petter Molvaer takes over as head of Jazz Juniors!

Nils Petter Molvaer takes over as head of Jazz Juniors!

He is one of Europe’s most outstanding trumpet players and a visionary bridging different genres and styles, working across the dividing lines. As of 2024, Nils Petter Molvaer will be responsible for the Jazz Juniors Festival’s artistic programme. The Norwegian...

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