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American Pianists Awards 2019 Gala Finals

In whats been called the Super Bowl of Jazz, five of Americas most promising jazz pianists compete in the 2019 American Pianists Awards Gala Finals. Hosted by NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater, this is the culmination of a 13-month competition to choose the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz. The finalists perform with Grammy winning vocalist Kurt Elling and the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra.

The American Pianist Awards 2019 Gala Finals

56m 47s

The elite jazz piano competition, which has been called the Super Bowl of jazz, is the culmination of a 13-month competition for a fellowship promising two years of career advancement and support. Hosted by NEA jazz master Dee Dee Bridgewater, the program features finalists’ performances with Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra.

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    The American Pianist Awards 2019 Gala Finals

    56m 47s

    The elite jazz piano competition, which has been called the Super Bowl of jazz, is the culmination of a 13-month competition for a fellowship promising two years of career advancement and support. Hosted by NEA jazz master Dee Dee Bridgewater, the program features finalists’ performances with Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra.

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