Stellar Jazz evening at Kodak Theatre for the finalists in Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition; which is the most prestigious jazz competition in the world and is often compared to the classical Van Cliburn competition. It has launched the careers of a number of major young jazz stars including Marcus Roberts, Joshua Redman, Jacky Terrasson, Joey DeFrancesco, and Jane Monheit.This very special evening awards and acknowledges BBKing and Paul Allen - who will receive the Institute's Founder Award- for their outstanding contributions to the world of music.
Guests include blues and jazz greats; BBKing, Herbie Hancock. Wayne Shorter, Keb Mo, Robert Cray....many more- including the just very recently announced addition of Bono.
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