Loonis McGlohon Young Jazz Artist Competition

Watch for free as the most talented local young jazz artists compete in the Jazz tent at Romare Bearden Park, accompanied by a band of professional jazz musicians. Their performances will be judged by musicians from the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra! The top three artists will win scholarships provided by The Leon Levine Foundation!

The Loonis McGlohon Young Jazz Artist Competition awards first, second, and third place winners with a scholarship for expanding their music education experiences, as well as additional funding to provide honorariums for the three winners to perform for special Charlotte area events. The winners will split prizes totaling over $8000, provided by The Leon Levine Foundation.

The competition is free and open to the public, so come and cheer for your favorite student!