Thelonious Monk Institute Vocal Competition: And The Winner Is…

Thelonious Monk Institute Vocal Competition: And The Winner Is…

The last time the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute Competition focused on vocals was back in 2010. The three winners were Cécile McLorin Salvant, Charnée Wade, and Cyrille Aimée. All three of them are now having an international career, with Cécile just recently playing the Berlin Jazzfest. Among the judges five years ago were Patti Austin,…

Jazzfest Berlin 2015 – From Achim Kaufmann to Charles Lloyd

Jazzfest Berlin 2015 – From Achim Kaufmann to Charles Lloyd

Pianist and composer Achim Kaufmann is the recipient of this year’s Albert Mangelsdorff Award which was given to him during a little ceremony at this year’s Jazzfest Berlin on Friday afternoon. The pianist, who has studied at the Banff Centre for the Arts in Canada, visited Gina’s place a couple of months ago for a little interview….