NEWS BRIEF: Inaugural Jazz Music Awards seeks submissions
Event is ‘dedicated to showcasing’ jazz
Photo credit: Courtesy WCLK
The inaugural Jazz Music Awards is accepting online submissions for consideration from now until April 30. The JMA, a promotion of Atlanta radio station WCLK, claims to be “the first awards show in North America that is completely dedicated to showcasing the art form of jazz.” The event will recognize “a broad spectrum of creators within the national and international jazz world, from mainstream and contemporary musicians, vocalists, and big bands, to composers, individual songs, and full-length albums,” according to organizers. The ceremony will be held on Oct. 22 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. theatlantavoice.com
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