Hosted by: Christian McBride & Jill Ditmire.
Performances by: Kris Bowers, Zach Lapidus, Emmet Cohen, Sullivan Fortner, Christian Sands & Sullivan Fortner.
Program at Hilbert Circle Theatre, in Indianapolis, Indiana
[AI-Generated Summary] The American Pianists Association's Jazz Fellowship Awards, held at the Hilbert Circle Theater in Indianapolis, showcases America’s finest young jazz pianists as they compete for the prestigious Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz. Hosted by Joel Whitmire and legendary bassist Christian McBride, the event highlights a prize package valued at over $100,000, which includes a $50,000 cash prize, a recording contract with Mack Avenue Records, and significant career assistance. The transcript features a performance of Cole Porter’s "Just One of those Things" and concludes with the jury retiring to deliberate on the performances of finalists like Emmet Cohen to determine the next fellow.
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