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Jazz's Future: 5 Pianists Vie for Top Prize
29 Jun
Summary
- Five finalists compete for a national jazz piano award.
- The competition prize package exceeds $200,000.
- Competitions and finals will occur in Indianapolis.
The American Piano Awards has announced five finalists for its 2027 jazz piano competition, set to take place in Indianapolis. The selected artists include Joe Block, Caelan Cardello, Brandon Goldberg, Connor Rohrer, and Brahm Sasner. These pianists were chosen through a rigorous blind audition process.
The competition events will span from October 2026 through February 2027, with performances by each finalist in Indianapolis. The culmination of the competition will be the finals rounds held in April 2027. All five finalists are guaranteed to receive $25,000, and the ultimate winner will be awarded a substantial prize package valued at over $200,000.
Previous winners of the American Pianists Awards include Isaiah J. Thompson in 2023 for jazz and Michael Davidman in 2025 for classical. The finalists themselves bring impressive credentials, with backgrounds from esteemed institutions and performances at renowned venues and festivals.
Tickets for the performances will go on sale with subscription packages available starting July 13, and individual tickets will be released on September 9. More information on purchasing tickets can be found on the official American Piano Awards website.
