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The Organizing Committee of the annual I Am Jazzman competition invites young musicians aged 14 to 30 to participate in one of Azerbaijan’s most renowned jazz projects.

The competition is open in the following categories:
• Instrumental Performance
• Jazz Vocal

Competition Schedule:
Round I (Preliminary Selection Round)
📅 July 5, 2026
📍 Baku

Round II (Semi-Final)
📅 July 21, 2026
📍 Mingachevir
Held as part of the Summer Jazz Camp

Round III (Final, Gala Concert and Award Ceremony)
📅 July 24, 2026
📍 Mingachevir
Open-air stage

The jury consists of leading professional jazz musicians of Azerbaijan.

For more than 20 years, I Am Jazzman has served as a launching platform for many talented young artists who now successfully represent Azerbaijani jazz on international stages around the world.

Prizes:
🏆 Cash awards for First Place winners in both the Instrumental Performance and Jazz Vocal categories.
🎁 Valuable gifts and special prizes for Second and Third Place winners and other laureates.
How to Apply:

Complete the application form