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SARAH VAUGHAN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ VOCAL COMPETITION
November 20, 2022 @ 3:00 pm ~6:00 pm EST
$39
The divine Sarah Vaughan—Newark’s greatest musical gift to the world—got her start as the winner of a talent contest. NJPAC honors her legacy every year with The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Now entering its second decade, “The SASSY Awards” is the only international jazz vocal competition of its kind, open to all genders. At this public performance, you’ll witness the next generation of powerhouse jazz vocalists ready to take their rightful place in the global spotlight. This is the 11th year.
The 5 Finalists: Ekep Nkwelle | Kristin Lash | Allan Harris | Lucía Gutiérrez Rebolloso | Lucy Yeghiazaryan
The 5 Judges: Regina Carter | Christian McBride | T.S. Monk | Pat Prescott | Maria Schneider