Posted On: September 7th 2025, 08:10 pm
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Over the past three days, MuziekmozaΓ―ek hosted the grand finals of B-Jazz at Jazz in 't Park in Ghent. Six finalists β representing seven nationalities β brought their very best to the stage, delighting both audience and jury with brilliant concerts.
After the final performance, the jury faced a difficult decision given the exceptionally high level of all participants. In the end, the βGrand Prix Albert Michielsβ went to πππ₯π ππ¨π¦ππ§ππ¬. The award was presented live at the festival in the presence of Joris Vandenbroucke, 'Schepen van plezier' for the City of Ghent. The group consists of Emiel Verneert (trumpet, Belgium), Nikita Sipiagin (alto saxophone, USA), Genius Lee Wesley (drums, USA), Joan Codina (double bass, Spain) and Max Teakle (piano, Australia).
A heartfelt thank you to all bands (RΔzvan Florescu Quartet, Elena Stamatopoulou Quartet, Anja Gottberg Quartet, The Green Mean Machine, Andrea Cardone 4tet and Idle Moments), our international jury, festival Jazz in βt Park and partners Getxo Jazz (Spain), Saint Louis College of Music (Italy), BraΘov Jazz and Blues Festival (Romania), Conservatorium Maastricht (the Netherlands), De Jazzontspooring, Rataplan, Jazz at Felix and Pelt Jazz for making this 45nd edition such a success!
π· Patrick Clerens
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