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2018 Semifinals – Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition

National Museum of Natural History - Smithsonian Institution’s Baird Auditorium 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington , DC, United States

All-star panel of judges that includes jazz pianists:  Monty Alexander, Joanne Brackeen, Cyrus Chestnut, Herbie Hancock, Jason Moran, Danilo Pérez and Renee Rosnes. Each semifinalist will perform for 15 minutes, accompanied by Rodney Whitaker on bass and Carl Allen on drums.

2018 Finalist – Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz presents International Piano Competition & All-Star Gala Concert

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Eisenhower Theater 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, United States

The 2018 Competition Finals will conclude with an all-star tribute to music icon and longtime Institute supporter Aretha Franklin, as well as the presentation of the Institute’s Maria Fisher Founder’s Award to legendary vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater.