MAY 16, 2026 . »Jazz Schmiede« . Düsseldorf

"TENOR SAXOPHON ONLY"

In 2026, the competition will focus on the tenor saxophon as another dominant element of jazz ... "TENOR SAXOPHON ONLY." The audition, the selection of the winner by a competent jury and the audience, and the award ceremony will take place on May 16, 2026, as part of a public event at the »Jazz Schmiede . Düsseldorf«. Together with the backing band (Lars Duppler, piano . Lisa Wulff, bass . Dominik Raab, drums), each candidate plays three pieces of music of their choice.

 

The YOUNG JAZZ TALENT AWARD 2026 is again endowed with € 5,000.00. A concert tour with their own band in four renowned German jazz clubs will be organized for the winner in autumn 2026. The prize money will be used to realize this tour.

The Jury

• Kristina Brodersen . Renowned jazz saxophonist
• Jörg Kaufmann . Saxophonist and composer from Langenfeld
• Peter Weiss . Initiator and organiser YOUNG JAZZ TALENT AWARD . Jazz drummer
• Jürgen Ringbeck . Initiator and Organiser YOUNG JAZZ TALENT AWARD . Jazz enthusiast
• the audience of the "Jazz Schmiede . Düsseldorf" on the evening of the competition