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Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

Retro microphone against blur colorful light background for classic live New Jersey performance. Image produced by More Jersey.

Sunday, November 23, 2025

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Price: $58.10

NJPAC

1 Center Street
Newark, NJ 07012

Organizer:
NJPAC

Event Description

Meet the next generation of jazz vocal stars as they take the stage in a one-of-a-kind public competition.

Listen to jaw-dropping performances from finalists competing for a $5,000 prize and a launchpad into the music industry.

Catch a special set by 2023 winner Tyreek McDole, known for standout renditions of "September in the Rain," "Lush Life," and "Every Day I Have the Blues."

The event is hosted by Gary Walker, with an all-star judging panel including Christian McBride, Ann Hampton-Callaway, Jon Faddis, Nnenna Freelon, and Janis Siegel.

Previous winners include Samara Joy, Cyrille Aimée, Jazzmeia Horn, Ashleigh Smith, Arianna Neikrug, Deelee Dubé, Quiana Lynell, Laurin Talese, Gabrielle Cavassa, Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim, Tyreek McDole, Lucía Gutiérrez Rebolloso, and G. Thomas Allen.

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