Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Student Jazz Festival

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The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Student Jazz Festival is an annual jazz festival for middle school, high school and college jazz bands hosted by the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame at the Carver Theatre in Birmingham's Civil Rights District.

During the festival, bands are invited to play and be adjudicated by noted jazz authorities. Awards for "Band of Distinction" and "Outstanding Soloist" are made in each of the categories: Middle School, High School, Junior College and College.

Awards

  • 2009: Troy University, "College Band of Distinction"
  • 2008: Jackson State University (Jackson, Mississippi), "College Band of Distinction"
  • 2007: Troy University, "College Band of Distinction"
  • 2006: Jacksonville State University Jazz Ensemble, "College Band of Distinction"
  • 2005: UAB Jazz Ensemble, "College Band of Distinction"
  • 2004: University of Alabama Jazz Ensemble A, "College Band of Distinction", and Omari Thomas (UAB) "Outstanding College Soloist"
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