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− | Founded in [[established::2000]], the [[Jazzinty International Music Workshop and Festival]] is a week-long series of workshops, masterclasses and concerts that takes place every August in the town of Novo Mesto. Over the years, it has become one of the main musical events in the Dolenjska region, | + | Founded in [[established::2000]], the [[Jazzinty International Music Workshop and Festival]] is a week-long series of workshops, masterclasses and concerts that takes place every August in the town of Novo Mesto. Over the years, it has become one of the main musical events in the Dolenjska region, bringing many major names from the jazz and near-jazz worlds to mentor and perform. The event is organised by the [[Novo Mesto Institute for Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth]], with the support of the [[LokalPatriot Institute]] and the [[Municipality of Novo mesto|Municipality of Novo Mesto]]. |
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+ | The original idea for Jazzinty was developed by violinist [[Marijan Dović]], with [[Marko Zajc]], at that time director of the [[LokalPatriot Institute|LokalPatriot]] cultural centre organising the first workshops. Quite a number of the early participants have gone on to successful musical careers, both within and outside jazz, among them [[Severa Gjurin]], [[Gal Gjurin]], [[Katja Šulc]], [[Lenart Krečič]], [[Dominik Bagola]] and [[Kaja Draksler]]. | ||
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at the [[LokalPatriot Institute|LokalPatriot]] club in Novo Mesto. [[Marjan Kozina Music Conservatory]] | at the [[LokalPatriot Institute|LokalPatriot]] club in Novo Mesto. [[Marjan Kozina Music Conservatory]] | ||
− | + | The [[Jazzon Award]] is bestowed every year. | |
The Jazzon Alpe-Adria competition is open for the composers from Slovenia, Austria and Croatia. | The Jazzon Alpe-Adria competition is open for the composers from Slovenia, Austria and Croatia. |
Revision as of 13:35, 10 January 2021
Beginnings
The original idea for Jazzinty was developed by violinist Marijan Dović, with Marko Zajc, at that time director of the LokalPatriot cultural centre organising the first workshops. Quite a number of the early participants have gone on to successful musical careers, both within and outside jazz, among them Severa Gjurin, Gal Gjurin, Katja Šulc, Lenart Krečič, Dominik Bagola and Kaja Draksler.
at the LokalPatriot club in Novo Mesto. Marjan Kozina Music Conservatory
The Jazzon Award is bestowed every year.
The Jazzon Alpe-Adria competition is open for the composers from Slovenia, Austria and Croatia.
Jazzinty Abonma
Jazzinty Abonma (series subscription) is a cycle of jazz concerts at LokalPatriot Club, taking place from January till June. The 2010–2011 season was opened by Poogie Bell Band, New York, while further gigs in 2011 are: Aleš Rendla Sextet (SI), Jazzodrom (AT), Vesna Zornik with TangoApasionada (SI), iSWHAT?! (US) and Ari Borger Quartet (BR).
See also