Archive

Jury

Anthony Strong

United Kingdom

Singer, songwriter, pianist, hailed as "England's new jazz superstar".

Artis Sīmanis

Latvia

Rector of Jāzepls Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, saxophonist and pedagogue.

Jonas Jučas

Lithuania

Founder and artistic director of Kaunas Jazz; former Minister of Culture of Lithuania.

Lasse Lindgren

Sweden

Trumpet player, composer, rehearsal leader, bandleader and lecturer.

Māris Briežkalns

Latvia

Musician, producer; Artistic director of Latvian Radio Big Band; founder and artistic director of Rigas Ritmi Festival and Riga Jazz Stage.

Önder Focan

Turkey

Guitrist, band leader, composer and arranger; owner and artistic director of Nardis Jazz Club and organizer of Nardis Young Jazz Vocalist competition.

Raimonds Pauls

Latvia

One of the most acclaimed Latvian composers; brilliant master of melodies and jazz compositions.

Steponas Januška

Lithuania

Vocalist and composer; producer and founder of International Jazz Vocalist Competition Jazz Voices in Lithuania.

Toivo Unt

Estonia

One of the most renowned double bass players in Estonia, organizer of the annual Nomme Jazz and Jazz Time festivals.