LIJC 2006 COMPETITION RESULTS
Wednesday 22 March an enthusiastic audience enjoyed a highly-charged evening of an incredible range of jazz material produced by some wonderfully talented vocalists from around the world, all competing for the prestigious LIJC Vocalist 2006 award.
The host venue, Chelsea’s splendid Cadogan Hall, was swinging to the rafters with exciting performances from all six finalists, making the judges’ decision extremely difficult.
After much deliberation, Filipino Mon David was announced the winner. He received the LIJC Vocalist 2006 award, a cheque for £1,000 and follow up gigs at Jagz in Ascot (Thursday 23 March) and the 606 Club, Chelsea (Sunday 26 March).
The Gibson-May Award for most impressive performance of an individual song went to Australia based Alison Wedding for her rendition of We'll Be Together Again in the semi-final. Alison performed with Mon David at Jagz and 606 Club.
As a result of this competition, CANDID Records, through its company in Manila will be recording Mon David's album in the summer and promoting it world-wide.
Recognition goes to all 107 competitors from 25 nations, whose applications were of very high standard. The six competitors who did make it to the finals and produced an exceptional range of talent, were Dan Barnett, Karlie Bruce, Torsten Goods, Heidi Martin and Alison Wedding, who represented Australia, Germany and America respectively.
Thanks go to sponsors Mehr Clef, who produce jazz courses, masterclasses, workshops, tuition and live events. www.mehrclef.com email info@mehrclef.comMon David (Filipino) www.candidrecords.com.ph
Emerged as one of the great performers in the flourishing Philippine music industry. His first album came out in 1991 from that followed awards for Best Local Jazz Recording, Best R & B Vocal Performance and Best Traditional Vocal Performance. In the 1990s performed in the musical tribute to Gershwin ‘By George’ and played the role of Porgy in ‘Porgy and Bess’. 2004 award as Most Outstanding Kapampangan in the field of Arts, Culture and Music.
THE JURY included the UK’s award-winning vocalist Ian Shaw; with Lee Gibson and Tina May, two of Britain’s finest jazz vocalists; Ursula Malewski, Executive Director of the LIJC and Managing Director of MEhr Clef; vocalists Pete Churchill and Adam Sieff, Jazz Consultant with Sony BMG Music International, Dune Records and DDE Records. Patron is Humphrey Lyttelton: bandleader, broadcaster and musician.
Presented by popular saxophonist Alan Barnes, the musicians for the vocalists were Pete Churchill, Jeff Clyne and Trevor Tomkins, three UK jazz musicians of international repute, with musical comedian extraordinaire Earl Okin performing during the judges’ recess.
Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone said: "The London International Jazz Competition provides a significant platform to bring jazz to new audiences and boosts London's cultural profile internationally. The creative industries make a major contribution to London, economically as well as culturally, and this competition is an excellent opportunity for aspiring musicians."
BACKGROUND: Applications were received from UK, Armenia, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine and USA. All applicants were of an exceptionally high and professional standard.
A Jam Party with performances by Semi-Finalists and Finalists was held on Saturday 25 March 8pm at the Brentham Club, Meadvale Road, Ealing, London W5.SEMI-FINALISTS:
Dan Barnett - Australian
Rachel Brand - British
Sophie Brous - Australian
Karlie Bruce - Australian
Mon David - Filipino
Torsten Goods - German
Winnie Greer - British
Jose James - American
Birgitte Laugesen - Danish
Heidi Martin - American
Maria Weber - German
Alison Wedding - AmericanFINALISTS:
Dan Barnett
Karlie Bruce
Mon David
Torsten Goods
Heidi Martin
Alison Wedding
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