EJC
EBU European Jazz Competition
The EBU European Jazz Competition was initiated in the fall of 2006 by the cooperation of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the North Sea Jazz Festival and the Dutch Foundation of the European Jazz Competition. The biennial European Jazz Competition offers worldwide support in the promotion, increase of the international appearances and identity of European jazz talent.
Jan-Willem Luyken, Director of the North Sea Jazz Festival: "Over the years we've seen a change in regard to the origin of jazztalent, the normal overflow of American groups made way for more European input. That makes it great to welcome the finals of the competition with best young talent from all over Europe"
Pierre-Yves Tribolet, Secreatary and Manager of Euroradio and Music programmes of the EBU: "Attracting young listeners and promoting young talents are mottos for Public Service Radios, but not enough is done in the jazz field. Therefore, besides the European Youth jazz Orchestra, the EBU European Jazz Competition is a unique opportunity to complete the mandate of radios Member of the European Broadcasting Union".
