HERBIE HANCOCK INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ VOCALS

COMPETITION COMES TO PARIS

OCTOBER 10–11, 2026, FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

For the first time in its history, the Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Competition, widely regarded as the world’s premier jazz competition, will take place outside the United States, bringing an international field of exceptional young vocalists to Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris.

Presented in partnership and with the support of Fondation Louis Vuitton, the landmark

weekend will culminate in the Competition Finals & Gala Concert, hosted by Academy Award-winning actor Jeremy Irons and featuring some of the most celebrated artists in jazz and music. The evening will honor legendary jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and also pay tribute tovisionary architect Frank Gehry with the world premiere of « The Ever-Changing World, » a new work by Danilo Pérez commissioned by the Institute in Gehry’s honor. World-renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel and close friend of the architect will be introducing the tribute.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 — watch live on YouTube at yt.be/jazzvocals

1:00–5:30 p.m. Paris | 7:00–11:30 a.m. New York

Eleven exceptional young vocalists from six countries will compete before an international jury for a place in the Finals. The international judging panel includes renowned jazz vocalists Patti Austin, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Roberta Gambarini, Gretchen Parlato and Gregory Porter. The Competition will award more than $100,000 in scholarships and prizes to the three finalists.

DAY II: COMPETITION FINALS and GALA CONCERT

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 — watch live on YouTube at yt.be/jazzvocals

7:30 p.m. Paris | 1:30 p.m. New York

Hosted by Jeremy Irons

On the evening of the Competition Finals, the three finalists will compete for top honors and prizes, including the First-Place Scholarship presented by Fondation Louis Vuitton. The Finals will be followed by a Gala Concert featuring Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gregory Porter, Arturo Sandoval, Patti Austin, Danilo Pérez, Terri Lyne Carrington, Monty Alexander, Ambrose Akinmusire, John Patitucci, Till Brönner, Nils Landgren, Tineke Postma, Walter Smith III and other internationally acclaimed artists.

ARTURO SANDOVAL TO RECEIVE FOUNDER’S AWARD

Legendary trumpeter and composer Arturo Sandoval will be honored with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz’s Maria Fisher Founder’s Award, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to jazz and music.

SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK GEHRY

The evening will pay tribute to Frank Gehry, visionary architect of Fondation Louis Vuitton and alongtime member of the Institute’s Board of Directors. Renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel will join as a special guest to introduce the tribute to his longtime friend. The tribute will feature the world premiere of « The Ever-Changing World, » a new composition by Danilo Pérez, commissioned by the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz in Gehry’s honor and inspired by his creative spirit and improvisational approach.

A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF PARIS & FRANCE

The Gala Concert will also celebrate Paris and France’s extraordinary place in the history of jazz, bringing together generations of artists from around the world at one of Frank Gehry’s most celebrated architectural works.

WATCH LIVE FROM PARIS

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Submission Information

This competition is open to all student and professional artists:

Student Artist – Any person who identifies and wishes to apply as a student.

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Submission Deadline: August 15

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• The Grand Prize Winner will receive $1500.00
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• The Student Winner will receive $350.00

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