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Innovation is an essential skill in successful and enduring cultures. This competition was created to nurture the innovative and creative talents of Chicago’s young people. Entrants in the Jazz Improvisation Contest are required to improvise a blues composition along with a composition of their choice. They are judged on the originality and creativity of their spontaneous improvisation. Throughout the year, Foundation members and friends have the pleasure of listening to the winners’ music at several Foundation and Club events. The program has been a huge success and has supported some very impressive talent.

Please join us in celebrating the following 2007 awardees.
2007 Jazz Improvisation Winners

Grand Prize Winner:
Drew Pierson Tenor Saxophone DePaul University

High School Division
First Place:
Dan Pierson

 Piano
 Libertyville High School
Second Place:  
Rustom Jehangir Trombone Downers Grove High School

College Division
Top Award:  
Drew Pierson Tenor Saxophone Depaul University

Additional Awards (in alphabetical order):
Laura Grill
Michael Lebrun
Sean MCClusky
Justin Thomas
 Vocals
Tenor Saxophone
Piano
Vibraphone

Roosevelt University
Northwestern University
Northwestern University
DePaul University

Young Adult Division:		  
Top Award:  
Jordan Baskin Piano  

Additional Awards (in alphabetical order):
Benjamin Paterson
Jonathan Schang
Hiroyuki Takami
Mark Ziegler

 Piano
Drums
Trumpet
Double Bass

DePaul University
 
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