Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Finalists Share the Stage with Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson and More
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Kris Bowers of Los Angeles Wins 2011 International Jazz Piano Competition, Finalists Receive Recognition by President Obama
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, the world’s premier nonprofit jazz education organization, named Kris Bowers, of Los Angeles, the winner of its illustrious 2011 International Jazz Competition at the Institute’s All-Star Gala Concert on Monday, Sept. 12 at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. President Obama congratulated Bowers, second place finalist Joshua White and third place finalist Emmet Cohen at the White House Tuesday, Sept. 13, after they performed among Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson and other jazz greats the previous evening. To continue, please click “MORE”!