History
"I may be helping to bring harmony between people through my music." - Nat King Cole
I am proud to say that after 18 years from its debut, Bucharest International Jazz Competition is ranked as the second jazz contest in Europe and the third in the world.
The Competition contributes significantly to building a positive image of Romania in the world, allowing the inclusion of our country on the international map of major jazz events.
Dedicated to professional musicians, the event successfully debuted in 2007, registering an unexpected participation for the first edition – 30 bands from 25 countries.
The trend was maintained, the popularity of the event increasing significantly, rightfully earning the title as the most visible and strong competition in the region. On her visit in Romania, Natalie Cole was delighted to find an event of this kind and welcomed the movement dedicated to the new jazz generation.
The 18th Edition will start on the 5th of July gathering 18 bands from 4 continents. Bucharest becomes the world capital of jazz.