American Piano Awards: Jazz Ensemble in New York

About American Piano Awards

American Piano Awards is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that builds national visibility for emerging American pianists through a biennial program that alternates between jazz and classical. Its jazz cycle culminates in the Cole Porter Fellowship, backed by a sizable package of career support and performance opportunities. In New York City, the organization appears at Dizzy’s Club, including a 2027 sneak preview hosted by pianist Emmet Cohen. The project tends to frame virtuosity within a larger context of mentorship and long-term development rather than competition alone.