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    2027 American Piano Awards Sneak Preview, Hosted by Emmet Cohen

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    Wednesday, March 18, 2026

    9:33 AM

    Dizzy's Club

    Broadway at 60th Street, New York, NY 10019

    $24

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    At Dizzy's Club, a sneak preview of the American Piano Awards will be hosted by pianist Emmet Cohen. The Indianapolis-based nonprofit, which aims to discover, promote and advance young American pianists, stages a biennial competition that alternates between classical and jazz, offers prizes totaling more than $200,000 and awards the Cole Porter Fellowship for jazz winners; Cohen's work as a pianist, composer, bandleader and educator informs his hosting of the evening.

    About 2027 American Piano Awards Sneak Preview

    At Dizzy’s Club, the 2027 American Piano Awards offers a sneak preview hosted by pianist Emmet Cohen. The Indianapolis-based nonprofit runs a biennial competition that alternates between classical and jazz, built to identify and support emerging American pianists with substantial career resources and prize funding. In New York City, the event reads as a progress report on how institutions shape the next cohort of jazz artists, not just a showcase. One clear takeaway is the emphasis on infrastructure as much as virtuosity.

    About the Artist

    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.