James Morrison Jazz Scholarship
The 'James Morrison Jazz Scholarship' is open to solo instrumentalists to further the jazz career. Six finalists are selected, and attend a final adjudication in Mount Gambier during the Generations In Jazz weekend. The winner receives $10,000 to assist in the development of their career.
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