2007-2008 VCU Jazz Piano Competition

No winners selected.

2006-2007 VCU Jazz Piano Competition
Photo credit Curt Blankenship		FIRST PRIZE: Mark Steinert Mark Steinert bio Mark Steinert quotes
Mark Steinert is the winner of the 2006-07 VCU Virginia Jazz Piano Competition. He receives a cash award, a future VCU Jazz scholarship, the opportunity to perform within a VCU concert, and prizes from some of the many sponsors: JAMinc, Plan 9 Music, Richmond Jazz Society, Inc., Richmond Piano, and the VCU Jazz Students Fund. The Virginia Jazz Piano Competition was adjudicated via CDs submitted by the entrants; part of the judging was conducted in "blind" review. Jurors included Antonio Garcia (VCU Director of Jazz Studies), Bob Hallahan (VCU Professor of Jazz Piano), and Russell Wilson (VCU Professor of Piano). "Bob Hallahan, Mark Steinert, and Antonio Garcia celebrate Mark's win of the 2006-07 competition."
2005-2006 VCU Jazz Piano Competition
FIRST PRIZE: Gianni Hobbs Gianni Hobbs bio Gianni Hobbs quotes

 Gianni Hobbs is the winner of the 2005-06 VCU Virginia Jazz Piano Competition. She receives a cash award, a future VCU Jazz scholarship, the opportunity to open a VCU concert, and prizes from some of the many sponsors: JAMinc, Jordan Kitt's, Plan 9 Music, Richmond Jazz Society, Inc., Richmond Piano, STYLE Weekly, and the VCU Jazz Students Fund.

The Virginia Jazz Piano Competition was adjudicated via CDs submitted by the entrants; part of the judging was conducted in "blind" review. Jurors included Antonio Garcia (VCU Director of Jazz Studies), Bob Hallahan (VCU Professor of Jazz Piano), and Russell Wilson (VCU Professor of Piano).

"Bob Hallahan, Gianni Hobbs, Richmond Jazz Society staffer Karen English, and Antonio Garcia celebrate Gianni's win of the 2005-06 competition."

2004-2005 VCU Jazz Piano Competition

	FIRST PRIZE: Calvin Brown Calvin Brown bio Calvin Brown quotes
SECOND PRIZE: Gianni Hobbs Gianni Hobbs bio Gianni Hobbs quotes

VCU JAZZ PIANO COMPETITION WINNERS SALUTED

When the VCU Jazz Piano Concert Series concluded January 30,
2005 with a large crowd in attendance, faculty members Bob Hallahan,
Randall Pharr and Howard Curtis presented a varied and exciting
program. And yet they, too, were looking forward to hearing the
latest from Calvin Brown, winner of the first VCU Virginia Jazz Piano
Competition. Calvin joined Randall and Howard for a set of "Speak
Low" and "Dolphin Dance" that wowed everyone present, returning later
to duo with Bob on "Teach Me Tonight." Also recognized at the concert
was the runner-up in the VCU Virginia Jazz Piano Competition, Gianni
Hobbs.

The competition was adjudicated via CDs submitted by the entrants; part of the judging was conducted in "blind" review. Jurors included Antonio García (VCU Director of Jazz Studies), Bob Hallahan (VCU Professor of Jazz Piano), and Russell Wilson (VCU Professor of Piano).

Bob Hallahan (VCU Professor of Jazz Piano and Artistic Director of the VCU Jazz Piano Concert Series), winner Calvin Brown, Antonio García (VCU Director of Jazz Studies and Executive Producer of the Series), runner-up Gianni Hobbs, and Richmond Jazz Society staff member Karen English (who presented awards to both students).--photo credit: Tiffanie Chan