• American Pianists Awards Gala Finals

    The world's biggest jazz competition returns to Indianapolis.
    Experience the Awards!
  • American Pianists Awards Gala Finals

    Five finalists vie for the $200,000 prize. Who will win?
  • Performances with Cécile McLorin Salvant

    Be enthralled by the talents of three time Grammy® Award-winning vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant.
  • American Pianists Awards Gala Finals

    Reserved Seating available through the Hilbert Circle Theatre box office.
    Premium Seating available by calling 317-940-9945.
  • American Pianists Awards Gala Finals

    Reserved Seating available through the Hilbert Circle Theatre box office.
    Premium Seating available by calling 317-940-9945.
IndyStar calls it the

IndyStar calls it the "Super Bowl of Jazz"

Caelan Cardello, Esteban Castro, Paul Cornish, Thomas Linger and Isaiah J. Thompson perform with Cécile McLorin Salvant and the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra.

Don't miss the celebration. Experience the Awards!

April 22, 2023 at Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis
Reserved Seating at HCT box office · Premium Seating Call 317-940-9945
Cécile McLorin Salvant

Cécile McLorin Salvant

In the first half, each finalist performs a standard with three time Grammy® Award-winning vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant.
Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra

Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra

In the second half, each finalist will perform an original arrangement with the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra.

Learn more about the big band arrangements.
Bill Charlap

Bill Charlap

The evening will be emceed by Grammy® Award-winning pianist Bill Charlap.
Who will win?

Who will win?

At the end of the evening, the winner will be called to stage to receive the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz--a prize valued at over $200,000

Who will win? Get tickets today!

April 22, 2023 at Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis
Reserved Seating at HCT box office · Premium Seating Call 317-940-9945

Can't make it to Indy? Join us on the livestream!
Please contact Artistic Assistant Ryan Frick at 317-940-8445 or ryan@americanpianists.org if you have any accessibility accommodation requests or questions about the event.

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