Musicians from 26 countries come to Bucharest for EUROPAfest jazz competition in May

EUROPAfest - Bucharest International Jazz Competition, ranked by BBC as one of the first three jazz contests of Europe, will bring 25 jazz bands to Bucharest between May 14 and May 21. The event’s semifinal will gather artists from 26 countries such as US, The Netherlands, Germany, UK, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, South Korea, Denmark, Estonia, France, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, Singapore, and Venezuela. Under the motto 100% jazz and more, the event’s program will include concerts, workshops, and jam sessions. Find more information about the event here. EUROPAfest brings together more than 300 artists from 45 countries between May 12 and May 21. Besides Bucharest International Jazz Competition, the agenda also comprises: Opening Concert – Bucharest | Sibiu, concerts of jazz, blues, pop and classical music, Jeunesses International Piano Competition Dinu Lipatti, masterclasses and workshops, Caffe Festival, Festival’s corner, and EUROPAfest Gala. 2015 EUROPAfest International Festival in Romania: Who are the winners? Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com