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Dutch Composer and Vocalist Louise Alexandra interviews JazzVoice.com Director and New York based vocalist Alexis Cole on International Jazz Day for the release of their single titled Someone.

Diane Reeves speaks on JazzVoice.com in our workshop Raising the Stakes in Your Lyrics with Ann Hampton Callaway www.JazzVoice.com

Jazz singers from around the world, this is your moment. We’re inviting vocalists to share their voice, artistry, and love for jazz for a chance to perform at the Virginia Beach Vocal Jazz Summit 2026! HOW TO ENTER: • Record a video (45–90 seconds) • Perform: — A jazz standard OR an original composition in a jazz style • Post the video on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok • Use the hashtag: #VocalJazzSummit • Tag & follow: @JazzVoiceOnline @VocalJazzSummit • Include this in your caption: “Entering the JazzVoice Vocal Jazz Summit Competition 🎤” Optional (but encouraged): • Share what this music means to you • Encourage friends to engage OFFICIAL RULES: 1. Eligibility • Open to vocalists age 18 and older • All styles within the jazz tradition welcome (swing, bebop, Latin jazz, vocalese, original jazz compositions, etc.) • Performers must not be currently signed to a major label • Must have a public Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok account during the competition period • International singers welcome (winner responsible for travel to the Summit; Summit pass included) 2. Video Guidelines • Must clearly feature your live vocal performance • Accompaniment may be: — Live band — Piano — Backing track — A cappella • No heavy pitch correction or studio editing • Simple audio enhancement is allowed • One entry per person PRIZES: 🏆 3 Finalists Receive: • Performance slot at the Virginia Beach Vocal Jazz Summit 2026 (two songs) • Summit Pass (full access) • A 3 Month JazzVoice membership scholarship • Travel and lodging not included 🏆 Winner Receives: • Performance slot at the Virginia Beach Vocal Jazz Summit 2026 (20 minute set) • Live feedback session with featured Summit artist • Summit Pass (full access) • Featured on JazzVoice platforms • A one year JazzVoice membership scholarship • Travel and lodging not included To see full judging criteria and announcement timeline, please visit https://www.vocaljazzsummit.org/contest !

The Virginia Beach Vocal Jazz Summit is coming up! Learn everything you need to know to get ready for your trip! www.vocaljazzsummit.org

Check out the full class on JazzVoice.com https://www.jazzvoice.com/masterclass-videos?wix-vod-video-id=358eb1e08c0d444ea6e7cb3ec3d436bb&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-l3a9iul8 And Join Ann's upcoming class on February 18, 2026 https://www.jazzvoice.com/service-page/raising-the-stakes-in-your-lyrics

Discussion of the emotions versus the tone and how to blend them! View the whole class: Soprano's Anonymous https://www.jazzvoice.com/vocal-workshop-videos?wix-vod-video-id=2894448108ed47898c029339825612b6&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-l93rvlju2

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Check out the full class video https://www.jazzvoice.com/videos?wix-vod-video-id=f6728a2f1fff46678e726826540952c0&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-l9q6w2t8