Competition Announcement 2024

28th edition – International jazz soloist award

  • Artistic Direction: MusiCamDo Jazz
  • Founder: Paolo Piangiarelli
  • Chief Judge: Francesco Cafiso

The competition is open to Italian and foreign jazz soloists playing any instrument (including voice).


Deadline for sending subscription: MAY 6, 2026

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Download the announcement, fill in the registration form on page 4 and send the requested material by email to segreteria@musicamdo.it

The following awards will be assigned:

  • Premio Internazionale Massimo Urbani;
  • “Paolo Piangiarelli” Award which includes recording, mixing and mastering of the winner’s artistic project;
  • 2nd e 3rd place;
  • NUOVO IMAIE Award, which includes a 6 concerts tour for the winner;
  • Scholarships for jazz workshops in Italy like Nuoro Jazz and Fara Music Summer School;
  • Audience Award, to the artist most voted by the audience of the final stage;
  • Social Award, to the artist most voted by the web audience;
  • Critics Award, a special award given by a jury composed of specialized journalists and artistic directors

Official Announcement for Admission to the Final Stage of 1/2 July 2023

The Artistic Direction of Massimo Urbani International Award is pleased to announce the names of the musicians who qualified for edition 2023 final stage which will take place on 1st and 2nd of July in Camerino (MC).

  • Califano Federico, alto sax
  • Cimino Edoardo, guitar
  • Donato Edoardo, alto sax
  • Ferri Gianmarco, guitar
  • Gasparro Vitantonio, vibraphone
  • Martinelli Andrea Margherita, voice
  • Palmieri Perla, voice
  • Senderov Igor, alto sax
  • Simoni Lorenzo, alto sax
  • Ullstein Marco, vibraphone*

*recipient of Nuoro Jazz Scholarship.