The 47th edition of the Concours national de jazz de La Défense is now open. A high-level competition open to all jazz styles, it is organized by the Hauts-de-Seine department as part of the La Défense Jazz Festival.

The competition supports the career development of jazz professionals The Hauts-de-Seine department provides financial support to winning artists, as well as guidance for developping their career.

The CNJLD 2024 call for applications is open from March, 4th to May, 24th 2024.

A large number of the French jazz scene leaders were rewarded by the Concours national de Jazz. For example Julien Lourau, Pierre de Bethman, Antoine Hervé, Le Sacre du Tympan, Erik Truffaz, Paul Lay, Leïla Martial, Anne Quillier Sextet, Laurent Coulondre, EYM trio, Gauthier Toux, Airelle Besson, Thomas De Pourquery, Youn Sun Nah …

The winners of the Concours National de la Défense include two prize categories :

• The Concours national de jazz de La Défense prize ;
• The Concours national de jazz de La Défense instrumentalist prize

Selected by the jury, they were awarded a financial help and a guidance for developping their career.

In 2022, Chocho Cannellewas nominated winner of the 45th edition of the Concours national de jazz.