The Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition, as part of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, has been a tradition for more than 20 years. Finalists were chosen through "blind" judging and competed on Friday, April 11, at The Florida Theatre for the honor of this award, cash prizes and the oppertunity to perform at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival.

Congratulations to Robi Botos,
winner of the 2008 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition!


Robert Botos
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2nd Place Bill Peterson More information	3rd Place Bennett Paster  More Information
1st Runner Up David Stoler More information	2nd Runner Up J D Daniel More Information

Judges

Cassandra Wilson

Terence Blanchard

Lynne Arriale

Rufus Reid

With

Emcee Noel Freidline	The Rhythm Section Bassist Dennis Marks & Drummer Danny Gottlieb

Additional Performances
Emcee Noel Freidline and The Rhythm Section performed with Dr. Bill Prince, the 2008 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame Inductee during the judges deliberation.