MUSIC PRODUCER
WORKSHOP

Dal 29 al 31 agosto, presso la 7VJC Academy di Ferrara, Lorenzo Sebastiani terrà un workshop di Produzione Musicale aperto a musicisti, compositori e arrangiatori. Preiscrizioni aperte!

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WORKSHOP di CHITARRA JAZZ

Dall'11 al 13 settembre 2025, presso la sede della 7VJC Academy di Ferrara, Peter Bernstein terrà un workshop di chitarra jazz.
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7VJC VIDEO CHANNEL IS HERE!

Click here to discover new talents in improvised music from around the world—over 800 original videos are waiting for you! Enjoy listening and dive into our music!

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MUSICAL SUMMER CAMP

Il primo Musical Summer Camp a Ferrara inizia a giugno, presso la nuova sede della 7VJC Academy!

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WATCH MIGRANTES LIVE PERFORMANCE

Migrantes is a duo project held by the 10th edition winner of the 7VJC music contest Mauro Sigura and his friend Andrea Manzoni. On 15th November they played at Jazz Club Ferrara. Be sure not to miss the performance! Watch it on our video channel!

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SANDIA WORKSHOP

If you are a student or even just a self-taught, you can’t miss the Sandia’s workshop! Go to our academy section and learn by the best!

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JOHN LUMPKIN

Are you a jazz lover? Do you play any instrument? If so, check John Lumpkin’s masterclasses and learn all the tricks!

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PODCASTS

Listen to our podcast! In each episode we host figures from the field of music. Don’t miss the opportunity to listen to a pleasant chat between music experts and to catch new tips or points of view!

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WHAT WE DO

7VJC CHANNEL

Discover our 7VJC channel! Come explore over 800 original videos, featuring solos, duos, trios, and quartets! And if that's not enough, dive into our podcasts for even more exclusive content! Want to uncover emerging talents in the world of improvised music? Follow our podcast, produced in every language by professional industries worldwide, and experience the best of music with 7VJC!

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ACADEMY FOR TEACHERS

If you're a teacher, you can offer a course in the language and format that works best for you. Join us and take your musical journey to the next level!

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ACADEMY SHOP

Welcome to the 7VJC Academy Shop, your ultimate destination for all things jazz! Whether you're a seasoned musician, a passionate student, or a jazz enthusiast, we offer a variety of masterclasses.

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ACADEMY FOR STUDENTS

Choose our Academy! Want to expand your knowledge, learn new skills, and improve your instrument playing? Interested in mastering the techniques of musical improvisation? If you're a student, you can request the course you want, in your preferred format (via Google Meet, Zoom, or other platforms), and in the language of your choice!

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7VJC’S NETWORK

Discover our network! In the Members section, you can see all the members of our community and join us too! Explore all the groups and discussion forums where you can share your passions, stay connected with us, and always be the first to know about our latest updates!

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JOB

Incredible opportunities await you if you're looking for work! Check out our job dashboard to post a job, search for positions that interest you, and take the chance to apply! Don't miss out on the perfect opportunity—connect and get started today!

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EVENTS

Find all past events and explore those coming up! Submit an event and don't miss the chance to discover new happenings and fresh music. Stay in the loop and be part of the action!

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SUBMIT AN INTERVIEW FOR OUR NETWORK

Do you want to upload an interview to our network and share your projects with the entire community? Log in to the service. You can also publish press releases, album reviews, concert reviews, and more. Share your thoughts and stay connected with the latest in music and culture.

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7VJC’S CONTEST

The 7VJC Contest is the world’s only online improvisation competition. Since 2016, we’ve been discovering new talents and spreading the love for improvised music. Open to musicians, groups, and soloists of all ages from around the globe, the contest embraces every form of musical improvisation. Everyone is welcome, and we are thrilled to embrace every musician, regardless of the musical genre they play, the instrument they use, their background, or identity. Explore the winners, the judges, and the incredible prizes up for grabs. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

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WHY CHOOSE 7VJC

a marketplace to buy and sell anything related to improvised music
the possibility to interact and improve together with artists from all over the world
a starting point on the path to becoming a professional musician
a place where everyone can share their work

LAST NEWS

Announcing the Web Community Prize Winners and the Five Finalists!

Breaking News

March 7, 2025

by Anastasia Verderi

7 Virtual Jazz Club is proud to reveal the winners of the Web Community Prize, a special award determined by the votes of the online audience.

This year, the prize goes to Aleksandra Kutrzepa for the Over 30 category and Jakub Klimiuk Quintet for the Under 30 category.

Alongside these winners, the judges have selected four additional...

11th edition 7VJC music contest: THE FINALS!

Breaking News

March 6, 2025

by valentina-marchesini

As of today, March 6, the competition is in the hands of an international jury of 40 judges from around the world. Over the next few weeks, they will carefully evaluate the finalists and cast their votes to determine the winner in each category.

The highly anticipated results will be announced on March 27.

Stay tuned!

A FERRARA UN WORKSHOP DI MUSIC PRODUCER CON LORENZO SEBASTIANI

Breaking News

February 25, 2025

by valentina-marchesini

Dal 29 al 31 agosto, 7VJC Academy (Ferrara, Via Porta Catena 26) ospita un esclusivo workshop di Music Producer con Lorenzo Sebastiani, produttore e arrangiatore con oltre 20 anni di esperienza.

Rivolto ad aspiranti produttori e a chi desidera migliorare le proprie competenze, il workshop offrirà un’immersione nelle tecniche di produzione, arrangiamento e mixaggio con l’esperienza...

11TH EDITION 7VJC CONTEST SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED!

Breaking News

February 18, 2025

by valentina-marchesini

The names of the 7VJC Contest semifinalists have just been released! Now, the web community has the chance to vote for their favorite performance! It will be very hard because the artists have done a very good work.
The most voted artist in each category will advance directly to the finals.

OVER 30 CATEGORY
Aleksandra Kutrzepa – Atacama...

PETER BERNSTEIN IN ESCLUSIVA PER 7VJC CON WORKSHOP E CONCERTO!

Breaking News

January 31, 2025

by valentina-marchesini

In esclusiva per l’Italia, abbiamo il piacere di annunciare un workshop di tre giorni, dall’11 al 13 settembre, del grande Peter Bernstein, nella nuova sede del 7VJC a Ferrara! Il workshop prevede oltre alle lezioni giornaliere, un concerto finale in cui gli studenti avranno l’opportunità di salire sul palco e suonare con lui!

Aperto a tutti...

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 7VJC CONTEST ARE OFFICIALLY CLOSED

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January 7, 2025

by valentina-marchesini

Applications for the first phase of the 11th edition of the 7VJC music contest are officially closed.

The selection phase has begun and on 17 February it will be known who passed the selection, becoming semi-finalist. Many artists have brought very interesting and original songs, young people in particular.

An important update: contrary to the previous announcement,...

LIVE PERFORMANCES AT HOME

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December 9, 2024

by valentina-marchesini

A new special area on our website has been added!

You can now join and watch live performances by artist coming from all over the world! It is possible both watch live performances and rewatch old ones, so that you can appreciate the shows once more.

Sit comfortably on your sofa, have a drink or something and...

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The 10th edition 7VJC contest winner Mauro Sigura Live concert with the duo project "Migrantes"

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November 11, 2024

by Paul Smith

We are excited to announce the “Migrantes” live concert at Ferrara Jazz Club on Friday 15th November, at 9.00 PM (CET). The duo project formed by the two musicians Mauro Sigura and Andrea Manzoni will offer you a great live performance, where you will be able to appreciate sounds coming from a mix of heterogeneous...

Music Soup organ trio, UPBEAT MOOD

press

October 20, 2024

by Editorial_Staff

New Release

Music Soup organ trio new album UPBEAT MOOD, released by Summit/Chicken Coup Records.
“If you listen to portions of Grant's album alongside UPBEAT MOOD, the new album by Music Soup (the band co-lead by Dimopoulos) the similarities become clear. It is not the case of one album copying repertoire or the instrumentation of the other;...

Opening windows into the jazz scene in the Dominican Republic - Jazz en Dominicana ... turns 18

press

October 3, 2024

by Editorial_Staff

On October 23, 2006, the project Jazz en Dominicana was born. It was originally a blog whose intention was to inform about the Jazz that was presented in the Dominican Republic (by local and international musicians), as well as about what dominican jazz musicians were doing in other beaches. Before completing its first year (September...

We started with a dream and developed following your dreams.

This is not just a place to share your passion for jazz. It’s a place to nourish it.

ABOUT
7 VIRTUAL
JAZZ CLUB

7 Virtual Jazz Club is an association founded in 2016 by Valerio Pappi and Giorgia Stefania Gabetto, dedicated to the support of jazz music in all its forms. Our goal is to promote top quality jazz performances, offer educational opportunities to up and coming musicians, develop a network of jazz professionals and discover new talents through a virtual platform.

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REVIEWS OF
OUR CLUB

«It was a great honor to be chosen as the winner of the 7 Virtual Jazz Club Award a few years back, from all the incredible musicians applying from all around the world. It’s a wonderful organization that does something so needed in the world which is to support artists, and our precious art form. Winning the award gave me some financial headroom that I needed in order to focus on my art and I am very grateful for that!»

Gilad Hekselman
(USA) – musician – one of the leading voices in jazz guitar worldwide

«A vibrant project, reflecting the reality of jazz in our time»

Mirian Arbalejo(Spain) – DownBeat Critics Poll – jazz critic and author member of the Jazz Journalists Association (JJA), the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (GRAMMY)

«The videos submitted to the 7 Virtual Jazz Club’s contest demonstrate the global reach of jazz, and are helping to shape the future of the music in rich and unexpected ways»

Marcela Breton (Colombia) – jazz and literary critic. Editor of Hot and Cool : Jazz Short Stories and Rhythm and Revolt : Tales of the Antilles – member of the Jazz Journalists Association

“Jazz is constantly evolving. […] Today, there are young musicians doing many interesting and diverse things.”
(Kenny Barron)

«It’s great to see and hear people so devoted to being creative with music, working together to bring something beautiful, captivating, diverting, enriching to us who are listening»

Howard Mandel(USA) – President of the Jazz Journalists Association, author, educator, editor, webcaster, blogger, print journalist and board member of the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Two-time winner of ASCAP’s Deems Taylor Award for excellence in music journalism

«Every year it gets better and better. I am so darnt proud of the future of jazz around the world. And my eternal gratitude to 7 Virtual Jazz Club Contest for this great undertaking»

Fernando Rodriguez de Mondesert(Dominican Republic) – Founder and Director of Jazz en Dominicana – Member of the Jazz Journalists Association, journalist for Jazz Times Digital and various newspapers in the Dominican Republic.

«An enjoyable experience viewing, listening to such amazing talent, such diversity across the globe»

Jagadeesh Ramanujam Mudambi (India) – Director of the Bangalore School of Music, heading the Jazz & Contemporary music Dept. experienced guitarist performing with pop, rock, jazz and fusion ensembles.

«I have been impressed with the overall quality of the submissions, and I have seen lots of new names for the first time, including artists from countries I’ve never even looked at before. I would urge all musicians to consider submitting an entry.»

Peter Slavid (UK) – journalist and broadcaster Peter broadcasts The European Jazz Hour on a number of internet and local radio stations and also writes for London Jazz News

“The contest showcases the current and next generation of jazz around the world, and I am thankful to be part of cultivating that”
(John Lumpkin II)