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The 11th International Competition of Jazz Soloists, organized by the Academy of Music of the Fondation Prince Rainier III, in collaboration with the Monte Carlo Jazz Festival and Monaco Jazz Chorus. The 3 finalists are Alexandra Grimal from France (saxophone), Bolla Gabor from Hungary (saxophone), and Simon Wyrsch from Switzerland (clarinet). Playing for prizes of 1500 euros, 1000 euros, and 700 euros, the winner will be invited back to give a concert during the 2010 Monte Carlo Jazz Festival.

After the competition, jazz rock fusion by 3+.

British jazz singer Jilly Jackson with a repertory of jazz and pop standards. Accompanied by the trio Claude Tedesco (piano and vocals), Alain Ruard (drums) and Marc Peillon (bass). Support jazz fusion group with Remy Rigoni (drums), Marc Record (electric bass), Lucio Bergamasco (piano), Thierry Ghomri (guitar) and Olivier Allio (sax). Ttickets 15 euros (10 euros for members) from FNAC and Carrefour.

An evening of jazz with Jilly Jackson,
Organised by the British Association of Monaco.
55 € for BAM members, 65 € for non-members.
Price includes dinner in the upstairs area.

Stefano di Battista is an Italian jazz saxophonist. Doors open at 19.00, price 30 euros including drink.

Doors open at 19.00, price 30 euros with drink. Jazz guitarist Larry Carlton with special guest, blues guitarist Robben Ford.

Italian jazz band Five Brothers, with five saxophones, drums, guitar and bass.

Richard Galliano is a jazz accordionist and composer, born in Cannes.
Price: 40 euros.