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The ASCAP Foundation Announces 2026 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award Recipients

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We spoke with this phenomenal, award-winning jazz pianist and composer about what he's learned on his journey so far, and what he hopes to achieve with his music.

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ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award Recipient Jahari Stampley to Perform at DC Jazz Festival on August 30

The ASCAP Foundation continues its partnership in support of emerging jazz artists for a third year with the DC Jazz Festival.

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