Melissa Aldana Wins Thelonious Monk Competition For Saxophonists

At a ceremony and concert last night in Washington, D.C., the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz named Melissa Aldana, 24, the winner of its annual competition for young musicians. The highest-profile event of its kind, this year's competition was open to saxophonists.
Aldana, who plays tenor sax, is the first female instrumentalist to take first prize in the , held every year since 1987. She wins $25,000 in scholarship money and a recording contract with Concord Music Group. Fellow tenor player Tivon Pennicott, 27, won second prize and a $15,000 scholarship; alto saxophonist Godwin Louis, 28, finished third and took home $10,000 in scholarship funds. All three finalists are currently based in New York City.
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