Massimo Urbani International Award

XXIX Edition — June 19-21, 2025

The 2025 edition of the Massimo Urbani International Award brought ten finalists from all over Italy to Camerino, in the Province of Macerata. The event, organized by the Musicamdo Jazz Association, spanned three days at Rocca Borgesca and in various city venues.

Jury and finalists

The jury was chaired by saxophonist Max Ionata, one of the most representative Italian jazz musicians. The ten finalists were accompanied by a trio composed of Emilio Marinelli on piano, Gabriele Pesaresi on double bass, and Massimo Manzi on drums.

Three days of jazz

The program alternated between the university preview, musical aperitifs, the final evenings, and late-night jam sessions, culminating in the awards ceremony and the closing concert, confirming Camerino as the summer capital of jazz in the Marche region.