Although the contest headquarters is located in New York , the contest itself occurs online .
In May 2014 , the first online - based , year - round jazz competition made its Gala Concert debut at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center , in New York City .
Although the contest headquarters is located in New York City   , the contest itself occurs online .
In May 2014 , the first online - based , year - round jazz competition made its Gala Concert debut at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center , in New York City .