Queensland Conservatorium jazz vocalists Adelina Martinez and Merinda Dias-Jayasinha are among six singers in Australia shortlisted for the prestigious Generations in Jazz vocal scholarship.
The scholarship is part of the annual Generations in Jazz Festival, founded by Australian jazz legend James Morrison in 1982.
Previous winners of the vocal scholarship have included a number of Queensland Conservatorium alumni, including Megan Washington, Elly Hoyt and Kayleigh Pincott.
Adelina said making it into the finals alongside her friend Merinda was “one of the best days of my life”.
“It’s so exciting – I had to convince myself it wasn’t a dream!” she said.
“Getting into the finals is a big personal win and validation that I’m headed in the right direction.”
“Merinda and I started in the same year and she is one of my best friends.
“Neither of us are focused on the competition – jazz is so collaborative and it will be a great chance to immerse
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