The Toronto Arts Foundation has announced the 2025 finalists for their Breakthrough Jazz Artist award as part of their 2025 Arts Awards Season. This year’s finalists are Robert Lee (Upright Bassist), Anh Phung (Flutist) and Roshane Wright (Percussionist).
The award is presented to an outstanding jazz artist based in Toronto with two to seven years experience in the field as solo artist and/or artists who have supported other artists in the field. The winner receives a $10,000 cash prize plus $2,000 for finalists.
The Toronto Arts Foundation is Toronto’s charity for the arts with a focus on bringing the arts to communities across the city through programs, initiatives, awards and grants. The winner for the 2025 Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award will be announced on June 24.
To learn more, visit torontoartsfoundation.org.