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Seth Abramson has been appointed as the inaugural Director of Jazz Awards at The Gilmore, where he will oversee the newly established Larry J. Bell Jazz Artist Awards for outstanding jazz pianists. A celebrated producer, presenter, and musician, Abramson brings decades of experience discovering and supporting major artists including Jon Batiste, Robert Glasper, Esperanza Spalding, and Jason Moran. He has produced Grammy-winning and nominated recordings and presented concerts for top-tier talent across prestigious venues and events. In his new role, Abramson will lead the nomination and selection process for two major jazz honors: the Larry J. Bell Jazz Artist Award, presented every four years with a $300,000 prize, and the Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Award, awarding $25,000 biennially to promising American pianists aged 22 and under. Funded by an $8 million endowment from Bell’s Brewery founder and Gilmore Board President Larry J. Bell, the first awards will be announced in 2026. Learn more at thegilmore.org.
