Jazz (apple) Jazz (apple) Jazz is a trademarked brand of the 'Scifresh' cultivar of domesticated apple. 'Scifresh' is a cross between 'Royal Gala' and Braeburn. It was developed in New Zealand as part of a collaboration between apple marketer ENZA, orchardists, and the Plant & Food Research institute. The original cross was made in 1985 on trees at Goddard Lane, Havelock North, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. It launched commercially in April 2004. It is hard and crisp but juicy. The color is flushes of red and maroon over shades of green, yellow and orange. Growers produce Jazz apples under licence in New
Made in New York Jazz Competition year-round, and winners are determined by the accumulation of votes received from online voters, committee members, and competition judges. The Grand Prize for winning the contest includes $3,000 plus 10% of registration fees, round-trip ticket to the International Jazz Gala in New York as a performer (courtesy of Kawai Musical Instruments), various prizes from competition and gala sponsors, the opportunity to perform on stage with jazz legends, network with industry notables, and the chance to gain global exposure. The competition gained popularity quickly, gaining over 30,000 registered jazz musicians and fans representing 50 countries around the globe. In May 2016,