Jazz SA is pleased to announce that this year’s Mike Stewart Memorial Award has been won by Max Grynchuk. The award of $10,000 was presented in association with the Helpmann Academy at the Night of Jazz with Paul Grabowsky at the Hilton Hotel on Friday, 6 September. 

Max was selected from a high calibre field and has high ambitions to develop his career in big bands by recording an album in Adelaide for international release in 2020. 

On behalf of everyone at Jazz SA, congratulations Max, great work. We are really looking forward to following Max’s music as it evolves over the years ahead.