After a record 8200 jazz fans voted in this year’s British Jazz Awards, we’re now able to reveal who were the winners and runners up in each of the 16 categories in the 33rd edition:
Trumpet
- Enrico Tomasso
- Ryan Quigley
- Bruce Adams
- Henry Lowther
- Quentin Collins
Trombone
- Mark Nightingale
- Ian Bateman
- Dennis Rollins
- Chris Dean
- Adrian Fry
Clarinet
- Julian Marc Stringle
- Alan Barnes
- Adrian Cox
- Pete Long
- Mark Crooks
Alto Sax
- Alan Barnes
- Soweto Kinch
- Derek Nash
- Paul Towndrow
- Alexander Bone
Tenor Sax
- Karen Sharp
- Robert Fowler
- Art Themen
- Leo Richardson
- Dean Masser
Guitar
- Jim Mullen
- Nigel Price
- Martin Taylor
- Dominic Ashworth
- Deirdre Cartwright
Piano
- David Newton
- Nikki Iles
- Leon Greening
- Fergus McCreadie
- Tom Kincaid
Double Bass
- Dave Green
- Alec Dankworth
- Alison Rayner
- Andrew Cleyndert
- Tom Farmer
Drums
- Steve Brown
- Clark Tracey
- Winston Clifford
- James Maddren
- Gaz Hughes
Vocals
- Sara Dowling
- Claire Martin
- Georgia Mancio
- Ian Shaw
- Chris Dean
Miscellaneous Instrument
- Courtney Pine (soprano sax)
- Jim Hart (vibes)
- Ross Stanley (organ)
- Theon Cross (tuba)
- Ben Holder (violin)
Rising Star
- Alex Clarke
- Xhosa Cole
- Luca Manning
- Harrison Dolphin
- Flo Moore
Small Group
- Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen
- Nigel Price Organ Trio
- Clark Tracey Quintet
- Ezra Collective
- Leo Richardson Quartet
Big Band
- Echoes of Ellington
- Gareth Lockrane Big Band
- Scottish National Jazz Orchestra
- NYJO
- Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Best New Album
- Woodville Records for Alan Barnes: Plus Eleven
- Stunt Records for Claire Martin and Jim Mullen: Bumpin’
- Diving Duck Recordings for Jim Mullen: Volunteers
- ACT Music for Gwylim Simcock: Near and Now
- Ubuntu Music for Leo Richardson Quartet: Move
Best Re-issue Album
- Rhythm & Blues Records for Soho Scene ’59-60
- ECM Records for John Surman: The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon
- Acrobat Music for The Nat Gonella Collection 1930-62
- Decca Records for Tubby Hayes: Grits, Beans & Greens
- Discus Music for Keith Tippett: The Unlonely Raindancer
In addition to the four musicians, bands or albums shortlisted by our nomination panel ahead of the public vote, we’re pleased to include those receiving the most “write in” votes in their respective categories among the runners up.
A massive thanks to our nomination panel, all those who voted and helped spread the word, and most of all the musicians and labels for continuing to keep jazz alive and well and allowing us to enjoy this great music.
Source: www.bigbearmusic.com