Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2020 nominees announced

Cherise Adams-Burnett, Nubya Garcia and SEED Ensemble are among those nominated for the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2020

Published 27th May 2020
Last updated 1st Oct 2020

The nominations have been announced for the 2020 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. The Awards, organised by the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group (APPJAG).

The nominees include Cherise Adams-Burnett for Vocalist of the Year, SEED Ensemble and Yazz Ahmed for Album of the year (both of whom are nominated for the Jazz FM Awards 2020), Nubya Garcia for Instrumentalist of the Year and the 606 Club for Venue of the Year.

Following the online public vote for the Awards, the shortlist was then voted upon by a selection panel, who represent a broad cross-section of backgrounds united in their passion and knowledge of jazz. The winners, chosen by judging members of the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group (APPJAG), will be announced on Tuesday 30th June 2020.

You can see the full list of nominees below:

Jazz Vocalist of the Year: Georgia Mancio / Cherise Adams-Burnett / Lianne Carroll Jazz

Instrumentalist of the Year: Sarah Tandy / Rob Luft / Liam Noble / Nubya Garcia

Jazz Album of the Year: Seed Ensemble ‘Driftglass’ / Yazz Ahmed ‘Polyhymnia’ ‘Finding Home’ - Kate Williams Four Plus Three meets Georgia Mancio

Jazz Ensemble of the Year: Byron Wallen’s ‘Four Corners’ / SEED Ensemble Dave,O’Higgins,Rob Luft Quartet / Nikki Iles Big Band

Jazz Newcomer of the Year: Luca Manning / Rosina Bullen / Alexandra Ridout / Bonsai

Jazz Venue of the Year: Colchester Arts Centre Jazz Club / PizzaExpress Jazz Club / 606 Club

Jazz Media Award: Jazzwise Magazine / Corey Mwamba “Freeness” / London Jazz News / Jazz Views

Jazz Education Award: UK Summer School / Jon Eno /Nick Smart

Services to Jazz Award: Steve Rubie / Blow The Fuse / Mike Westbrook

Scroll through to see which artists won at the Jazz FM Awards 2019:

International Jazz Act of the Year: Makaya McCraven


Soul Act of the Year: Poppy Ajudha


Instrumentalist of the Year: Jean Toussaint


Blues Act of the Year: Eric Bibb


Breakthrough Act of the Year: Cassie Kinoshi


Album of the Year: Sons of Kemet, 'Your Queen Is A Reptile'


The Digital Award: Louis Cole


The Innovation Award: Steam Down


UK Jazz Act of the Year: Nubya Garcia


Live Experience of the Year: Steam Down featuring Kamasi Washington


Vocalist of the Year: Cherise Adams Burnett


PRS For Music Gold Award: Jacob Collier


PPL Lifetime Achievement Award: Don Was and Blue Note Records


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