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