Results for "Award / Grant"

Charlie Haden to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Bass Player Magazine

September 21, 2009

Jazz bass titan Charlie Haden will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from Bass Player magazine, along with legendary soul/funk bassist Rocco Prestia of Tower Of Power. The awards will be presented at Bass Player’s annual event, Bass Player Live, to take place in Los Angeles on Oct. 24th & 25th, at S.I.R. Studios and the Key ...

Emmys: The Envelope Please

September 21, 2009

2009 Emmy scorecard This year's honorees from the 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Nominees in major categories for the 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards: MUSIC COMPOSITITION FOR A SERIES (DRAMATIC SCORE) Robert Duncan, “Castle" Mark Snow, “Ghost Whisperer" Joe LoDuca, “Legend of the Seeker" (Winner) ...

The 7th Edition of the Victoires Du Jazz

September 21, 2009

By Jean-Marc Gelin The 7th edition of the Victoires du jazz, one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies on the French jazz scene, took place on the 1st of September at the Cite de la Musique in Paris, in the presence of Feredric Mitterand, the Minister for Culture. The Victoires du Jazz are awarded by a ...

The 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards: Scorecard

September 17, 2009

The 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards, was announced Thursday at the Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles. The award show will be held Nov. 5 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will air live on the Univision Network. The complete list of nominees for the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. Jazz

Gene Dobbs Bradford Wins Leadership Award from St. Louis Business Journal

September 16, 2009

Jazz St. Louis executive director Gene Dobbs Bradford has been named as one of this year's winners of a St. Louis Business Journal Inclusive Leadership Award. The awards recognize persons from minority ethnic backgrounds who are making a significant mark on the St. Louis community. Bradford is one of 25 individuals representing business, government, ...

Vocalist/Lyricist PJ Parker Nominated for Hollywood Music in Media Awards

September 15, 2009

Jazz vocalist PJ Parker has been nominated for the Hollywood Music In Media Awards in the Jazz category for her original song, “Love’s a Logistical Thing.” The song is one of three original compositions from Parker’s latest CD, “Dreams Are Meant For Two.” According to the event’s Web site, “The Hollywood Music in Media Awards recognizes ...

Swedish Trumpeter, Anders Bergcrantz Receiving French/Swedish Jazz Award Django D'Or!

September 11, 2009

Brian Kelly / Afterplay Wins 2nd Place in the Best Instrumental Jazz Category

September 11, 2009

Yale Hails Benny with Byron and Another Big Band Aficionado

September 5, 2009

The great clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman had a profound effect on American music in the 1930s and 40s.  One of the first performers to integrate his touring unit, Goodman also crossed over from the jazz world to classical music more than once in his long career. He also had a prickly personality, managing to alienate ...

2009 Blues Blast Music Awards Update

September 2, 2009

Buddy Guy's Legends 754 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 Telephone: 312.427.1190 Thursday, October 29, 2009, 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.) Tickets: $25 and are available online at http://www.thebluesblast.com/ Tickets are on sale for the 2009 Blues Blast Music Award Ceremony to be held at the ...