The nominees for the Scottish Jazz Awards were revealed today with the public vote opening at 12 noon today (Thursday 31st October), to determine the winners from Scotland’s vibrant jazz community, ahead of the awards ceremony.
The Scottish Jazz Awards, which will celebrate Scotland’s exceptional jazz talent, will be held on Thursday 28th November at The Savings Bank in Glasgow. With categories including Best Vocalist, Best Band, Best Album and many more, nominees and guests will join singer and actress, Suzanne Bonnar as she hosts a night which will celebrate the country’s thriving jazz scene.
A panel of industry specialists, including media, press, and promoters from across the UK, came together earlier in the year to curate the thoughtfully selected shortlist. Last year’s winners were also invited to participate in the selection process. The public now has the opportunity to vote for the acts they believe should be crowned winners.
From 12 noon today until 5pm on Thursday 14th November, the public will be able to vote for their favourite vocalist, band, instrumentalist, and more by visiting www.jazzfest.co.uk/awards and registering their votes.
Jill Rodger, Director of Glasgow Jazz Festival and Producer of the Scottish Jazz Awards, said: “The Scottish Jazz Awards are a calendar highlight for the Jazz community in Scotland, celebrating the abundance of talent in the scene. I’d like to congratulate all the deserving nominees and hand over to the public to discover and vote for their favourite artists in the coming weeks. I can’t wait to celebrate the best of Scottish jazz talent at the Awards on 28th November!”
Clare Hewitt, Music Officer at Creative Scotland said: “The Scottish Jazz Awards showcase the collective vitality of the country’s incredible jazz scene and the way it connects with audiences. This year’s nominations shortlist recognises the creativity and imagination of so many talented artists, all deserving of the spotlight as the public vote opens.”
Nominated for the 2024 Scottish Jazz Awards are:
Rising Star Award, sponsored by Musicians’ Union
Chun-Wei Kang
Laura Oghagbon
Roan Anderson
Simon Herberholz
Timmy Allan
Best Instrumentalist Award, sponsored by ESP Music Rentals
Ben Shankland
Fergus McCreadie
Helena Kay
Norman Willmore
Noushy
The Fionna Duncan Best Vocalist Award, sponsored by Whighams Jazz Club
Gaia Jeannot
kitti
Niki King
Rachel Lightbody
Seonaid Aitken
Best Band Award, sponsored by S.M. Lighting (Scotland) Ltd
Azamiah
Mama Terra
Matt Carmichael Quintet
Modern Vikings
Secret Path Trio
Best Album Award, sponsored by Rightsbridge & EmuBands
Atlantic Road Trip – ONE
corto.alto – Bad With Names
Dan Brown – Nomad
Fergus McCreadie – Stream
Modern Vikings – Tales from the Skald
A Critics’ Choice Award sponsored by Inhouse Event Productions will also be awarded at the ceremony.